Entry Level Riveter Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Benefits:

• Employee discounts
• Paid time off

Job description

Founded in 1895, Kirlin Lighting is the longest-operating independent lighting fixture manufacturer in the United States. This is an entry level position, at our headquarters in Detroit, for a shop hand/press operator who is mechanically inclined, precision oriented and able to produce quality parts under deadlines. We are a rapidly growing company offering growth potential to associates who embody industriousness, conscientiousness, focus, a willingness to learn, very good attendance, a positive attitude, and the ability to enhance the performance of a team.
Duties to be assigned daily by Pressroom Leader. Duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Operating press
• Operating PEM press
• Operating drill press
• Operating band saw
• Operating press brake
• Operating shear
• Operating saw machines (CNC and miter)
• Sanding/deburring parts
• Assembly of frames, housings, misc. assemblies
• Using hand tools for general fabrication tasks
• Hand drill (drill or tap), jig saw, hand held punch, rivet gun, hand riveter, arbor press
• Adherence to 5S principles (keeping area clean and organized) in concert with completing tasks
• Logs job progression in ERP system
• Temporary assignment to assembly or packaging tasks during periods of high or low volume.

Preferred skillsets

• Able to read prints and drawings to facilitate the accurate manufacture of parts and assemblies
• Able to measure and mark with precision using calipers, tape measure, SAE/Metric scale, micrometer.
• Understands shop math

Other requirements

• Adheres to safety standards at all times
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform repetitive tasks
• Able to work overtime as needed.

 takes pride in craftsmanship and values every member of the shop floor.