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MacLean-Fogg is hiring a Machine Set-Up Operator Trainee - 3rd Shift (ICOP Set-Up Operator Trainee) at our Farmington Hills, Michigan manufacturing facility. In this entry-level role, you will operate assigned mechanical equipment, inspect and measure parts, complete SPC checks, and support safe, quality-focused production. You will work under direct supervision while building practical knowledge of manufacturing processes.

• Location: Farmington Hills, MI

• Work Arrangement: On-site

• Schedule: 3rd Shift, Monday-Friday, 11:00 PM-7:00 AM

• Pay: $19.00/hour

• Other Compensation: $1.25/hour 3rd-shift premium

• Employment Type: Full-time / Hourly

• Overtime: Occasional overtime may be required.

• Operate assigned mechanical equipment in accordance with work instructions and established procedures.

• Gauge, visually inspect, and measure parts and perform SPC checks to verify quality requirements.

• Monitor production output and ensure items produced meet established quality control requirements.

• Follow established procedures for inspections, quality issues, and machine downtime, escalating more complex issues to higher-level staff.

• Complete required production and quality documentation fully and accurately.

• Maintain an organized work area in accordance with 5S standards.

• Follow all safety, environmental, and quality policies and procedures.

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• 0-2 years of experience.

• Ability to interpret work instructions.

• Ability to follow written and verbal directions.

• Basic verbal and written communication skills.

• Basic mathematical skills.

• Ability to address basic issues and escalate more complex problems when needed.

• Flexibility to train on 1st or 3rd shift.

This role is performed in a manufacturing environment and involves working with mechanical production equipment, gauges, measurement tools, and manufactured parts. Employees in this role are expected to follow applicable safety, environmental, quality, and 5S practices while working in the production area.

The physical requirements described above represent those needed to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Eligible employees across MacLean-Fogg and its affiliated companies have access to a comprehensive benefits program designed to support health, financial well-being, time away, and development. This position is eligible for benefits that include:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage

• 401(k) with company match and potential profit sharing

• Paid time off and paid holidays

• Health Savings Account contributions for eligible plans

• Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability coverage

• Paid parental leave

• Employee Assistance Program and mental health resources

• Virtual healthcare resources

• Tuition reimbursement and development opportunities

• Additional wellness, financial, and employee programs

Benefits are subject to applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements.

Explore our full benefits and interactive resources: https://explore.benefits.macleanfogg.app

After a conditional offer, this position requires a pre-employment drug screen. Testing and employment decisions are administered consistent with applicable law.

MacLean-Fogg is a fourth-generation, family-owned American manufacturing company headquartered in Mundelein, Illinois. Founded in 1925, we design and manufacture engineered components and solutions for automotive and industrial markets.

Our portfolio includes MacLean-Fogg Component Solutions, OMCO, Mallard Manufacturing, and Threadstrong. Across our companies, we share a commitment to Integrity, People, Customers, and Stewardship while investing in our people, manufacturing capabilities, customers, and communities.

MacLean-Fogg and its affiliated companies are equal opportunity employers. We provide equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply, complete an assessment, or participate in the hiring process, contact careers@macleanfogg.com.

At MacLean-Fogg, you’ll be part of a global manufacturing leader with a 100-year legacy of innovation and excellence. We partner with some of the world’s most iconic brands to create high-quality fasteners, components, and engineered solutions for industries that shape the future. With the recent addition of Mallard Manufacturing, we’ve expanded into industry-leading gravity flow solutions for material handling. Here, your ideas and skills will make an impact—driving cutting-edge solutions, advancing sustainability, and helping build a better tomorrow. Join a collaborative team where your contributions matter and your career can thrive.