Job Description
Thai Summit America Corporation, a member of the global Thai Summit Group, is a Tier-1 automotive supplier and one of Livingston County’s largest employers. From our Howell, Michigan facility, we stamp, weld, and assemble steel and aluminum body and structural components for leading automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), supported by in-house tool and die expertise and a strong commitment to quality, safety, and teamwork. As we continue to grow, we are investing in our people and building long-term careers.
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Location: 1480 McPherson Park Dr, Howell, MI 48843
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Pay: Starting at $20.00 per hour, plus shift premiums. Pay increases with experience level.
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Why Work at Thai Summit America
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- Full-time employment
- Opportunities for overtime pay
- Shift premiums
- On-the-job training, including welding
- Long-term career stability with a growing automotive supplier
- Opportunities for career growth and advancement, including Team Leader and skilled roles
- Cross-training and ongoing skill development
- Comprehensive benefits package after probationary period
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Now hiring for the following shifts:
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- 1st Shift: Monday–Friday, 6:00am–2:30pm
- 2nd Shift: Monday–Friday, 2:00pm–10:30pm
- 3rd Shift: Sunday–Thursday, 10:00pm–6:30am
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Job Summary
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Press Operators practice safe operation and basic troubleshooting of large-tonnage Transfer or Tandem Press Equipment and related line automation, using established processes and TPM objectives while working together in a team environment. Duties include racking of parts produced, quality control, housekeeping, and metal rework of parts. Some areas may require forklift driving. Accomplish any and all work assignments as directed by management.
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Key Responsibilities
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- Perform machine operations, including tandem/transfer press, transfer system, feeders, destackers, lubrication, and auxiliary equipment.
- Correct and troubleshoot machine faults; escalate problems as needed.
- Participate in improvement activities using 5S/TPM processes.
- Know and adhere to safety procedures, including LOTO, guarding, light curtains, interlocks, die access, cranes, forklifts, and PPE.
- Follow departmental process procedures, including control plans, setup documentation, and process parameters.
- Maintain quality standards and escalate/assist in concern resolution.
- Maintain production efficiencies.
- Maintain housekeeping requirements to ensure a safe work environment.
- Inspect parts produced per process to ensure they meet our high standards.
- Initiate and complete inside die changeovers.
- Build, troubleshoot, and adjust automation tooling.
- Rack parts per specifications, including correct containers, labeling, and stacking.
- Load and unload sheet metal blanks and coil.
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Requirements
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- High School Diploma or GED.
- Ability to read work instructions, setup sheets, control plans, schedules, labels, and basic technical documents.
- Basic math, computer, mechanical, and dimensional-measurement skills.
- Ability to recognize unsafe conditions and part or process abnormalities.
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Preferred Qualifications
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- One year of manufacturing experience.
- General knowledge of quality systems.
- Ability to identify sheet metal/aluminum defects.
- Basic knowledge of using an ERP system.
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Physical Requirements
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This position requires the ability to perform work while sitting, standing, and/or walking for extended periods of time (8 hours or more), frequent lifting of up to 50 lbs., and occasional lifting, climbing, carrying, pulling, gripping, grasping, twisting, bending, stooping and reaching throughout the workday. Good hand and eye coordination, the ability to use a phone and computer keyboard, and the ability to work in a manufacturing environment are required.
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Ready to build your career with Thai Summit America? Apply today.