Production Operator-1st Shift

Who We Are

GNS North America | Established 2009

We deliver advanced metalworking solutions for automotive and industrial clients, specializing in stamping, welding, laser cutting, and assembly. Our in-house tool & die capabilities provide full design, simulation, and build services for complex projects.

• Hot and conventional stamping (100–800 tons)
• Automotive & industrial metals
• Multi-location facilities for high-volume production

• Multi-axis laser systems for prototyping & production
• Flat and 3D part cutting, trimming, and hole piercing
• Versatile with various metals and thicknesses

• Spot welding for Ultra High Strength Steel & press-hardened parts
• Highly automated robotic cells for precision and efficiency
• Focused on quality, speed, and cost reduction

1st Shift Monday-Friday, 6:10am-2:30pm. With overtime based on business needs.

At GNS North America in Canton our Production Operators are classified into 3 different work areas which include Hot Stamp Operator, Welding Operator, and Laser Operator. All 3 work areas will require applicants to have a strong work ethic, willingness to learn, and a high level of attention to detail.

All 3 work areas will require applicants to have a strong work ethic, willingness to learn, and a high level of attention to detail. It is important to note that due to the type of machinery we run, the temperatures in the plant will be high with high humidity as well.

• Employee attendance is subject to monitoring during the initial two-week and 30-day, 60-day periods and will be evaluated at both the 30-day and 90-day reviews to assess consistency and compliance with company standards.
• Must be able to successfully perform the essential functions of the Production Operator position, with or without reasonable accommodation, in accordance with company standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free workstation to ensure safety, efficiency, and compliance with company procedures.
• Maintain punctuality and exemplify the company’s core values through daily actions and interactions in the workplace.

• Assist in set-up and operate equipment to harden, anneal and heat-treat metal parts.
• Start the equipment, monitor their operations, and record operational data.
• Performs first piece inspection and identifies in Plex conformance/non-conformance.
• Follow production schedules to determine specifications, such as materials to be used, dimensions and tolerances, furnace temperatures and heat cycle requirements.
• Inspect completed parts to verify conformance to specifications, using micrometers, gauges, calipers, etc.
• Observe flow and unload/stock parts into containers.
• Clean and lubricate machines.
• Correctly identifies and handles non-conforming products.
• Correctly handles and identifies scrap using Plex during and after production shift.
• Correctly handles an identifies finished products using Plex.

• Perform welding operations following general instructions and according to established shop practices.
• Feed work piece into welding machine to join or bond components.
• Observe and listen to welding machine and its gauges to ensure welding process meets specifications.
• Turn and press controls, such as cranks, knobs, and buttons to adjust and activate welding process.
• Lay out, fits, or tack work pieces together, using hand tools.
• Stops and opens holding device on welding machine, using hand tools.
• Examine metal product or assemblies to ensure specifications are met.
• Positions and adjusts fixtures, attachments, or work pieces on machine, using hand tools.
• Correctly handles scrap during and after production.

• Under supervision you must be able to run a Laser cell per required job target.
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