Manufacturing Technician – Material Handling; Day Shift

As a Manufacturing Technician, you’ll keep production moving throughout the facility by handling material, setting up and tearing down jobs, and supporting a variety of production tasks.

Referral program, 401(k), Health insurance, 401(k) matching, Paid time off, Vision insurance, Dental insurance, Life insurance

Full-time

Day shift, Monday to Friday

5225 33rd Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512

Manufacturing Technician – Material Handling (Day Shift)

Paragon D&E has been family owned and operated since 1942, and that family feel is still at the heart of how we work. We’ve been named one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For multiple years, thanks in large part to our welcoming, supportive culture. When you join Paragon, you’re joining a team that looks out for each other.

We serve a wide range of industries, including Aerospace, Nuclear, Heavy Truck, Automotive, Agriculture, Oil & Gas, and more. That broad industry exposure means the work changes from day to day. One day you might be moving raw blocks for an aerospace job, the next you’re supporting a customer tryout or assembling components for a heavy truck project. You’ll work with state-of-the-art machining and technology in a clean, organized shop while building real knowledge of advanced manufacturing processes.

As a Manufacturing Technician, you’ll keep production moving throughout the facility by handling material, setting up and tearing down jobs, and supporting a variety of production tasks.

Responsibilities include:

• Operating an overhead crane and hi-lo (lift truck with trailer) to move raw blocks and tooling throughout the facility
• Aligning, mounting, and securing material to machine tables under the direction of the machinist, and safely removing material after machining
• Performing basic assembly tasks, including assembly of lines and spotting press setup
• Cleaning and prepping jobs in the wash bay
• Supporting customer tryouts and the barrel assembly process
• Working with the tool and vertical crib teams to deliver supplies on time
• Assisting with shipping and receiving as needed
• Using the schedule board and your own experience to prioritize tasks
• Supporting housekeeping, preventative maintenance, 5S activities, and required checklists and documentation

• Hands-on hi-lo (forklift/lift truck) experience – required
• Overhead crane experience – required
• Valid driver’s license and ability to be certified on lift truck and crane
• Manufacturing experience and strong mechanical aptitude preferred
• Ability to frequently lift up to 50 lbs individually, or 80 lbs as a team lift
• A reliable, flexible, safety-minded team player who communicates well and is willing to help out wherever needed

We believe in promoting from within. Candidates who demonstrate leadership behaviors and/or bring leadership experience will have the opportunity to grow into a Lead Person role.

• $20–$23/hour depending on experience
• Free employee health insurance if participating in our onsite wellness program)
• Sign-on and referral bonuses
• Onsite nurse and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee gatherings and a fun, rewarding work environment
• A stable, family-owned company with a long history of success

Government contracts require all employees at Paragon D&E to be U.S. Citizens.