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GNS North America

GNS North America

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Production Operator-1st shift

Canton Township, MI
Full-time
Posted 12/2/2025
Verified Source
Key Skills:
Welding (MiG)
Forklift Operation
Team Leadership
Bilingual Communication
Customer Service
Translating English/Spanish

Compensation

Salary Range

$33K - 34K a year

Responsibilities

Operate stamping, welding, or laser equipment in automotive manufacturing, ensuring quality and safety while following production schedules and inspecting parts.

Requirements

3 years experience in automotive manufacturing, press, weld, and machine operation, ability to work day shift, and strong work ethic with attention to detail.

Full Description

Who We Are and What We Do GNS America was established in 2009. Our core business is in conventional stamping, hot stamping, welding, and assembly. Our tool and die capability offer simulation and full design and build activities. Hot and Conventional Stamping GNS offers a complete range of stamping equipment. Our stamping facilities can cater to any required automotive and industrial stamping requirements. In our automotive operations, we have a full range of stamping capabilities in the 100 ton to 800 ton range, in multiple locations. Our stamping capabilities span a variety of metals. Laser Cutting GNS is a recognized leader in the use of laser technologies, GNS utilizes multi-axis laser cutting technology. Our multi-axis lasers are used for both prototyping and our large volume production for the automotive industry. In addition to cutting flat metal, GNS provides trimming and hole piercing services for three-dimensional parts. Our lasers have the versatility to cut a variety of metals with varying thickness and degrees of complexity. Welding At GNS, we use spot welding in the welding of Ultra High Strength Steel and Press Hardening parts. Our welding and assembly cells are highly automated. We use automated robots to perform several of the most complex and precise operations inside the welding cells to achieve maximum cost reduction and ensure we produce the highest quality products for our customers. Shift Schedule: 1st Shift Monday-Friday, 6:10am-2:30pm. With overtime based on business needs. Starting pay is $19.78/hour. 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.**** 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. Essential Responsibilities: Hot Stamp Operator • 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. Welding Operator • 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. Laser Operator • Under supervision you must be able to run a Laser cell per required job target. • A Laser Entry Level to Level One operator will be able to execute all production and quality procedures. Must be able to inspect part in Gauge, understand the customer packing requirements. You must be able to fill out tags properly. • A Laser operator should always maintain a clean working environment. 5S the cell. There should not be hand prints on guarding, all garbage must be picked up. True Control 1000 screen will be clean. Robot panels should not have any debris on top of cabinet. • Safety First: When an operator sees a potential hazard he needs to bring these items to the production supervisor. Lockout/ Tagout. • Laser Operators must be able to run target numbers with minimum issues. We offer the following employee benefits: • Paid Weekly • Direct Deposit • $1,000 sign on bonus • Attendance Bonus • Shoe Reimbursement • Tuition Reimbursement • $500 Referral Bonus • 10 Paid Holidays GNS North America is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $15.90 - $16.50 per hour Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Employee discount • Flexible spending account • Health insurance • Life insurance • Paid time off • Referral program • Tuition reimbursement • Vision insurance Experience: • Automotive Manufacturing: 3 years (Required) • Press Operator: 3 years (Required) • Weld Operator: 3 years (Required) • Machine Operator: 3 years (Required) Shift availability: • Day Shift (Required) Work Location: In person

This job posting was last updated on 12/8/2025

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