Job post summary

Date posted: December 2, 2025

Pay: Up to $17.00 per hour

Job description:

Manual Bar Feeder Operator – Metal Coating Department (2nd Shift, Contract-to-Hire)

Pay: $17.00 per hour
Shift: 2nd Shift | 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Schedule: Monday–Friday
Location: Madison Heights, MI
Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire

Job Overview

Our client is seeking a dependable and hardworking Manual Bar Feeder Operator to support their metal coating and finishing operations on 2nd shift. This hands-on role involves manually feeding, staging, and handling metal bars and components that move through coating processes such as cleaning, prepping, dipping, and finishing.

This is a manual operation role—no CNC experience required. Perfect for individuals who enjoy physical, fast-paced work and want long-term growth in a metal manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manually load, feed, and position metal bars and components onto racks, carriers, and coating lines.
• Handle raw metal bar stock and keep materials flowing consistently into the coating process.
• Stage and organize bars and finished parts based on size, weight, and production schedule.
• Unload coated parts and inspect them for finish quality, defects, and coating coverage.
• Assist with prepping parts prior to coating (cleaning, wiping, masking, light sanding if needed).
• Move materials and racks using manual handling, pallet jacks, or carts.
• Pull, tug, maneuver, and lift long or heavy metal bars throughout the shift.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area in accordance with company safety guidelines.
• Communicate effectively with team leads and supervisors regarding material flow and production needs.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to bend, twist, reach, pull, tug, and lift up to 50 lbs repeatedly.
• Comfortable standing and walking for the entire 8-hour shift.
• Capable of manually handling long, awkward, or heavy metal bars safely.
• Comfortable working in a warm, fast-paced metal finishing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in metal coating, metal finishing, material handling, or general manufacturing preferred but not required.
• Strong attendance, reliability, and willingness to learn.
• Ability to follow instructions and maintain safety standards at all times.
• Good attention to detail when inspecting coated surfaces.
• Mechanical aptitude helpful but not required.

Why This Role Is a Great Fit

This position is ideal for individuals seeking a hands-on manufacturing job with training, stability, and long-term advancement in a metal coating environment.

Work Location: In person

Job post summary

Date posted: December 2, 2025

Pay: Up to $17.00 per hour

Job description:

Manual Bar Feeder Operator – Metal Coating Department (2nd Shift, Contract-to-Hire)

Pay: $17.00 per hour
Shift: 2nd Shift | 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Schedule: Monday–Friday
Location: Madison Heights, MI
Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire

Job Overview

Our client is seeking a dependable and hardworking Manual Bar Feeder Operator to support their metal coating and finishing operations on 2nd shift. This hands-on role involves manually feeding, staging, and handling metal bars and components that move through coating processes such as cleaning, prepping, dipping, and finishing.

This is a manual operation role—no CNC experience required. Perfect for individuals who enjoy physical, fast-paced work and want long-term growth in a metal manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manually load, feed, and position metal bars and components onto racks, carriers, and coating lines.
• Handle raw metal bar stock and keep materials flowing consistently into the coating process.
• Stage and organize bars and finished parts based on size, weight, and production schedule.
• Unload coated parts and inspect them for finish quality, defects, and coating coverage.
• Assist with prepping parts prior to coating (cleaning, wiping, masking, light sanding if needed).
• Move materials and racks using manual handling, pallet jacks, or carts.
• Pull, tug, maneuver, and lift long or heavy metal bars throughout the shift.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area in accordance with company safety guidelines.
• Communicate effectively with team leads and supervisors regarding material flow and production needs.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to bend, twist, reach, pull, tug, and lift up to 50 lbs repeatedly.
• Comfortable standing and walking for the entire 8-hour shift.
• Capable of manually handling long, awkward, or heavy metal bars safely.
• Comfortable working in a warm, fast-paced metal finishing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in metal coating, metal finishing, material handling, or general manufacturing preferred but not required.
• Strong attendance, reliability, and willingness to learn.
• Ability to follow instructions and maintain safety standards at all times.
• Good attention to detail when inspecting coated surfaces.
• Mechanical aptitude helpful but not required.

Why This Role Is a Great Fit

This position is ideal for individuals seeking a hands-on manufacturing job with training, stability, and long-term advancement in a metal coating environment.

Work Location: In person