FALK Panel USA

Production Machine Operator - Metal Manufacturing (2nd Shift)

Location: Walker, MI 

Operate the Line That Builds What's Next

FALK Panel USA manufactures insulated metal panels used in modern construction projects throughout North America. Our products support the development of durable, energy-efficient, and visually appealing commercial and industrial buildings.

Our highly automated production line is technical and project-driven, which means every order has unique requirements and every operator contributes directly to the quality of the finished product.

FALK Panel USA is seeking a Production Machine Operator to join our second-shift manufacturing team. This hands-on role supports several areas of a continuous automated production line, including material handling, loading steel coils, monitoring machinery, inspecting panel quality, packaging completed products, and helping ensure every order is manufactured correctly.

The position includes materials-handling responsibilities, so previous forklift experience is preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, or support equipment along a continuous production line
• Review and understand project specifications, production instructions, colors, coatings, and material requirements
• Handle and stage production materials as needed
• Load or assist with loading steel coils and other materials using forklifts, overhead cranes, or related equipment, where applicable
• Monitor automated machinery, control screens, pressures, temperatures, and overall production flow
• Inspect finished panels for dents, scratches, defects, and other quality concerns
• Package completed panel bundles with the required materials, labels, and documentation
• Communicate clearly with team members using radios and established production procedures
• Follow all workplace safety requirements
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area

Qualifications

• Previous experience in manufacturing, machine operation, production, warehousing, materials handling, or another industrial environment is preferred
• Forklift experience is preferred
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Critical-thinking skills and the ability to understand project-specific production information
• Comfortable working with and around automated manufacturing equipment
• Basic computer or machine-interface experience is helpful
• Dependable attendance and strong teamwork skills
• Willing and able to work second shift, Monday through Thursday

Pay and Benefits

• Full-time, W-2 employment
• Starting base pay of $20 per hour
• Additional $2 per hour second-shift premium
• Monthly performance bonus opportunity of up to 12% of base earnings, based on company and/or individual KPI achievement
• 401(k) plan with a 4% company match
• 100% company-paid medical insurance premiums for employees, spouses, and dependents
• Company-paid dental and vision insurance premiums for employees, spouses, and dependents
• Benefits begin on the first day of the month following the employee's hire date
• 11 paid holidays
• 40 hours of PTO after 90 days
• An additional 40 hours of PTO after six months
• An additional 40 hours of PTO after two years
• PTO renews annually on January 1, with up to 40 hours eligible for carryover
• $500 gym reimbursement
• Monthly catered lunches
• Company events, including family-friendly summer and winter events, pickleball, and golf outings

Schedule: Monday through Thursday, 2:00 PM-12:30 AM

Why Join FALK Panel USA?

FALK Panel USA is a rapidly growing manufacturer that offers the technology, benefits, and career opportunities of a larger organization while maintaining a close-knit team environment.

You will work on a modern production line where careful attention, sound judgment, and the ability to anticipate production needs make a meaningful difference. With strong company-paid benefits, monthly bonus opportunities, and a workplace that values employees and their families, FALK Panel USA is a place where you can build a stable and rewarding career.

FALK Panel USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace.