Roll‑Forming and Assembly Technician

Step into a day on our production floor

It’s 7:00 AM in Michigan City, IN. You gear up with your PPE, walk your area, and confirm safety, environmental, and quality checks. You help prep a roll-forming line, load raw materials, and coordinate with the Machine Operator to keep output steady. As products move, you catch, trim, wrap, band, and stack them with precision. You spot a minor issue, assist with basic troubleshooting, and keep production flowing. By shift end, you’ve completed QC checks, trained a new teammate on best practices, and wrapped up housekeeping so the next crew starts strong.

About the role

APEX Placement and Consulting has partnered with a growing manufacturer in Michigan City, IN to add a skilled technician to their team.

Schedule & pay

• Day shift: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
• Competitive pay: $17.00/hour (based on experience)

What you’ll do

• Follow all plant safety procedures and wear required PPE while supporting safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Assist with setup and operation at assigned workstations, including loading, catching, trimming, wrapping, banding, assembly, and roll-forming processes.
• Support Machine Operators by monitoring production output, flagging issues, and assisting with basic troubleshooting.
• Cross-train across multiple production areas and step in where needed to meet business and production demands.
• Use hand tools, power tools, and production equipment for fabrication and production tasks.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe area; complete end-of-shift housekeeping.
• Train and assist new employees on equipment operation, production procedures, safety practices, and quality expectations.
• Perform required Quality Control checks at each work center in line with QC standards, corrective actions, and customer feedback.
• Handle materials: load raw materials, catch and stack finished goods, and move materials manually or with mechanical equipment.

What you’ll bring

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Background in manufacturing, assembly, fabrication, or production preferred.
• Comfort with hand tools, power tools, and/or production machinery.
• Basic mechanical aptitude; familiarity with Lean Manufacturing is a plus.
• Ability to work around noise, machinery, moving equipment, vehicles, temperature changes, and outdoor conditions.
• Willingness to travel up to 5% as business needs arise.

Grow with us

At APEX, we welcome applicants from underrepresented groups and value diverse experiences. If you meet most of the qualifications and are ready to learn, we encourage you to apply and build your career with a team that will support your growth.