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Operator 1st

Location: Detroit, MI

Type: Full-Time | On-Site


Why Dakkota

For over 24 years, Dakkota Integrated Systems has delivered excellence through precision-engineered, build-to-order vehicle components from cockpits to fascia assemblies. Our award-winning team combines advanced lean manufacturing, strong product development, and a highly efficient supply chain to meet customer demands with reliability and innovation.

If you're looking for a company that empowers you to grow while driving excellence, collaboration, and innovation to create real impact, we’d love to meet you.

What You’ll Do

  • Operate production tooling and equipment in a manner that achieves production and quality goals and standards.
  • Assist in maintaining Business Operating System integrity and alerting those situations that do not meet the quality system requirements to management.
  • Maintain integrity of tooling and equipment necessary to perform work.
  • Disposition and move suspect assemblies or components to Non-Conforming or assembly rework area.
  • Work in a manner that promotes teamwork among fellow workers.
  • Communicate effectively with direct supervision on all aspects of the job performance, including across all shifts.
  • Accurately complete all paperwork associated with the job assignment.
  • Document all activities as required.
  • Adhere to all company guidelines for Emergency Evacuation to ensure employee safety.
  • Any additional responsibility deemed necessary by management.

Who you are

  • High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
  • Good written and mathematical skills.
  • Good communication and team working skills.
  • Possesses color and/or appearance testing approval where applicable.
  • Familiar with quality specifications and documentation in an automotive environment a plus.

Health, Safety, Physical & Travel Requirements

  • 50 pounds lifting.
  • Able to tolerate standing for 8 hours or more.
  • Occasional lifting, climbing, carrying, pulling, griping, grasping and reaching 11-64% of work day.
  • Hand and eye coordination.

Life at Dakkota

Our success is rooted in meaningful relationships and a culture that feels like family. We champion compassion, respect, and work-life balance, while supporting each team member’s personal and professional growth. Through ongoing development, competitive pay, and a comprehensive benefits package, we empower our people to thrive both at work and in life.

Explore everything we have to offer at Dakkota Careers!

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