
The Cold Forming Operator Trainee operates assigned mechanical equipment in a manufacturing environment.
Position Type: Full time, Hourly Non-Exempt
Work Location: 23400 Haggerty Rd, Farmington Hills, MI 48335
Schedule: Multiple shifts available – 1st shift, Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM; 3rd shift, Monday – Friday, 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM
Pay: $22.00/hour
Other Compensation: $1.25/hour shift premium for 3rd shift
Run assigned mechanical equipment
Ensure that items produced pass quality control requirements
Perform moderately advanced troubleshooting of equipment and perform adjustments
Read and interpret blue prints if applicable
Use moderately advanced measuring instruments
Complete all necessary documents fully and accurately
Adhere to 5S standards (e.g., maintain cleanliness of work area, etc.)
Follow all Safety, Environmental and Quality policies and procedures
Perform other duties as assigned
Ability to interpret work instructions
Ability to follow written and verbal directions
Basic verbal and written communication skills
Basic mathematical skills
Education: High School Diploma
Experience: Minimum of 1 to 3 years of experience
Perform work under minimal supervision
Handle moderately complex issues and problems, and refer more complex issues to higher-level staff
Possess solid working knowledge of subject matter
MacLean-Fogg offers eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package that supports health, financial security, time away, and career development:
Medical insurancewith four Blue Cross Blue Shield plan options and 100% coverage for eligible preventive care
401(k) retirement planwith a company match of up to 3.5%, full vesting after two years, and discretionary profit sharing
Paid time off and paid holidaysto rest, recharge, and spend time with family
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA)with company contributions of up to $1,000 for individual coverage or $2,000 for family coverage
Company-paid life insurance
Short-term disability insurance
Long-term disability insuranceavailable through voluntary coverage
Paid parental leavefollowing an eligible birth, adoption, or placement
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)with mental health, legal, and financial support through Spring Health
Four free therapy sessions each yearfor employees and each eligible family member
Free 24/7 virtual healthcarethrough Teladoc
Tuition reimbursementfor eligible degrees and continuing education
Professional and leadership developmentthrough LinkedIn Learning and MacLean-Fogg development programs
Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Virtual physical therapythrough Hinge Health
On-demand access to earned wagesthrough PayActiv
Employee wellness and savings programs, including wellness incentives, equipment rebates, charitable donation matching, and a new-vehicle rebate program
Holiday appreciation giftsfor employees and their families
Benefits are subject to applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements.
MacLean-Fogg is a privately held, fourth-generation family-owned manufacturer with more than 100 years of history. We manufacture engineered components for automotive and industrial applications and operate facilities across the United States.
Our long-term ownership allows us to invest in our people, manufacturing capabilities, customers, and communities. We are committed to integrity, people, customer excellence, stewardship, continuous improvement, and building lasting relationships with our employees and customers.
MacLean-Fogg is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation during the hiring process may contact careers@macleanfogg.com

MacLean-Fogg is a fourth-generation, family-owned American manufacturing company headquartered in Mundelein, Illinois. Founded in 1925, the company designs and manufactures American-made engineered metal and plastic components and systems serving automotive, industrial equipment, material handling, renewable energy, construction, heavy equipment, and infrastructure markets.
With approximately 2,400 employees across U.S.-based manufacturing facilities, MacLean-Fogg works side-by-side with customers to turn requirements into manufacturable solutions through practical engineering, disciplined operations, and reliable delivery.
The company is led by President and CEO Duncan MacLean. His father and former CEO, Barry MacLean, serves as Chairman of the Board, continuing a century of family stewardship and reinvestment in American manufacturing.
MacLean-Fogg operates through a portfolio of specialized businesses. MacLean-Fogg Component Solutions provides engineered components through core process expertise including cold forming, cold extrusion, hot forging, warm forming, precision machining, automated assembly, and injection and insert molding, alongside fastener, plastic, and additive manufacturing solutions. Threadstrong serves the aftermarket and direct-to-consumer market with high-performance fasteners developed in partnership with MacLean-Fogg Component Solutions. OMCO expands structural and fabricated metal capability through Roll Forming Plus, OMCO Solar, and OMCO Fabrication. Mallard Manufacturing designs and produces engineered pallet flow and carton flow storage systems for manufacturing and distribution facilities.