Job Description

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.

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