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General Laborer

Advanced Tooling Systems
Grand Rapids, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 1/28/2026 CLOSED ON 2/16/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Laborer position at Advanced Tooling Systems?

Job title: Shop Help/General Laborer

Reports to: Foreman

Supervisory responsibilities: None

Summary/objective: Advanced Tooling Systems (ATS) is looking for Shop Helpers who are interested in general labor tasks in multiple areas of the company. You will assist with shop-related activities as needed to support the everyday functions of the shop. Ideal candidates will be dedicated with a good work ethic and willingness to learn.

We are willing to train and offer growth opportunities as you gain experience!

Essential Functions

  • Aide shop technicians that give direction and training to this position
  • Cleaning up workspaces and machines around the shop
  • Assisting with loading/unloading of shipments
  • Sweeping general floor area
  • Painting
  • Assisting maintenance with projects
  • Follow all safety rules and report unsafe work conditions to management
  • Keep work area clean

Required Competency, Education, And Experience

  • High School Graduate or Equivalent
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Ability to complete Company OSHA and Quality System Training

Work environment: Manufacturing environment. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand.
  • The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands grip or handle; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
  • The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
  • The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.

Position type and expected hours of work: Full time. Must be willing to work overtime and weekends as needed.

Travel: None.

Compensation/Benefits: ATS offers a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes competitive pay, dental insurance, vision insurance, health insurance, short term disability, long term disability, company paid life insurance, voluntary life insurance, 401(k) plan with match, education reimbursement, paid vacation and holidays, and flex spending.

Other duties: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

ATS an Equal Opportunity Employer. ATS does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.  All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

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