NOX METALS

Factory Shift Lead - Weekend 1st Shift at NOX METALS (Detroit, MI)

NOX METALS· Detroit, MI· $27–$36/hr·

Role details

Salary
$27–$36/hr
Work type
Onsite
Employment
Full-Time
Equity
Yes

Job description

Factory Shift Lead, Weekend 1st Shift | Nox Metals | Detroit, MI Nox Metals is a technology company in Detroit supplying metal. We use software and automation to supply metal to American factories faster than the industry thought possible. Shift hours: Friday - Sunday, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. You will:

  • Lead the weekend shift team, set the pace, own the outcome, execute a clean handoff
  • Take a clean handoff from the weekday team and leave the floor ready for Monday
  • Operate industrial saws, bandsaws, CNC equipment, and material handling systems
  • Load, measure, cut, and inspect aluminum plate, bar, and rounds to spec
  • Run forklifts and overhead cranes
  • Follow cut lists and production schedules with precision
  • Receive inbound material and verify against purchase orders
  • Package, label, and stage outbound shipments
  • Record cut data and job completions in our software systems, accurately, every time
  • Always ask questions, never guess when something is unclear
  • Look at every process and figure out how to make it better
  • Keep the floor clean, organized, and ready for the next job
  • Work safely every shift and hold your teammates to the same standard

You are:

  • Knowledgeable or experienced in a factory, metals service center, bandsaws, industrial saws, CNC equipment, or skilled trades
  • A natural leader, you set the standard for the shift and people follow because of how you work, not because of a title
  • Committed to safety, you follow every protocol, wear your PPE, and never cut corners that put people at risk
  • High attention to quality, every cut, every cert, every shipment
  • Always thinking about how to make processes better, you do not accept "this is how we have always done it"
  • Absolutely customer obsessed, delivery timelines matter because customers are counting on them
  • A team player with a good attitude, you make the shift better for everyone around you
  • Someone who takes ownership, if it is your shift, it is your responsibility
  • Precise under pressure and reliable, the weekend runs because you show up ready
  • Self-directed, you can run the floor with a smaller team and keep production moving
  • Comfortable with software, we track everything digitally and you will too
  • Organized and detail oriented
  • High agency, you handle big items alone and ask for help when needed
  • Low ego, you do the unglamorous work because it needs to get done
  • Able to lift up to 50 lbs and operate heavy equipment on your feet for a full shift
  • Happy to work weekends as your primary schedule
  • Not afraid to work outside normal hours when America demands it
  • Never says "that's not my job"

Nice to have:

  • Experience in metals, aluminum, or aerospace/defense supply chains
  • Forklift and/or overhead crane certification
  • Prior shift lead or supervisory experience in manufacturing
  • Comfortable using AI tools to work faster and smarter

This role is full time, in person in Detroit.

Why work at NOX METALS

  • Culture: Early-stage startup backed by Y Combinator; mission-driven to reindustrialize America; fast-paced environment where software and hardware meet.
  • Work environment: On-site in Detroit, MI (2703 23rd Street). Roles span software engineering (perception, full-stack), factory operations, shift leads, sales, and IT/SecOps.
  • Perks & highlights: Opportunity to work with advanced manufacturing technology (AI, robotics, automated cutting lines); competitive salaries ($80K–$150K for engineering roles); direct impact on the supply chain of American manufacturing.
  • Engineering culture: Emphasis on building automated factories that are “the product” – software engineers work alongside factory operators to optimize real-time production.

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