We are looking for a Receptionist for our Plymouth, MI facility. In this role you will serve as the first point of contact for visitors, customers, vendors, and employees at the facility. You will be responsible for managing front office operations, handling incoming/outgoing site communications, providing updates on scheduled events/visits and providing general administrative support for the smooth & efficient operation of the front office area & facility.

We offer:

Aside from a dynamic global culture and leading market position, we are proud to offer our employees development opportunities, competitive salary and a robust benefit program ALL available on first day of employment!

The perks and benefits of working at Oerlikon include the following:

• Comprehensive medical and prescription drug plan with low premiums, company sponsored HSA contributions and without cumbersome waiting periods to keep you going strong.  
• Excellent Dental and Vision coverage.
• Employee Assistance, Financial and Wellness programs to help improve all aspects of your life journey. 
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with significant company match and financial planning and education options to help you achieve your retirement goals 
• Tuition reimbursement and internal education resources to satisfy your love of learning so you can continue to grow with us!
• Generous paid time off to support your physical and mental wellbeing.
• 12 paid company holidays to occasionally extend your weekends or time off. 
• 100% company paid life insurance and disability insurance
• Employee Referral Bonus program because why not to bring your friends to work everyday!

Your Responsibilities:

• Welcoming and assisting guest, visitors, employees and/or staff in a friendly, courteous and professional manner
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative relationships with office staff and leadership through frequent touchpoint meetings to better support the smooth execution of operational efforts
• Exercising oversite and ownership of the shared common areas (cafeteria, kitchenette area, conference rooms, prayer room, etc.) and partnering with facility management and/or custodian services in ensuring that these areas are maintained in a clean, organized and appropriate fashion for staff, guests, and visitors
• Actively maintaining inventory control/management and replenishment setpoints of consumable kitchenette items and office supplies
• Assisting staff with scheduling meetings, room reservations and the maintenance of site calendars
• Receiving and responding to phone calls, emails and/or general inquiries to the site in a prompt & professional manner
• Receiving, sorting and forwarding physical mail to recipients
• Managing guest/visitor sign-in procedures and the issuing of badges as required
• Providing administrative support to include filing, shared drive archiving, creating/maintaining excel spreadsheets, monitoring/reporting credit card purchases, and providing other miscellaneous efforts as needed/required
• Supporting HR and management with clerical tasks as needed
• Strict adherence to company safety, security, and confidentiality policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned

Your Profile:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Previous receptionist, administrative, or customer service experience preferred
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
• Professional appearance and friendly, cooperative and helpful demeanor
• Basic computer proficiency including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Ability to work independently, multitask and prioritize responsibilities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational and customer service skills
• Strong sense of ownership, accountability and drive for results

Why Oerlikon:

Team Spirit is one of our core values. Collaborating across borders, languages and cultures is key to us delivering results. Supporting our peoples growth and development is a top priority. We believe in the creative power of a team that draws strength from welcoming a broad expanse of knowledge, experience and perspectives.

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Are you curious? Then release your passion to succeed and APPLY to discover how you can help us build a better world and realize how you can make a personal difference by joining our global team! Our commitment is your success!

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About us

Oerlikon is a global leader in surface technologies and advanced materials. With a unique portfolio spanning surface engineering, high‑performance materials, coating equipment and components, we make products better by enhancing performance, efficiency and sustainability. Oerlikon serves a wide range of industries, including aerospace, automotive, energy, medical, luxury, semiconductors and tooling. Head‑quartered in Pfäffikon, Switzerland, Oerlikon operates in 38 countries with approximately 9,500 employees, achieving sales of CHF 1.6 billion in 2024.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Oerlikon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you’d like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here: Know Your Rights.

If you are unable to complete an application or respond to a job opening because of a disability, please contact us at Americas.hr@oerlikon.com or recruiter.us@oerlikon.com. This contact information is for accessibility requests only and is not intended for inquiries about the status of applications or for third-party vendor/agency requests.

Oerlikon will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Agencies

Oerlikon only accepts agency resumes for positions that have been explicitly approved by HR for third-party support. We work exclusively with our approved vendors who have agreed to Oerlikon’s terms and conditions and have an executed contract in place. Any resumes or profiles submitted to Oerlikon employees for roles not approved and requested by HR will be considered unsolicited, and Oerlikon will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

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