Westfall Technik is a global holding company which provides innovative plastics manufacturing solutions to the healthcare, consumer package goods and light industrial vertical markets. The site locations, operating within the?Westfall Technik enterprise, are internationally aligned with unmatched global reach in the industry. Our proprietary Stacked Integration Model ™ enables us to operate leveraging a high degree of specialization, extensive capacities in end-to-end design, production and assembly, and first-class references in high-end manufacturing.

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Competitive advantages such as vertical integration, speed-to-market and advanced manufacturing systems allow us to streamline our processes and be a complete solution provider positively impacting our customers’ business. We are powered by experienced people with diversified capabilities and specialties.?We pride ourselves in developing customized solutions with precision and care. So, while there is complexity to what we do; we simplify the process to deliver a customer experience that is enjoyable and easy; providing a single point of accountability.

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This simple phrase captures what Westfall Technik is all about.?The statement embodies the company’s commitment to total support, complete manufacturing capabilities and its bold approach.?It is our internal rallying cry. It is our philosophy.?Nothing half-hearted.

Associates (and Customers) can be confident that this mantra drives the organization to be nimble, scalable and comprehensive ----no matter how complex the customers’ challenge.

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Title:? Turning Operator

Position: Non-exempt

Location:? Wakefield, MI

Manager: No

Reports to: CNC Production Manager

SUMMARY OF ROLE

The focus of the Turning Operator will be to operate the turning center for Pre and Post Heat Treat Steel machining activities in the turning department. Position is responsible for day-to-day productivity under the Department Lead. ?

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Administer and meet scheduled hours and dates of all tasks, with the goal of completing tasks ahead of schedule

• Utilize machinery & prioritize equipment usage to obtain the quickest lead times

• Maximize efficiency by working to minimize setup and run times in all machines

• Maintain an attitude of Continuous Improvement. Make suggestions for improvements

• Maintain a department that is neat, organized, and clean at all times

• Goal is a self-sustaining department to meet all requirements of internal customers

Specific Responsibilities:

• Problem solving for all turning related problems as needed

• All turning paperwork cleanout and organization at program completion

• Maintain and advise lead of all needed repairs on the machinery?

• Ensure all scheduled operations/tasks are complete

• Coordinate/review all inspection of finished blocks internally (In-Machine) and with quality department as needed

• Assure that the quality of work is to the satisfaction of the internal customer (Tool makers) & Westfall Engineering guidelines

• Run/Operate all machines in department

• Adjust schedule as needed within the department to maximize output and reduce lead times. Coordinate with the scheduling department?

• Update the schedule as tasks are completed or their status changed

• Mark as complete on department schedule

• Mark as ready for the next operation in the next department if applicable?

• Make suggestions for equipment, software, training, and resources that would make the department more efficient

• Responsible for Department Housekeeping, Cleanliness, and Organization as required

• Train and coach Entry Level employees as required

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalency required

• Technical degree preferred

• 5+ years general machining experience

• Strong mechanical aptitude required

• Organizational abilities for work, self, and department

• Proven ability to work in a team environment

• Effective communication skills both written and verbal

• Ability to operate all equipment in the department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this?job???

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential?functions???

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hand to finger, or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or?hear??

• The employee must occasionally?lift up?to?100lbs?when?necessary????

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment is usually in an indoor concrete floored precision machining shop. General noise level can fluctuate from medium to high on a constant basis.

Westfall -Technik is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, religious creed, physical disability, mental disability, age for individuals age 40 and over, medical condition (as defined by state law (for example, cancer or genetic characteristics or HIV/AIDS), marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment