Tool Maker Trainee

Here at Westfall Technik, we pride ourselves on being ta fast growing Plastic Injection Manufacturing Company in the USA and soon Globally. While many companies outsource their work, we believe in keeping our jobs in the US. We currently support over 1,100 employees across 11 facilities in the US, and we are still growing.

At our Wakefield, MI site, we invest in our people. Our overall success is largely contributed to our employees’ skills and talents, that have been impactful and essential to the growth of our business. Here, you’ll get the opportunity to test your knowledge and skills and become a critical player within Westfall. We want you to view your time at Westfall as an investment to your future.

We are currently seeking Tool Maker Trainee, with the below qualifications

2nd shift: Monday- Friday, 3:00pm- 11:00pm Professional Attributes

• Efficiently operate manual machines such as mills and grinders and heat treat ovens.
• Efficiently operate the wet grinder and grind parts per direction and to print.
• Assist the lead mold makers with assembling molds complete with a goal of making good parts at first sample.
• Meet scheduled hours and dates of all tasks, with the goal of completing ahead of schedule.
• Maintain an attitude of Continuous Improvement. Make suggestions for improvements.
• Maintain a department that is neat, organized, and clean at all times.
• Carry out tasks for tool building under the direction of the department lead person.
• Learn mold Fit, Assemble, Complete, and Inspect of injection molds.
• Responsible for Department Housekeeping, Cleanliness, and Organization as required

Desired Skills And Experience

• Good mechanical aptitude, Organizational and communication Abilities a must, Must demonstrate ability to work in a team environment to accomplish all tasks of the department. Ability to learn new tasks efficiently.

• 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.

• Must be able to lift and move up to 100lbs infrequently

What You’ll Love About Us:

• Salary: $21.00 + $1.00 Shift Differential (Based on education and experience)
• 11 Paid Holidays, Sick Pay, Vacation Pay
• 401K, Plus Employer Match
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Company Sponsored Life and AD&D, Short and Long Term Disability, Paid Parental Leave, and More…
• We are committed to creating a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, region, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.