Wire EDM Operator - Westfall Technik

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.

ONE WESTFALL

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.

ALL IN.

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.

We look forward to having an interesting conversation with you.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title: Wire EDM

Position: Non-Exempt

Location: Westfall UP

Manager: No

Reports to: Operations Manager

SUMMARY OF ROLE

The focus of this department will be to handle all activities in the WIRE EDM department, Including programming, scheduling, administration and performance benchmarks. Responsible for day to day operations within the department.

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 your internal customer at Extreme Tool and Engineering

Specific Responsibilities:

• Operate All wire EDM and Hole-Shooting machines.
• All Wire EDM Programming
• Assist in problem solving for all Wire EDM related problems as needed.
• All Wire EDM paperwork cleanout and organization at program completion.
• Coordinate 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) & Extreme Tool and Engineering guidelines
• 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, etc… that would make the department more efficient.
• Responsible for Department Housekeeping, Cleanliness, and Organization as req’d.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS (bullet point or paragraph form)

• Technical degree preferred, Good mechanical aptitude req’d, Organizational Abilities, Must be a Team atmosphere and demonstrate ability to work in a team to accomplish all tasks of the department while communicating effectively. Ability to operate all EDM machines in the department.

Training needed:

1. Routing / Schedule
2. Performance Metrics training / goal setting
3. Lean Manufacturing Techniques.

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

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

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