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Must be proficient in quality inspections, finished product handling and any miscellaneous tasks requested by management.\n\nDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES\n\nAbility to work in a fast-paced, high-speed environment, follow standardized work instructions and adhere to safe work practices in a continuous improvement environment\n\nOperate molding presses\n\nCheck parts using a micrometer, if applicable\n\nCheck parts for quality defects such as cracks and chip outs\n\nTrim and inspect parts as needed by customer specification, if applicable\n\nFollow work instructions on the process and desired quality needed with each production run\n\nCount, organize and package parts per requirements\n\nProperly complete all shift paperwork per work instructions\n\nCommunicates all part defects or problems regarding production issues to Lead, Technician, and/or Supervisor\n\nMaintain a clean and safe working environment\n\nWork as a team\n\nOther duties as assigned\n\nMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS\n\nHigh school diploma or equivalent is required\n\nPrior manufacturing experience is desired, but not required\n\nPositive outlook while working through obstacles\n\nSelf-starter, high level of initiative\n\nDetail orientated\n\nGood time management skills\n\nGood communication skills — written, verbal, active listening\n\nESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS\n\nMust be able to climb ladders\n\nMust be able to lift up 50 lbs. at continuous intervals throughout the day\n\nMust be able to stand for long periods of time\n\nMust be able to operate necessary equipment to do the job\n\nRequires frequent bending, squatting and twisting motions\n\nContinuously perform visual inspections on parts\n\nAttention to detail\n\nWORK ENVIRONMENT\n\nThe work environment is in a manufacturing facility with moderate noise level. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.\n\nWestfall -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.","company":"Westfalltechnik","rawCompany":"westfalltechnik","city":"Wakefield","state":"MI","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-11-11T09:30:56.614Z","occupations":[{"code":"51-9041.00","title":"Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders","slug":"extruding-forming-pressing-and-compacting-machine-setters-operators-and-tenders"},{"code":"51-9111.00","title":"Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders","slug":"packaging-and-filling-machine-operators-and-tenders"},{"code":"51-4081.00","title":"Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic","slug":"multiple-machine-tool-setters-operators-and-tenders-metal-and-plastic"}],"industries":[{"code":"332710","title":"Machine Shops","slug":"machine-shops"},{"code":"326199","title":"All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-plastics-product-manufacturing"},{"code":"332721","title":"Precision Turned Product Manufacturing","slug":"precision-turned-product-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Machine Operator","description":"JOB DESCRIPTION\n\nShift: 3rd Shift Monday -Friday 11 pm -7 am\n\nPosition: Full-Time | Non-Exempt\n\nLocation: Wakefield, MI\n\nSUMMARY OF ROLE\n\nThe Machine Operator is responsible for the proper operation of injection molding machines and performing necessary secondary operations at the press such as trimming, visual inspection of parts according to quality criteria, and proper packaging methods. Must be proficient in quality inspections, finished product handling and any miscellaneous tasks requested by management.\n\nDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES\n\nAbility to work in a fast-paced, high-speed environment, follow standardized work instructions and adhere to safe work practices in a continuous improvement environment\n\nOperate molding presses\n\nCheck parts using a micrometer, if applicable\n\nCheck parts for quality defects such as cracks and chip outs\n\nTrim and inspect parts as needed by customer specification, if applicable\n\nFollow work instructions on the process and desired quality needed with each production run\n\nCount, organize and package parts per requirements\n\nProperly complete all shift paperwork per work instructions\n\nCommunicates all part defects or problems regarding production issues to Lead, Technician, and/or Supervisor\n\nMaintain a clean and safe working environment\n\nWork as a team\n\nOther duties as assigned\n\nMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS\n\nHigh school diploma or equivalent is required\n\nPrior manufacturing experience is desired, but not required\n\nPositive outlook while working through obstacles\n\nSelf-starter, high level of initiative\n\nDetail orientated\n\nGood time management skills\n\nGood communication skills — written, verbal, active listening\n\nESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS\n\nMust be able to climb ladders\n\nMust be able to lift up 50 lbs. at continuous intervals throughout the day\n\nMust be able to stand for long periods of time\n\nMust be able to operate necessary equipment to do the job\n\nRequires frequent bending, squatting and twisting motions\n\nContinuously perform visual inspections on parts\n\nAttention to detail\n\nWORK ENVIRONMENT\n\nThe work environment is in a manufacturing facility with moderate noise level. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.\n\nWestfall -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. 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