Job Opportunities

DiffusionTek Finishing is now hiring Machine Operators for our Weekend Shift.

DiffusionTek Finishing (a division of Agritek Industries) is a Holland based company that specializes in the innovative process of Thermal Diffusion Galvanizing. DiffusionTek was the very first licensee in North America to provide this advanced process and has continued serving our customers for more than 12 years. Additionally, DiffustionTek provides other services such part washing, part deburring and surface blasting for metal parts.

Shift & Pay:

• Weekend Day Shift: Friday-Sunday – $20/hour (work 36 hours get paid for 40)
• There is flexibility with the shift times, choose what works best for you! (4am-4pm, 5am-5pm, 6am-6pm, 7am-7pm)

Reasons to work at DiffusionTek:

• Work 36 hours and get paid for 40, OT pay for any hours worked over 36
• Friendly environment with a family feel
• Opportunities for personal growth
• Your ideas for innovation and development are heard

Core Functions

• Perform galvanizing operations, part washing, part blasting, set ups, and troubleshooting as required by business needs
• Maintain high productivity and efficiency standards
• Operate Overhead Crane and Forklift
• Accomplish company objectives by accepting the challenge to help find unique and innovative solutions to our customers’ requests.
• Be passionate and inquisitive to learn all you can on the job and to gain long term skills and value
• Care for DiffusionTek Finishing plant and equipment and respect fellow employees
• Adhere to all company, local, state, and federal protocol and safety regulations.

Quality and Administrative Responsibility

• Quality checks
• Perform all documentation and process requirements to comply with ISO:9001 quality standards
• Look for Risk and Opportunities within the department along with Continuous Process Improvements

Minimum Job Requirements

• Machine Operator experience helpful, but not required
• Ability to lift up to 75 Lbs
• Ability to measure and use basic shop tools is helpful
• Overhead Crane and Forklift experience a plus
• Mechanical aptitude in how machines function and are cared for
• Ability to read and solve simple math problems
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Reliable transportation
• Physically and mentally able to do the job, stamina, and strength for tasks
• Favorable references

At Agritek/DiffusionTek we strive for T.H.I.S. (talent, hard work, integrity, and service) in the way we treat our employees, customers, and suppliers in the achievement of a Christian values work environment.

Agritek/DiffusionTek offers a wide array of competitive benefits including Medical insurance at no cost to the employee (along with a generous company contribution to the Health Savings Account), Vision, Dental, 401(k) matching and Profit Sharing, Life insurance, Paid Time Off, Quarterly Profit Sharing Bonus, and more!

Celebrating 35 years in the metal forming industry, Agritek Industries remains a company where our employees truly feel like a family. Agritek is a well-established, reputable company and offers a unique opportunity for all our employees in that we seek to tailor each person’s job to their individual strengths, talents, and preferences whenever possible.

Agritek Industries is a Holland based company that provides a single source solution to multiple manufacturing needs, including metal forming, stamping, machining, CNC, assembly, custom fabrication, production welding and more.

We are currently seeking a Welder/Fabricator with a proven track record of accomplishments to join our small group of highly skilled Professionals. Interested applicants should have a hunger for knowledge and new challenges and a passion for innovation and an entrepreneurial mindset.

Position Summary:

Fabricates and assembles heavy structural metal products, such as benches, frames, tanks, forms, etc. according to job order, verbal instructions and blueprints: Develop layout, build jigs and plans sequence of operations utilizing strong math skills.

 The ideal candidate will be:

• Able to identify, weld and clad different types of steel.
• Experienced in industrial metalworking processes (ex: Oxy/Acetylene cutting torch, plasma cutter, MIG welding, TIG welding, Aluminum welding, ironwork, bandsaws, shearing, etc.).

Core Functions

• Utilize fabricating tools such as MIG & TIG welders, torches, plasma cutters, grinders, clamps, and other tools.
• Interpret engineered drawings
• Recommend modifications and improvements when applicable and maintain best weld practices
• Repair and fabricate various items and equipment using cutting, burning, and welding techniques and equipment

Minimum Job Requirements

• At least 3 Years of experience in welding and fabrication
• Formal training preferred
• Certifications are a plus
• Broad knowledge of metallurgy

• Proven mechanical and mathematical skills
• Demonstrated organizational and trouble-shooting skills
• Proven integrity and moral character
• Physical and visual acuity at a level to effectively perform duties

Typical Schedule: 45-50 hours/week avg with some weekends as required by business needs

Pay: Starting rate from $25 per hour plus a generous quarterly bonus program, rate commensurate with proven experience

At Agritek we strive for T.H.I.S. (talent, hard work, integrity and service) in the way we treat our employees, customers and suppliers in the achievement of a Christian values work environment.

Agritek Industries offers a wide array of competitive benefits including Medical insurance at no cost to the employee (along with a generous company contribution to the Health Savings account), Vision, Dental, 401(k) matching and 401(k) Profit Sharing, Life insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Quarterly Bonus, and more!

Celebrating 35 years in the metal forming industry, Agritek Industries remains a company where our employees still feel like a family. Agritek offers a unique opportunity for all our employees in that we seek to tailor each person’s job to their individual strengths, talents, and preferences whenever possible. We see each employee as an individual, support each other at every level and celebrate successes, achievements and defining moments together.

Agritek is currently seeking applicants who have a hunger for personal growth and learning to fill a 1st Shift Production Welder position. Duties include manual MIG welding, some robotic welding, as well as sanding, grinding and finishing the products according to written specifications and prints.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Be skilled in MIG welding
• Weld materials within tolerance and as specified on drawings
• Know how to use all welding equipment: MIG, all grinding equipment, torch, cutting, bandsaws, and other various hand tools proficiently
• Be experienced in using different types of measuring tools such as carpenters square, calipers, etc.
• Lay out and examine weldments to ensure that specifications are met

We are looking for a person with:

• The ability to read and understand part prints
• The ability to troubleshoot and provide necessary repairs as problems arise
• At least 2 years manual welding related experience preferred
• Ability to fabricate parts without fixtures is helpful
• Favorable references

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: starting rate $20+ per hour and a generous quarterly bonus program.

Agritek Industries offers a wide array of competitive benefits including Medical insurance at no cost to the employee (along with a generous company contribution to the Health Savings account), Vision, Dental, 401(k) matching and 401(k) Profit Sharing, Life insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Quarterly Bonus, and more!

At Agritek we strive for T.H.I.S. (talent, hard work, integrity and service) in the way we treat our employees, customers and suppliers in the achievement of a Christian values work environment.

Agritek Industries is seeking an experienced Engineering manager to join our highly talented and creative team. As our Engineering Manager you will play a key role in the overall success of our organization by planning, managing, and monitoring engineering functions. You will be responsible for overseeing various engineering projects from quotes through the completion of the project. You will be a key member of the company’s management team, manage budgets, timelines, and processes making any necessary adjustments to ensure successful completion.

At Agritek Industries you will work with Tools, Dies, Fixtures, and Special Machines related to Metal Forming, Fabricating, and Machining Industry serving Automotive, Furniture, and Agricultural Industries.

Core Functions

• Engineering and Project Management

• • Work with the Agritek team to quote or re-quote engineering projects to ensure competitiveness as well as ability to produce profit
  • Define risk scope, material cost and time-cost estimates up front on each project
  • Execute and manage Engineering Projects with the stated goal of meeting or beating the time and material cost goals set at beginning of project
  • Determine, plan, and do timing charts for tasks and due dates and contingencies

• Ensure machine and fixture design assignments are completed on time, within stated budget goals and function as required
• Develop and design components for specific projects and production machinery
• Perform CAD drawings for tools, dies, details, fixtures, gages, and machines

• • Purchasing of parts as required for projects and machinery maintenance
  • Hands on help, guidance, and support on the floor with launches, production processes, and machinery maintenance

• Review and implement any changes needed for customer revisions on production parts
• Handle problem tools, dies, details, fixtures, gages, and machines with re-designs or fixes and implement continuous improvements to maintain competitiveness with industry peers
• Continue education in computer related controls, robotic applications and functions, Gibbs CAM programming, and press controls
• Lead process improvement activities

• Customer, Supplier, and Internal Department Relations

• • Research, develop, manage, and rate outside suppliers for strategic risk, cost and intelligence purposes to obtain advantages over our competitors and build value for the company.

• Network and develop alliances with key suppliers and customers

• • Serve our internal customers: Stamping, Machining, Quality, Welding and Materials Departments comprising our Production Division.
  • Maintain accountability to customers and colleagues for performance that keeps our company successful, profitable and builds future value for our members.
  • Support of the sales manager with distinctly better ideas is necessary and vital. Agritek is a customer solution driven company.
  • Perform CAD concept drawings for sales development.

• Research and Development

• • Develop strong relations with a network of highly accomplished professionals, “fixers” and creative consultants to maintain our knowledge base and our reputation as a highly respected Engineering driven company.
  • Seek new and better ways to produce end product (continuous process improvement) and maintain best practices

Quality and Administrative Responsibility

• Perform all documentation and processes requirements to comply with OSHA safety and ISO:9001 quality standards
• Be a key contributor to the Agritek Management Team
• Assist with PPAP qualification as needed
• Maintain meticulously all production parts, project prints and details library with latest revisions
• Communicate changes and improvements in processes and tooling to team
• Contribute to Budget and Strategic goals

Key Performance Indicators

Essential 6 Company Goals

• Culture: Mentor & coach, transparent communication, T.H.I.S Core Values, Celebrate successes and defining moments
• Quality: No bad products shipped to the customer, rejections, or customer complaints
• Productivity: Meet or exceed efficiency rates, innovation and talent, understand and use best practices, self-directed & continuous learning
• Presence: Creative Ideas, defining moments, good attendance, work like an owner
• Preservation: 5S processes
• Safety: Work safely, common sense

Job Requirements

• 4 years college degree or documented equivalent knowledge level
• 10 years of relevant job experience
• Ability to work well with people
• Proven leadership characteristics
• Proven track record of Integrity
• Physically and mentally able to handle decision making and workload of long hours
• Demonstrated high competence in metal working process engineering
• Experience working with automotive suppliers
• CAD proficiency
• Gibbs CAM programming experience a plus
• Proficiency with project timing charts
• Innate ability to create

Agritek offers a very autonomous work environment that rewards hard work and outstanding accomplishments

Salary: From $120,000.00 per year

At Agritek we strive for T.H.I.S. (talent, hard work, integrity and service) in the way we treat our employees, customers and suppliers in the achievement of a Christian values work environment.

Agritek Industries offers a wide array of competitive benefits including Medical insurance at no cost to the employee (along with a generous company contribution to the Health Savings account), Vision, Dental, 401(k) matching and 401(k) Profit Sharing, Life insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Quarterly Bonus, and more!

Celebrating 35 years in the metal forming industry, Agritek Industries remains a company where our employees still feel like a family. Agritek offers a unique opportunity for all our employees in that we seek to tailor each person’s job to their individual strengths, talents, and preferences whenever possible. We see each employee as an individual, support each other at every level and celebrate successes, achievements and defining moments together.

Agritek has a history of 3 decades of work as a tier 1 automotive supplier, a growing portfolio of Original Equipment (OEM) customers, as well as a broad range in many other industries.

Why Join us: 

Agritek employs a team of highly successful, experienced, achievement-oriented individuals. We know a company’s success starts with employees who are driven to produce only the highest quality products and thrive when given opportunities to expand and develop their industry knowledge. Agritek is unique in the way we support each other; we truly do have the small company, family feel”.

Agritek Industries is currently seeking applicants to apply for a Tool & Die Repair technician position. The Tool & Die Repair Technician is primarily responsible for the maintenance of all production dies, assuring that they are in proper working condition and capable of producing quality parts.

The ideal candidate will be:

• Precision minded with a high mechanical aptitude
• Skilled at troubleshooting, problem solving, and root cause analysis

Core Functions

• Repair and alter dies, tools, fixtures, and gages per print specifications/examples
• Maintain, try out and validate dies
• Responsible for quality of workmanship and proper dimensions and function of furnished work
• Perform bench operations to fit, assemble, adjust, align, and finish work
• Work as a team member on specific fixes as assigned
• Perform routine preventative maintenance in tool room
• Use overhead crane, forklift, die carts, hoist and other material handling equipment to move/lift tooling and dies.
• Operate variety of power and non-power hand tools
• Meet efficiency and production schedules

Skills, Abilities, & Physical Requirements

• Formal training preferred or at least 5 years of related experience in die repair
• Proven integrity and performance
• Must be team oriented, flexible, and willing to be used when and where needed to help keep production on schedule
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
• Physically able to perform lifting and movement required for core functions

Job Type: Full-Time

Starting Hourly Rate: $30/hour (based on 50 hours/wk, includes hourly rate & generous quarterly bonus plan), for the qualified candidate.

At Agritek we strive for T.H.I.S. (talent, hard work, integrity and service) in the way we treat our employees, customers and suppliers in the achievement of a Christian values work environment.

Agritek Industries offers a wide array of competitive benefits including Medical insurance at no cost to the employee (along with a generous company contribution to the Health Savings account), Vision, Dental, 401(k) matching and 401(k) Profit Sharing, Life insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Quarterly Bonus, and more!

Celebrating 35 years in the metal forming industry, Agritek Industries remains a company where our employees still feel like a family. Agritek offers a unique opportunity for all our employees in that we seek to tailor each person’s job to their individual strengths, talents, and preferences whenever possible. We see each employee as an individual, support each other at every level and celebrate successes, achievements and defining moments together.

Agritek is currently seeking applicants to fill a 2nd Shift Robotic/Production Welding position.

Core Functions

• Perform welding operations following general instructions and according to established shop practices.
• Load work pieces onto weld fixture and cycle machine to join components.
• Some manual MIG welding
• Collaborate with fellow employees, in house departments, and Welding Supervisor to schedule and execute workload
• Maintain high productivity and efficiency standards
• Adhere to all company, local, state and federal protocol and safety regulations.

Quality and Administrative Responsibility

• Examine metal product or assemblies to ensure specifications are met.
• Correctly identify and handle non-conforming products.
• Perform all documentation and process requirements to comply with ISO:9001 quality standards
• Look for Risk and Opportunities within the department along with Continuous Process Improvements

Minimum Job Requirements

• Manufacturing/Machine Operator experience preferred
• Robotic Welding experience a plus
• Experience modifying and adjusting programs a plus
• Ability to measure and use basic shop tools such as calipers, micrometers, etc.
• Ability to read and solve simple math problems
• Minimum 18 years of age
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Physically and mentally able to do job, stamina and strength for tasks
• Favorable references

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: starting rate $18 per hour + 10% Shift Premium (rate commensurate with proven experience), plus a generous quarterly bonus.

At Agritek we strive for T.H.I.S. (talent, hard work, integrity and service) in the way we treat our employees, customers and suppliers in the achievement of a Christian values work environment.

Agritek Industries offers a wide array of competitive benefits including Medical insurance at no cost to the employee (along with a generous company contribution to the Health Savings account), Vision, Dental, 401(k) matching and 401(k) Profit Sharing, Life insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Quarterly Bonus, and more!

Celebrating 35 years in the metal forming industry, Lake Michigan Wire, a division of Agritek Industries, remains a company where our employees still feel like a family. Lake Michigan Wire offers a unique opportunity for all our employees in that we seek to tailor each person’s job to their individual strengths, talents, and preferences whenever possible. We see each employee as an individual, support each other at every level and celebrate successes, achievements and defining moments together.

Lake Michigan Wire is currently seeking applicants to fill a 1st Shift Four-Slide Operator position. Duties include the operation, adjustment, and set-up of assigned lines while meeting production, quality and safety requirements.

Core Functions

• Load steel coils using a forklift once trained and certified
• Perform set ups, operate the machines, and troubleshoot as required by business needs
• Work independently and problem-solve
• Maintain high productivity and efficiency standards
• Manually handle finished products and prepare for shipping
• Identify immediate quality problems and make adjustments as necessary
• Perform all documentation and process requirements to comply with company and ISO:9001 quality standards
• Adhere to all company, local, state and federal protocol and safety regulations

We are looking for a person with:

• 1-2 years experience in manufacturing
• Four-slide experience preferred but not required
• Ability to measure and use basic shop tools such as calipers, micrometers, etc.
• Mechanical aptitude in how machines function and are cared for
• Ability to read and solve simple math problems
• Physical ability to do the job (able to lift up to 50 lbs.), stamina and strength for tasks
• Favorable references

Job Type: Full-time

Typical Work Schedule:

(10 hr days) 6a.m – 4 PM M-T

Training Schedule: Same as work schedule.

Starting Pay: $17.00 per hour and a generous bonus program, pay commensurate with experience.

Lake Michigan Wire Industries offers a wide array of competitive benefits including Medical insurance at no cost to the employee (along with a generous company contribution to the Health Savings account), Vision, Dental, 401(k) matching and 401(k) Profit Sharing, Life insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Quarterly Bonus, and more!

Celebrating 35 years in the metal forming industry, Agritek Industries remains a company where our employees still feel like a family. Agritek offers a unique opportunity for all our employees in that we seek to tailor each person’s job to their individual strengths, talents, and preferences whenever possible. We see each employee as an individual, support each other at every level and celebrate successes, achievements and defining moments together.

Agritek is currently seeking applicants to fill a 2nd shift, experienced Automatic Press Operator position. The Press Operator will use automatic or semi-automatic machines or machine tools to shape and form metal products or parts.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Have a desire to grow within the company toward a leadership role.
• Be experienced with loading steel coils onto uncoilers
• Make sure coil is aligned from uncoiler through to the die
• Know how to adjust roller pressure on said equipment to influence material presentation and control through the die
• Understand how feed and alignment of material influence part performance
• Be able to use calipers, micrometers, digital indicators, complex gauges for checking part conformance to tolerances

We are looking for a person with:

• Experience with automatic metal stamping presses
• Experience with setting up and operating all aspects of an automatic press
• Ability to troubleshoot problems at the press
• Favorable references

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: starting rate $19+ per hour with a 10% shift premium (rate commensurate with proven experience), plus a generous quarterly bonus.

At Agritek we strive for T.H.I.S. (talent, hard work, integrity and service) in the way we treat our employees, customers and suppliers in the achievement of a Christian values work environment.

Agritek Industries offers a wide array of competitive benefits including Medical insurance at no cost to the employee (along with a generous company contribution to the Health Savings account), Vision, Dental, 401(k) matching and 401(k) Profit Sharing, Life insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Quarterly Bonus, and more!

Machine Shop Services (a division of Agritek Industries) is a Holland based company with a wide variety of Engineering, Machining and Tooling services and capabilities, including CAD, Boring Mills, 2d-3d CNC machining, Wire EDM, surface grinding along with manual machines.

We are a small group of highly skilled machinists using state of the art equipment and are currently seeking an experienced, highly motivated 2nd shift CNC Machinist / Boring Mill Operator to add to our team.

Candidates must be able to verify conformance of machined work to specifications using measuring instruments. The ability to study machining instructions, job orders, or prints to determine dimensional or finish specifications, sequences of operations, setups, or tooling requirements is also a must.

Core Functions

CNC / Boring Mill Operation

• Perform close tolerance detailed machine work on multiple axis boring mill
• Set up and program machinery for boring operation using GibbsCam software
• Troubleshoot problems efficiently
• Check work against print and verify that work is within acceptable tolerances
• Recognize defective tooling, machine malfunctions, and dimensional deviations.
• Read and interpret quality information instructions.
• Replace and adjust existing tooling in the machine to maintain production within specifications.
• Identify areas and make recommendations where the company can make changes to improve safety, methods, part quality, machine and tooling performance, and productivity.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to operate one or more machines simultaneously to produce parts as directed.
• Demonstration of proficiency in shop math, basic print reading, writing, and print reading.
• Demonstration of a strong work ethic and a self-starter.
• Use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Use judgment to plan, perform, and make decisions about the sequence of setups and processes within the limits of recognized or standard methods and procedures.
• Perform work with accuracy and thoroughness to avoid costly mistakes
• Seek personal growth, development, and work with an ownership mentality

Minimum Job Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience with programing and operating Boring Mills and CNCs
• Ability to execute High Precision job shop work
• Exceptional mechanical understanding and knowledge of how things work
• Excellent tool and machining skills and good math and geometry skills
• Proven track record of integrity
• Ability to work well with others
• Physically and mentally able to handle Core Functions

https://www.machineshopservicesinc.com

Job Type: Full-time

Starting Hourly Rate: $27.00 – $30.00 per hour + 10% Shift Premium and a generous quarterly bonus (rate commensurate with experience).

At Agritek/Machine Shop Services we strive for T.H.I.S. (talent, hard work, integrity, and service) in the way we treat our employees, customers, and suppliers in the achievement of a Christian values work environment.

Agritek/Machine Shop Services offers a wide array of competitive benefits including Medical insurance at no cost to the employee (along with a generous company contribution to the Health Savings Account), Vision, Dental, 401(k) matching and Profit Sharing, Life insurance, Paid Time Off, and more!