Entering the mechanical trade usually begins with an apprenticeship, combining on-the-job experience with structured classroom learning, allowing newcomers to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships generally span around four years in Holland, MI, demanding substantial training under seasoned professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reveals 214,900 mechanical installation workers nationwide, with a growth projection of 10% from 2022 to 2032. In Michigan, the average weekly wage for mechanical trade workers ranges from approximately $808 to $1,462, with experienced professionals typically earning over $240,000 annually, according to industry data. Holland, MI's active local community and diverse skill demands provide fertile ground for apprentices seeking a lucrative and stable career in the mechanical trade.
We are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer for mechanical design, technical analysis, and resolution for our automation equipment. The ideal candidate is a highly motivated self-starter with 3+ years mechanical equipment design experience with 3D modeling software. Duties and Responsibilities • Participating in product development through design engineering, 3D modeling, drawing creation, and component selection • Developing detailed design drawings and specifications for production parts using SolidWorks • Reviewing prints prepared by other engineers • Other duties as assigned Minimal Requirements • Design and design review – Demonstrates attention to detail • Must be a highly motivated self-starter who has a passion for engineering and can offer unique and complex engineering challenges that require persistence, original thinking, and a positive attitude • Technical skills – Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills. Solves technical issues independently with support from team. • Excellent communication skills and be capable of interacting with other engineers, shop technicians, sales, customers, and vendors The Sales Engineer is principally responsible for the sale of Paramount Tool products to provide innovative solutions to customer work requirements on Paramount machine tools. The position reports to the Sales Director on the development of prospective accounts and retention of current customers. Duties and Responsibilities • Building and fostering customer relationships • Promoting the sale of company products and providing technical sales support • Conferring with Applications Engineers to assess equipment needs • Developing, presenting, or responding to proposals for specific customer requirements • Recommending improved materials or machinery to customers • Proactively visiting customer facilities for review of outstanding engineering and service-related problems, including strategic review of sales opportunities for up to, but not limited to, a minimum of 25 visits per week • Proactively visiting customer facilities in order to resolve difficult engineering issues • Report requirements: Submit Territory Planning and Sales reports weekly. Expense reports are to be submitted timely, per expense policy requirements. • Developing strategic and tactical plans in order to accomplish yearly sales goals • Partnering with engineering staff for demonstrations • Other duties as assigned Minimal Requirements • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university • Associate’s degree from an accredited university and 5+ years of B2B relevant sales • 2-5 years in B2B sales/business development • Recent experience in machine tool environments preferred
See More Details >>Woodward’s Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Commitment At Woodward, no matter where you are from, your physical appearance, or how you identify, you deserve the opportunity to reach your greatest potential. We are on a journey to achieve this as an organization and want to work closely with our members to set the right path. We humbly acknowledge this will be an imperfect journey. Yet, we are steadfastly committed to embracing the power of diverse people, perspectives and experiences for our current members, attracting the best talent across our communities, and creating an inclusive and rewarding workplaces for all. Woodward supports our members’ wellbeing and regularly benchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position. Salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. • Starting hourly base pay: $20.50 • All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity • 401(k) match (4.5%) • Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%) • Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members • 12 paid holidays, including floating holidays • Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hire • Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave • Paid parental leave • Adoption Assistance • Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits • Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life • Member referral bonus • Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending • Voluntary benefits, including: • Home / Auto Insurance discounts • Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave Are you ready to make your mark? If you’re looking to join a dynamic team and innovative organization as a Mechanical Assembler 1, we have an exciting opportunity for you. Woodward in Zeeland, MI is looking for mechanical assembler on our 1st shift, Monday through Friday from 6:00 am to 2:00 pm to join our team. This position will be responsible for performing various assembly and testing processes on our products. If you have experience in assembly in a manufacturing environment, apply now! What’s In It For You At Woodward, our “employees” are called and treated as “members” and we’ve created a culture that appreciates and values the contributions of every member. It’s an inclusive, positive, collaborative, and socially responsible environment where members work together for outstanding outcomes. Essential Functions What you will be doing • Assemble and/or perform preset calibration/final testing. Performs low to moderately complex assembly and test. Products may include but are not limited to small products, light subassemblies, and/or complete units of a smaller size. • Assemble, install, align, adjust and fit subassemblies and parts or auxiliary equipment using appropriate tools and equipment as per work instructions. • Clean parts and maintain tooling and equipment per proper work instructions. • Follow work instructions associated with assembly skills to become certified for work being performed. • Work with close tolerances and fits to meet engineering and operating requirements. • Pick and/or stock parts from point of use in stock rooms and places completed parts. • Complete all required paperwork in an accurate and efficient manner, including test record reports and standard quality checks. Other Functions • Be knowledgeable and compliant with all area housekeeping efforts, for example: 6s procedures and clean as you go. • When testing, complete test record report and standard quality check. • May disassemble and handle returned units with supervision. • May perform assembly audits (after being certified). • Perform low to moderately complex flow and/or pressure testing of assembly components. • Perform test stand preset calibration and final test of product, as directed. • Promote teamwork within the organization. • Sort parts for repair units for re-use with defined checking gages. Perform final assembly of units after final completion of testing, and record applicable data as required. Mount units on test stands and perform tests to meet test requirements of product being tested. What We Are Looking For To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities • Hand Tools: Knowledge of and the ability to use a variety of basic hand tools (e.g., wrenches, hammers, screwdrivers, scrappers, box cutters). • Knowledge of and ability to apply inspection techniques (e.g., formalized inspection standards, inspection instructions, best practices) and use inspection tools efficiently. The ability to read and use inspection tools that apply to specific job and facility. • Torque Wrench Use: Knowledge and ability to use torque wrenches to adjust parts and equipment, or install parts and equipment, following established specifications and procedures. • Knowledge of how quality impacts the success of the organization including costs to customers, costs of recalls and potential costs due to negative impacts on a company's reputation. This includes taking the necessary steps to ensure quality on a consistent basis and striving for improvement. • The ability to accomplish a task with concern for all the areas involved, including the ability to notice minute inconsistencies/faults in parts, equipment, or production processes to prevent faulty products leaving the facility. • The ability to use computer and web-based systems to input, access, modify, or output information. • The ability to write effectively, to read and understand work documents and to communicate information clearly to coworkers and supervisor. • General knowledge of machines and equipment functionality, and how tools could be used on such equipment/machines. This includes the ability to learn new systems quickly, understanding how parts relate, and how they impact system functionality. The position also requires manual dexterity or the ability to work quickly with hands. • Operate and learn to use automation equipment to enhance assembly processes, test components, and finalize product assembly. • The ability and willingness to demonstrate eagerness, enthusiasm, and optimism for work activities. This includes the ability and willingness to take ownership for work activities, to learn and understand company policies and procedures. • The ability to accurately provide the information requested on specific forms, reports, and logs. This includes generating or transcribing appropriate words, numbers, or symbols to complete written or computerized forms, reports, or logs. • The ability to identify problems and to assist with resolution. This also includes the ability to acquire and apply new knowledge and skills. • The ability to provide excellent service to internal customers. • The ability to interact cooperatively and collaboratively with others as a team. • The ability to perform simple arithmetic computations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division correctly using whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages. • The ability to process multiple types of information and/or perform multiple tasks simultaneously and the ability to follow work orders efficiently. • The ability to see details (e.g., letters, numbers, codes, color, symbols, marks, labels, signs) clearly to accomplish work tasks in a safe and efficient manner and possessing strong hand-eye coordination. Education • High School Diploma or GED equivalent (Required) Experience • No industry experience • No less than 1 year experience of Mechanical Aptitude (Required) This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be U.S. Persons within the meaning of the ITAR and EAR, or eligible to obtain all required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce. The ITAR defines a U.S. Person as a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident (i.e., 'Green Card holder'), or a protected person (e.g., asylee, or refugee). Woodward is an Equal Opportunity Employer EO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Protected Veterans
See More Details >>Our client is seeking an Industrial Technician or Journeyman to join their team. You will be responsible for the troubleshooting of production equipment, preventative maintenance, and installations/repairs of manufacturing equipment. The ideal candidate will have the ability to work independently and as part of cross-functional teams, able to work under minimal supervision and exhibit a high attention to detail which will align successfully in the organization. This is a direct hire position! Job Title: Industrial Technician or Journeyman (2nd & 3rd shift) Location: Holland, MI Pay: $30.00 - $40.00/hour, $1.00 shift differential. Key Responsibilities • Installs, repairs, rebuilds, and maintains precision machine and production tools and equipment. • Diagnoses machine malfunctions and difficulties, then plans and implements actions necessary to return equipment to operation and prevent future breakdowns. • Reads and interprets blueprints, schematics, and machine manuals to perform safe and effective repairs. Requirements • Experience troubleshooting both mechanical and electrical issues. • Associate degree in related field preferred • Minimum of 5 years' experience in an industrial maintenance role • Experience reading blueprints and schematics. If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you! About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of Experis ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands - Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells - creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2022 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent. Our client is seeking an Industrial Technician or Journeyman to join their team. You will be responsible for the troubleshooting of production equipment, preventative maintenance, and installations/repairs of manufacturing equipment. The ideal candidate will have the ability to work independently and as part of cross-functional teams, able to work under minimal supervision and exhibit a high attention to detail which will align successfully in the organization. This is a direct hire position! Job Title: Industrial Technician or Journeyman (2nd & 3rd shift) Location: Holland, MI Pay: $30.00 - $40.00/hour, $1.00 shift differential. Key Responsibilities • Installs, repairs, rebuilds, and maintains precision machine and production tools and equipment. • Diagnoses machine malfunctions and difficulties, then plans and implements actions necessary to return equipment to operation and prevent future breakdowns. • Reads and interprets blueprints, schematics, and machine manuals to perform safe and effective repairs. Requirements • Experience troubleshooting both mechanical and electrical issues. • Associate degree in related field preferred • Minimum of 5 years' experience in an industrial maintenance role • Experience reading blueprints and schematics. If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you! About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of Experis ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands - Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells - creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2022 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.
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