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Employee Spotlight: Dave Kresek
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This January marked a remarkable milestone—Dave Kresek celebrated 40 years of dedicated service with Altek!
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As one of our skilled tool makers, Dave is known for his craftsmanship, integrity, and unwavering loyalty. He sets the bar high with his work ethic and commitment to excellence, earning the distinction of being Altek’s longest-tenured team member.
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Altek’s journey began in 1976 as a small Tool & Die shop. That craftsmanship laid the foundation for what we've grown into today—a full-service, one-stop solution for our customers. It’s the passion and perseverance of individuals like Dave that built and continue to shape our success.
Thank you, Dave, for your incredible contributions over the past four decades. Your legacy is part of what makes Altek great—you are truly appreciated!
Join Altek at the Del Mar Electronics & Manufacturing Show!
We're excited to be exhibiting in San Diego, California on April 23–24. Visit us at Booth #217 to meet our team and discover how our comprehensive, one-stop-shop solutions can support your organization’s manufacturing needs.
Let’s talk about how we can bring your ideas to life!
On April 2nd, Jeremy Slack and Ricky Molina proudly represented Altek at the Pre-Apprenticeship Machining Program Graduation. They had the privilege of witnessing some incredibly talented, up-and-coming machinists showcasing their skills and passion for the craft.
During the event, Jeremy and Ricky were able to connect with the graduates, sharing what Altek has to offer and the exciting opportunities within our organization. "It was inspiring to see the hands-on training in action and the incredible potential of the next generation of machinists," they shared.
The Altek team is excited about the potential to collaborate with these upcoming leaders of the industry and looks forward to the possibility of working alongside them in the near future.
TRADES DISCOVERY NIGHT:
Altek and MINDS-i Education were honored to take part in East Valley High School's Trades Discovery Night. This event provided an invaluable opportunity for students to explore the future of skilled trades and gain hands-on experience with the latest technologies shaping the workforce. Altek and MINDS-i aimed to inspire and empower the next generation of skilled professionals to pursue careers in the trades.
A special thanks to Doug Edmonson for the invitation to present to the students what Altek and MINDS-i have to offer.
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Employee Highlight: Kelsey Park
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This May marks 14 years since Kelsey Park joined the Altek team. Fresh out of North Idaho College with a certificate in Machining and CNC Technology, Kelsey began her journey with us eager to learn and grow. Over the years, she has transformed into one of our top machinists, showcasing her dedication, expertise, and unwavering commitment to excellence.
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When the opportunity arose, Kelsey embraced a new challenge by joining our programming team, where she continues to refine and expand her skill set. Her contributions have been instrumental in our ongoing success.
Kelsey, thank you for your hard work, passion, and loyalty to Altek. We're proud to have you on our team, and we look forward to many more years of success together!
Join Altek at the Design-2-Part Show on March 26th & 27th at the Santa Clara Convention Center!
Visit us at booth 319 to discover how our team can support your organization's needs.​​​
Rick Taylor: A Legacy of Excellence at Altek
Rick Taylor has been an integral part of Altek since its very beginning, embodying the essence of dedication and craftsmanship.
A skilled machinist by trade, Rick joined the company forty years ago this April 1st, starting on swing shift after relocating from California.
From the moment he stepped through the doors, it was clear that Rick was a standout talent.​​​
Over the years, Rick's journey through the organization has been nothing short of remarkable. He has progressed from machinist to Machine Shop Manager, eventually rising to the role of Vice President, and most recently, Chief Operations Officer — where he has served as the President's right hand and trusted partner for decades.
Rick’s impact goes far beyond his technical expertise. His ability to navigate complex situations with diplomacy has made him the voice of Altek, both internally and externally. As Sales Team Leader, he has cultivated lasting relationships with customers, building bonds that will endure long after his tenure at Altek.
Rick’s commitment to the team is unmatched. Recently, when the machine shop was short-staffed and a new product needed to be delivered on time, Rick didn’t hesitate to step back into his machinist role (see photo), proving once again that he’s always willing to do whatever it takes for the success of the team.
Rick, your contributions are immeasurable, and your legacy at Altek is eternal. The platforms you helped create, like NIMA (formerly known as INWAC), stand as a testament to your vision and hard work. We are incredibly grateful for the impact you’ve had on Altek and the countless relationships you’ve nurtured over the years.
On behalf of the Marzetta family and the entire Altek team, thank you for all you have done to make Altek great. You are irreplaceable!
His extensive background includes collaborating with renowned original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) such as Airbus, Boeing, Rolls Royce, GE Aviation, and other industry leaders.
Coming from a family of six children, Chris was raised with values of loyalty, trust, and mutual support. He shares, “From my first interactions with the Marzetta family and Team Leaders, it was clear that Altek’s employees are like family, and their values mirror my own upbringing.”
Both Altek and Chris are thrilled about this partnership, and together, we look forward to achieving great things.
Altek is excited to welcome Chris Henson to the team. With over 30 years of experience in manufacturing, operations leadership, and business development, Chris has a proven track record of driving efficiency, growth, and innovation across industries like aerospace and medical manufacturing.
He’s successfully implemented lean manufacturing, led high-performing teams, and spearheaded continuous improvement initiatives. His success is rooted in his ability to engage all levels of an organization—from frontline employees to board executives—and cultivating strong customer relationships.​​​
Altek’s Contract Manufacturing is your one-stop shop, dedicated to meeting the unique needs of our customers.
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Our extensive range of value-added services includes custom painting (with both solvent and water-based primers and paints), EMI/RFI shielding, pad printing (single and multi-color), laser printing, solvent bonding with accelerated curing ovens, a variety of hardware installations, sonic welding, thermal installation, ESD-safe tables for electronic installations, sub-assembly and final assembly, comprehensive testing, and much more.
Contact our team today to discover how Altek can support your manufacturing needs.
"Inspiring students from Joel E Ferris High School by showing them what modern manufacturers,
like Altek, have to offer.”
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The AL Marzetta Foundation, named after Altek's founder, is proud to invest in the future of our children through supporting Mobius Discovery Center.
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Encouraging the curiosity of our youth and inspiring them towards STEM learning.
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Please consider partnering with MOBIUS, located in the heart of downtown Spokane, led by CEO, Karen Hudson.
Altek is grateful for the men and women who served our country.
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Today we honor our team members.
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Thank you!
​​​​Altek’s annual SUMMIT, led by President Mike Marzetta along with other company leaders.
Gathering the entire team in one single location, they provided an update on 2024 and cast vision for the future, with UNITY as the theme.
Altek is honored to be featured in the Northwest Aerospace News Magazine.
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Thank you, Dean Cameron and team, for showcasing our organization.
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Check out the link for the awesome article.​
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Altek's SNAP initiative celebrates employees who have given more than what is required of them.
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It's Altek's way of thanking employees for making the organization that much better!
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“It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Altek’s Founder, Al Marzetta. Al lived to be eighty-three years old and built a wonderful legacy during his lifetime. He passed away on June 25, 2024 surrounded by his family.
A Celebration of Life Service will take place at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Otis Orchards, Washington on July 13th, at 11am for those who wish to attend. Al was laid to rest at St. Joseph's Cemetery at the Marzetta family plot on July 6th, 2024."
Altek is taking steps to reduce our energy footprint. The newest upgrade to our system is a more efficient air compressor which has reduced our monthly energy usage and qualified Altek for a significant rebate through our local energy company.
The Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce hosted
“Creating a Culture of High Performance” workshop on June 13, 2024. It was led by
Dr. Wade Larson, international speaker, author, career coach, consultant and HR guru. Dr. Larson’s wisdom greatly inspired Altek towards further development of the Altek’s organizational culture. A positive culture is of the utmost importance to Altek’s leadership team. The implementation of the knowledge gained from this workshop will bring the organization that much closer to achieving cultural excellence. Thank you, Dr. Wade and the Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce.
Congratulations, Altek!
Silver Winner of the 2024 Creative MUSE Awards for “Excellence in Advertising.”
Altek flew Mike Winnett, Tooling Process and Engineering Manager, and Bob Dyer, Mold Process Technician, to Orlando, Florida to attend the 2024 NPE Plastics Show. The two learned a lot of innovative strategies to bring back to Altek in hopes of "upping our game" in the plastics industry.
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Bob stated, "The highlight of the show was experiencing the cutting-edge technology that was being implemented in the modern manufacturing industry. The show was eye opening and the "wheels" in our heads are turning."
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Both Mike and Bob appreciated making new connections with many wonderful people in the plastics industry.
Senator Maria Cantwell Visits Altek; Announcing concept of an Advanced Manufacturing Center in Eastern WA.
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Altek was honored to host Senator Maria Cantwell yesterday as she talked about the CHIPS and Science Act she successfully lead in Congress, and the need to locate a collaborative manufacturing center in the Spokane area for aerospace and space.
"An advanced manufacturing center in Eastern Washington will help train the workforce of the future, enable more research and development, and catalyze innovation for the aerospace and space industries," said Mike Marzetta, Altek president.
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Mike Marzetta, Altek President, Receives Distinguished Industry Award as AFA Executive of the Year 2020
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The AFA Executive of the Year recognizes a leader in Washington's aerospace community who has demonstrated exceptional and inspiring leadership of their organization. The recipient will have led their organization or team through major shifts in strategic direction, growth or expansion, technology deployment, or resilience and inspiration in the time of COVID.
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Allan Marzetta Altek Owner Gets High Performance With Down-To-Earth Style
Grayden Jones, Staff writer, May 13, 1996
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Allan Marzetta owns one of the largest machining and plastic-injection molding companies on the West Coast, with 180 employees and $15 million in annual sales.
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But he doesn’t act like it.
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As chairman of Altek Inc. in Liberty Lake, Marzetta puts on white socks, not executive airs. He’d rather pound nails at his new $5 million factory than attend pretentious downtown business meetings. He’d rather stalk a Canadian moose with his 300 Winchester than the next big deal.
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