T-DRILL has begun assembly production at its new Maunula hall.
Sami Luhtala helped commission and design T-DRILL’s new Maunula facility, planned the transfer of assembly work and oversaw the production start-up. The company’s Assembly Supervisor and Occupational Safety Officer now manages a 30-person assembly team while coordinating with sales, procurement, inspection and machining.
Sami Luhtala took responsibility for transferring assembly operations and starting production at T-DRILL’s new Maunula assembly hall.
He played a central role in commissioning the facility and an active role in its design. He works across sales, procurement, inspection and machining to keep the overall operation coordinated and efficient.
Luhtala’s route to the role ran through T-DRILL’s machining shop: he began as a lathe operator in Isokyrö, later became a Manufacturing Engineer and supervised that shop before moving to Assembly at the company’s headquarters in Laihia. He now supervises and manages a 30-person team as T-DRILL’s Assembly Supervisor and Occupational Safety Officer.
Frequently asked questions
What roles has Sami Luhtala held at T-DRILL since starting as a lathe operator in 2008?
Luhtala joined T-DRILL’s machining shop in Isokyrö in 2008 as a lathe operator. He later operated a milling machine, trained as a Manufacturing Engineer, and became machining-shop supervisor in 2016 while still the youngest employee. In 2021, he moved to Laihia as Assembly Supervisor, and his current duties also include serving as the company’s Occupational Safety Officer.
What responsibilities did Sami Luhtala have during the commissioning of T-DRILL’s new Maunula assembly hall?
During commissioning, Luhtala planned the transfer of assembly operations to the Maunula hall and took responsibility for the production start-up. He also participated actively in designing the new facility. In this work, he coordinated closely with sales, procurement, inspection, and machining, with the broader aim of making the overall operation work and Assembly run as efficiently as possible.
How has T-DRILL’s recent growth changed the workload and structure of its assembly operation?
T-DRILL’s recent growth has also been felt in assembly, but the source does not explain exactly how. It identifies a 30-person assembly team and the new Maunula hall, where Sami Luhtala planned the operational transfer and was responsible for the production start-up. No details are provided about changes in workload, staffing, scheduling, product mix, or floor-level operating methods.
How large was the assembly team managed from T-DRILL’s headquarters in Laihia, and when did Sami move into that role?
Luhtala moved to the Assembly Supervisor role at T-DRILL’s headquarters in Laihia in 2021. He supervises and manages a 30-person assembly team. His remit also extends beyond team supervision because he serves as T-DRILL’s Occupational Safety Officer and collaborates with sales, procurement, inspection, and machining.
What kind of work did T-DRILL’s machining shop perform on the company’s own products?
The machining shop handled demanding machining for T-DRILL’s own products rather than serial production. Luhtala said this type of work kept his job varied and interesting, alongside the strong group of people and working atmosphere in the shop. He also spent several years operating a milling machine before training as a Manufacturing Engineer.
Which departments did Sami Luhtala work with to keep assembly operating efficiently?
Luhtala works closely with sales, procurement, inspection, and machining. He describes his role as making sure the big picture works and that Assembly operates as efficiently as possible. That coordination extends beyond the production floor: when the Maunula hall was commissioned, he helped design it, planned the move, and took responsibility for the production start-up.
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