USA Made- Clean accessible location in Franklin, WI
- Medical, Dental, Vision plan
- Company-paid short-term disability, life and AD&D insurance
- Flex Spending plans (medical and dependent care)
- 401k Plan with company match - no waiting period
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid holidays
- A culture of welcoming and learning in a smaller manufacturing environment
- Your safety is a priority
Mechanical Engineer
Responsibilities:
- Work with Engineering Manager, Mechanical Engineers, Drafters and Manufacturing Support to develop conceptual designs for hydraulic & pneumatic cylinders, valves, accumulators and components and generate necessary documents including manufacturing drawings and bills of material
- Works with the customer and Engineering Manager in the receipt of custom product design requests, provide necessary design details to help with quoting and identification of the most efficient engineering design, development and manufacturing process
- Develops and analyzes product designs on a timely basis, provides guidance to designers or drafters in preparing engineering general assembly and/or manufacturing detail drawings and documentation to ensure the customer needs and product engineering requirements are met
- Responsible for generating and releasing the Bill of Material to other departments
- Works closely with the Engineering Manager and other Nopak Management in developing an efficient design, manufacturing process, testing and scheduling of order to ensure timely production and shipment of the product to the customer
- Develops product designs from the specifications provided by the Engineering Manager, Sales Department and/or the customer
- Discuss the manufacturing process for product and component development with the engineering team members to ensure clear direction and understanding of the desired end result and to facilitate the quoting process
- Perform initial and ongoing design reviews with Nopak team and/or customers
- Work closely with the Purchasing Department to identify the right materials at the best possible price to meet customer requirements for approved materials
- Based on direction by the Engineering Manager and President, periodic overnight travel to customers to assist in the product design process and provide support to the Nopak sales and marketing efforts
- Ability to work within SolidWorks, AutoCad or other CAD software to efficiently release drawings both internally and to customers
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Must have the ability to use scientific and mathematical principles to develop technical solutions for cylinders, valves and accumulators
- Must be able to carry out written, verbal and diagrammatic instructions; apply logical/scientific thinking; perform basic and advanced arithmetic and engineering calculations; use a variety of engineering tools and techniques
- Requires excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate with employees and management
- Rudimentary understanding of conventional machining practices and machine shop theory
- Knowledge/Familiarity of CAD software packages such as SolidWorks and AutoCad
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CNC Machinist – 1st Shift
Job description
Now is a great time to join Nopak. As our fourth-generation family held business continues our growth journey, we’re looking to add ambitious and energetic individuals with some machining education or experience to learn more and grow within our team. This is a great role for someone looking to use their knowledge of tooling and fixturing applications, extend their CNC programming, and expand lean manufacturing skills in a fast-paced and continuously improving manufacturing environment.
We offer a wage review after 90 days along with annual merit reviews!!! A dedication to a positive goal-oriented environment and personal development is a must. Willingness to speak up and be heard on how we can get out of our day-to-day comfort zone and improve is a big plus. We pride ourselves on helping energetic and moldable employees thrive in our entrepreneurial and fast-paced culture. If you’re looking for the chance to learn and make an impact, we would love to add you to our team.
We offer flexible shift schedules as well as performance and profit-based incentives to help you work at your best level and be compensated for it.”
Responsibilities:
- Set-up, adjust and operate shop machine tools to perform complex machining operations on a variety of close tolerance work in a high mix short lead time environment
- Operate CNC machining equipment, and a variety of supporting equipment to perform a series of progressive machining operations to meet precise tolerance and finish requirements.
- Work from detailed and involved drawings and specifications. Machine types to include CNC Vertical Mills, CNC Horizontal boring bars, CNC lathes, assorted manual machines, special purpose machines, etc.
- Work can range from smaller less complicated work to large and expensive work or smaller work of complicated nature having critical and exacting requirements as to tolerance and finish.
- Lay out and self-inspect workmanship.
- Diagnose and rectify tooling problems and machine malfunctions.
- Use a wide variety of precision measuring instruments and perform complex inspection of machining specifications and criteria.
- Knowledge of deburring techniques and ability to operate a variety of deburr and finishing equipment.
- Active and integral participation in machining improvement Kaizens / Lean efforts
Description of other duties that may be assigned: Perform general shop duties including, but not limited to: material handling, simple deburring, non-skilled machining, and other production related duties as assigned by supervision.
Must adhere to safety standards.
Perform light housekeeping duties (5S) and light preventative maintenance duties as prescribed by management, and all other tasks as required by management.
An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate).
- Trade school certificate preferred, or a mix of experience and education.
- 1 year of CNC machining experience (classroom work will count).
- Requires knowledge of CNC and conventional machining and machine shop theory.
- General knowledge of G and M code and able to perform simple set-ups.
- Requires the ability to use a tablet to follow work schedule and record labor.
- Requires knowledge of materials, using fixtures, and understanding the use of the appropriate tooling for the job they are running.
- Must have demonstrated ability to adhere to quality standards, criteria, and drawing specification.
- Must display a strong “sense of urgency” and can do approach and possess a passion for reducing costs
- Requires excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate with employees and management.
Preferred Qualifications:
Physical and Mental Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and/or hear, and/or use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls. The employee is required to stand, and/or walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or 10-50 pounds while moving product or small packages. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
Protective Clothing Required: Safety glasses, steel-toe shoes. Gloves are available and recommended.
Working Environment:
Work is performed in a shop environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is frequently exposed to vibration, The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.
View Full Job PostingCNC Machinist – Evening/Night Shift
Job description
Now is a great time to join Nopak. As our fourth-generation family held business continues our growth journey to add a night shift, we’re looking to add ambitious and energetic individuals with some machining education or experience to learn more and grow within our team. This is a great role for someone looking to use their knowledge of tooling and fixturing applications, extend their CNC programming, and expand lean manufacturing skills in a fast-paced and continuously improving manufacturing environment.
We offer a wage review after 90 days along with annual merit reviews!!! A dedication to a positive goal-oriented environment and personal development is a must. Willingness to speak up and be heard on how we can get out of our day-to-day comfort zone and improve is a big plus. We pride ourselves on helping energetic and moldable employees thrive in our entrepreneurial and fast-paced culture. If you’re looking for the chance to learn and make an impact, we would love to add you to our team.
We offer flexible shift schedules as well as performance and profit-based incentives to help you work at your best level and be compensated for it.”
Hours for this role are (4) 10 hour shifts – Monday to Thursday, 9PM to 7AM.
Responsibilities:
- Set-up, adjust and operate shop machine tools to perform complex machining operations on a variety of close tolerance work in a high mix short lead time environment
- Operate CNC machining equipment, and a variety of supporting equipment to perform a series of progressive machining operations to meet precise tolerance and finish requirements.
- Work from detailed and involved drawings and specifications. Machine types to include CNC Vertical Mills, CNC Horizontal boring bars, CNC lathes, assorted manual machines, special purpose machines, etc.
- Work can range from smaller less complicated work to large and expensive work or smaller work of complicated nature having critical and exacting requirements as to tolerance and finish.
- Lay out and self-inspect workmanship.
- Diagnose and rectify tooling problems and machine malfunctions.
- Use a wide variety of precision measuring instruments and perform complex inspection of machining specifications and criteria.
- Knowledge of deburring techniques and ability to operate a variety of deburr and finishing equipment.
- Active and integral participation in machining improvement Kaizens / Lean efforts
Description of other duties that may be assigned: Perform general shop duties including, but not limited to: material handling, simple deburring, non-skilled machining, and other production related duties as assigned by supervision.
Must adhere to safety standards.
Perform light housekeeping duties (5S) and light preventative maintenance duties as prescribed by management, and all other tasks as required by management.
An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate).
- Trade school certificate preferred, or a mix of experience and education.
- 1 year of CNC machining experience (classroom work will count).
- Requires knowledge of CNC and conventional machining and machine shop theory.
- General knowledge of G and M code and able to perform simple set-ups.
- Requires the ability to use a tablet to follow work schedule and record labor.
- Requires knowledge of materials, using fixtures, and understanding the use of the appropriate tooling for the job they are running.
- Must have demonstrated ability to adhere to quality standards, criteria, and drawing specification.
- Must display a strong “sense of urgency” and can do approach and possess a passion for reducing costs
- Requires excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate with employees and management.
Preferred Qualifications:
Physical and Mental Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and/or hear, and/or use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls. The employee is required to stand, and/or walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or 10-50 pounds while moving product or small packages. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
Protective Clothing Required: Safety glasses, steel-toe shoes. Gloves are available and recommended.
Working Environment:
Work is performed in a shop environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is frequently exposed to vibration, The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.
View Full Job PostingInside Sales Representative
Job Purpose:
We are looking for a talented and competitive Inside Sales Representative that thrives in a fast paced and growing environment. The Inside Sales Representative is responsible for taking a pro-active approach to sales by developing and growing existing accounts through relationship building and meeting all the customers’ needs.
Responsibilities:
- Communicating with customers, making outbound calls to existing customers and following up on sales quotes.
- Understanding customers’ needs and identifying sales opportunities.
- Answering customers questions and sending additional information via email.
- Conduct sales calls via phone and grow relationships with customers to achieve targeted growth goals.
- Provides customers with product details – features, benefits, competitive comparison.
- Resolves issues by working with the customer, Regional Sales Managers and/or other departments.
- Assist customers with pricing and availability, order processing and order status requests.
- Uses in-depth knowledge of product application to assist customers in selecting product for their business.
- Guides customers to utilize tools available to confirm correct product configuration.
- Keep up with product and service information and updates.
- Work closely with the outside sales team to identify key projects and gain competitive information.
- Explaining and demonstrating features of products and services.
- Staying informed about competing products and services.
- Closing sales and achieving sales targets.
- Data entry including sales orders and customer quotations.
Description of other duties:
Generates sales quotations and handles customer inquiries. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Good organizational skills and the ability to multitask.
- Requires excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate with customers, employees and management.
- Ability to communicate professionally in written responses to emails, RFQ’s, and report submissions.
- Exceptional customer service skills.
- Strong listening and sales skills.
- Organized and analytical.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Self-Motivated with a proven track record in technical sales
- Knowledge of cylinders
- Comfortable with technical sales and customer service
- Strong presentation skills
- Communicate professionally in both written and verbal responses to emails, RFQs and when submitting reports
- Ability to eliminate sales obstacles through creative and adaptive approaches
- Knowledge of how to sell through a distribution network
- Associates degree in Sales, Engineering or equivalent
- Previous experience in an outbound call center or a related sales position
- Track record of meeting daily activity goals
- Experience with using CRM software
