Nopak is the world’s most experienced manufacturer of high-density balers and hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders, valves, and accumulators. Nopak is growing and we are in need of skilled, reliable, self-motivated team members with a passion for product excellence. Work in a small team environment. We offer competitive pay and benefits and a positive working environment where your contributions matter. In addition, employees enjoy a benefits package, including:
  • 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
Please view our available positions below and submit your resumé to: human.resources@nopak.com or apply below.

Production Planner / Buyer

Job Purpose:

Nopak has been a pioneer in manufacturing since 1887. Nopak is a privately held fourth generation family business and is the world’s most experienced manufacturer of hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders, valves and accumulators. Leveraging over a century of proven engineering expertise, Nopak offers robust, custom-engineered solutions, delivered with exceptional customer service from America’s Midwest.

This position will report to our Sr. Manager of Supply Chain and focus on building and analyzing our production schedule, work with our shipping/receiving and material handling team ensuring proper delivery of materials to work centers and work with our buying team to ensure correct purchase of raw materials.  This individual will also work with outside partners and Nopak staff to ensure our ERP functions well and provides the data we need to purchase materials, plan well and make good business decisions.

Responsibilities:

  • Write PO’s based on the shortage report and Planning Worksheet
  • Follow up with Follow up with Suppliers and Vendors
  • Assist with Quoting Material from new suppliers or new component needs
  • Write PO’s for shop floor and engineering needs
  • Release and Print work orders
  • Assist in maintaining production schedule
  • Work with material handling team to ensure proper staging of materials to accomplish efficient production schedules
  • Utilize ERP software and supporting worksheets to maintain processes for production planning/buying and capacity planning.
  • Coordinate efforts for expedited materials to ensure customer deliveries are in accordance with schedule
  • Interface with the Engineering team to receive technical support during manufacturing and delivery of product.
  • Coordinate, plan and process outside sub-contract work.
  • Complete Supplier Score cards
  • Identify potential gaps in our supply chain and work to close those gaps through dual suppliers where necessary

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Minimum 2 years progressive planning/scheduling and or buying experience in a manufacturing atmosphere
  • Experience in production/buyer scheduling and ERP systems.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate with employees and management
  • Intermediate level of Microsoft Excel knowledge
  • Organizational skills with an ability to multi-task on a daily basis

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 handle or touch objects, tools or controls. The employee is required to stand, and/or walk. The employee must occasionally lift 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. Safety glasses and steel-toe shoes required while performing this job.

 

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Materials Supervisor

Job Purpose:

Nopak has been a pioneer in manufacturing since 1887. Nopak is a privately held fourth generation family business and is the world’s most experienced manufacturer of hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders, valves and accumulators. Leveraging over a century of proven engineering expertise, Nopak offers robust, custom-engineered solutions, delivered with exceptional customer service from America’s Midwest.

This position will report to our Sr. Manager of Supply Chain and focus on analyzing and setting appropriate stock levels in our ERP, oversee our shipping/receiving and material handling team and processes, work with our buying team to provide information for vendor management, and oversee our logistics providers.  This individual will also work with outside partners and Nopak staff to ensure our ERP functions well and provides the data we need to purchase materials, plan well and make good business decisions.

Responsibilities:

  • Analyze past and planned materials usage and set appropriate stock levels in our ERP
  • ERP Superuser across Supply Chain team to assist others in finding and pulling data needed to make decisions
  • Oversee shipping/receiving and material handling employees in the plant – set processes, audit processes and enforce processes across these areas
  • Maintain inventory of packaging supplies
  • Maintain process for receiving and distribution of non-inventory items
  • Work with Nopak plant supervision and engineering teams to set material flow locations and rules within the plant and assist in auditing and enforcing those rules
  • Communicate with purchasing staff to ensure needed materials are purchased on a continuous basis and documents such as confirmations are stored with appropriate information entered
  • Develop and manage logistics relationships with material suppliers as well as outbound to customers
  • Develop and implement an inventory cycle counting program across material handling team and put in corrective actions and process improvements to maintain accurate inventory
  • Ensure material handling team pulls daily parts orders and stages daily materials at machines and assembly to efficiently maximize production to planned schedule
  • Manage daily and weekly shipping numbers and communicate with staff
  • Manage and document scrap material process to ensure inventory counts are accurate
  • Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Operations or other related field
  • 3+ years experience in materials management, planning, logistics and supply chain analysis
  • Experience building functionality within an ERP system, particularly in supply chain, planning and shipping/receiving functions
  • Proven ability to collect and analyze data in order to set appropriate stock levels for materials
  • Ability to communicate diplomatically and tactful with employees across a spectrum of skill and experience levels
  • Patience and foresight to help team master foundational processes before building more significant processes and skills
  • Comfortable working with data to make sense of metrics – intermediate to expert Excel skills

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 handle or touch objects, tools or controls. The employee is required to stand, and/or walk. The employee must occasionally lift 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. Safety glasses and steel-toe shoes required while performing this job.

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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.

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CNC 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.

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Material Handler

Job Purpose:

Now is a great time to join Nopak, a leader in fluid power located in the Greater Milwaukee Area. As our fourth-generation family held business undertakes a significant growth initiative, we’re looking to add a material handler to meet our production needs as we grow. The ideal candidate is a reliable, detailed oriented person with the ability to multitask.

Employees that love to drive change and improvement while enjoying a fast pace of their day thrive in our work environment.

The Material Handler performs various coordination activities to support company operations and maximize company revenue and profitability.

Responsibilities:

Description of Tasks and Responsibilities:

  • Provides organization of daily job orders from Production Planning to machine work centers and assembly line to maximize manufacturing output and assure on-time delivery.
  • Coordinates sales orders to the Assembly Line and distributes work load to assembly line
  • Directs material flow and proper staging in the work centers utilizing pick sheets
  • Receives, checks in all incoming parts to stockroom and distributes them physically and in the system
  • Advises Material Manager of inventory discrepancies and location inaccuracies.
  • Prepare and process documents, such as work orders, and route material.
  • Coordinates all outside processing operations
  • Deliver and route material to departments
  • Demonstrate ability to use a variety of basic measuring instruments (scale, tape measure, dial caliper) to verify/validate accurate part identification.
  • Conduct weekly inventory cycle counts
  • Supports Material flow improvements and lean concepts to be implemented.
  • Inventory cycle counts as needed
  • Carries out duties in accordance with company policies and applicable employment laws.

 

Description of other duties that may be assigned: Perform general shop duties including, but not limited to: mechanical assembly, testing, material handling, simple deburring, non-skilled machining, and other production related duties as assigned by supervision. Must adhere to safety standards. During high production peaks may be asked to perform production work. Perform light housekeeping duties (5S) duties as prescribed by management, and all other tasks as required by management.

 

 

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Requires education generally equivalent to a high school diploma.
  • Requires 1-3 years of related work experience.
  • Requires excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate with employees and management.
  • Requires the ability to use a personal computer and word processing, spreadsheet, and production software.
  • Requires knowledge of and the ability to use a variety of standard office equipment such as a computer, telephone, copy/fax machine.
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Shipping Receiving Associate

Job Purpose:

Now is a great time to join Galland Henning Nopak. As our fourth-generation family held business continues our growth journey, we’re looking to add ambitious and energetic individuals with some warehouse education or experience to learn more and grow within our team. This is a great role for someone looking to have an impact in our shipping processes.

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.

The Shipping Associate will verify and maintain records on incoming and outgoing shipments. Prepare items for shipment. Duties include packaging, addressing, stamping, and shipping merchandise or material; receiving, unpacking, verifying, and recording incoming merchandise or material; and arranging for the transportation of products.

Responsibilities:

Description of Tasks and Responsibilities:

  • Prepare documents such as packing slips, bills of lading and material receipts.
  • Use computers to enter, access or retrieve data
  • Record shipment data, such as weight, charges, tracking information, space availability, damages, or discrepancies for reporting, accounting, or recordkeeping purposes.
  • Contact carrier representatives to make arrangements and/or to issue instructions for shipping and delivery of materials.
  • Confer or correspond with establishment representatives to rectify problems, such as damages, shortages, or nonconformance to specifications.
  • Examine shipment contents and compare with records such as manifests, invoices, or orders to verify accuracy.
  • Inspects incoming packaging for damage and specifies the poor condition on the BOL before they sign.
  • Pack, seal, label, or affix postage to prepare materials for shipping, using hand tools, power tools, or postage meter.
  • Deliver or route materials to departments using hand truck, forklift, overhead crane, or sorting bins.
  • Determine shipping methods, routes, or rates for materials to be shipped.
  • Package items using foam or paper. This includes having to build pallets for freight shipments.
  • Requisition and store shipping materials and supplies to maintain inventory of stock.

 

Description of other duties that may be assigned: Perform general shop duties including, but not limited to: mechanical assembly, testing, material handling, simple deburring, non-skilled machining, and other production related duties as assigned by supervision. Must adhere to safety standards. During high production peaks may be asked to perform production work. Perform light housekeeping duties (5S) duties as prescribed by management, and all other tasks as required by management.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

  • A high school diploma or equivalent.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in shipping environment, preferably manufacturing.
  • Attention to detail
  • Accountable for achieving production goals and benchmarks.
  • Ability to be flexible and open to a wide variety of tasks and provide support when needed.
  • A desire to work in a small team-based environment and contribute immediately
  • Must be self-reliant and ready to work on all aspects of the position
  • General knowledge of occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions required in manufacturing setting.
  • Effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Effective computer skills
  • Should have a demonstrated ability to function successfully in a fast-paced, changing work environment.
  • CLERICAL – Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records and other office procedures and terminology.
  • PRODUCTION & PROCESSING – Knowledge of shipping software and different types of transportation methods, carriers, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods
  • LANGUAGE – Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

 

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CNC Programmer / Machinist

Job Purpose:

Now is a great time to join Galland Henning Nopak, a leader in fluid power located in the Greater Milwaukee Area. As our fourth-generation family held business undertakes a significant growth initiative, we’re looking to add a programmer to meet our production needs as we grow. The ideal candidate is a reliable, detailed oriented person with the ability to multitask.

Employees that love to drive change and improvement while enjoying a fast pace of their day thrive in our work environment.

The Programmer/Machinist will manage, direct and coordinate all programming activities related to machining to maximize productivity while maintaining quality and meeting customer delivery deadlines. Individual will be results-oriented and priority-driven, with proven ability to execute targeted goals.

Responsibilities:

Description of Tasks and Responsibilities:

  • Program all machining work centers using MasterCam and manual programming techniques for all CNC equipment
  • Create and maintain all part routings and manufacturing standards within ERP system
  • Teamwork and communication skills
  • Be aware of set jobs rates, and maintain them daily
  • Follow the daily and weekly priority that set by production planners and ensure to complete them as planned
  • Be able to setup and run CNC and Lathe machines
  • Setup and change over Mill and Lathe machines for machinists to optimize the machine utilization daily
  • Utilize solid models to generate programs, work layouts, and setup instructions
  • Develop, manage, and update 3D models of all CNC machine work envelopes, work holding and fixturing
  • Develop and institute standardized rules, strategies, routines, and techniques for all CNC operations: including work holding concepts, tooling approach strategy, roughing/finishing sequence, stock removal rates for roughing/finishing, and machining application routines
  • Manage and maintain standardized electronic work instruction format (setup sheets) across all CNC equipment, with Manufacturing Engineering support
  • Maintain data integrity and accuracy between part routing, CNC program, and work instructions, with Manufacturing Engineering support
  • Institute and maintain electronic tooling database library & identification numbers for all CNC tooling, with Manufacturing Engineering support
  • Evaluate improvement potential within CAM software to optimize efficiency/accuracy and recommend improvements
  • Manage all CNC program libraries for most current/accurate version
  • Manage DNC Predator system for program uploads, verification of accuracy, and overall system update to latest version
  • Manage all CNC controllers to ensure program consistency and that programs are not kept in CNC controls, with Supervisor support
  • Responsible to lead all production activities within defined area.
  • Set up and operate machines (calibration, cleaning etc.) to preform machining operations
  • Read blueprints or job order to determine product specifications and tooling instructions
  • Control and adjust machine settings (e.g. speed)
  • Keep workplace safe, clean, and organized
  • Help with trouble shooting when needed

 

Description of other duties that may be assigned: Perform general shop duties including, but not limited to: mechanical assembly, testing, material handling, simple deburring, non-skilled machining, and other production related duties as assigned by supervision. Must adhere to safety standards. During high production peaks may be asked to perform production work. Perform light housekeeping duties (5S) duties as prescribed by management, and all other tasks as required by management.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

  • A high school diploma or equivalent; technical degree is a plus
  • Minimum of 2 years progressive lead experience or equivalent experience in non-lead roles
  • Proven experience as a machine operator
  • Understanding of production procedures
  • Accountable for achieving production goals and benchmarks.
  • Knowledge of occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions required in manufacturing setting.
  • Leadership and decision-making abilities.
  • Effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Should have a demonstrated ability to function successfully in a fast-paced, changing work environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma/GED.
  • Previous machine shop background desired.
  • Familiar with ISO or other Quality Standards.
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