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
- Marketing Specialist
- Inside Sales Representative
- Mechanical Engineer
- Skilled Machinist
- CNC Machinist - Float
- Material Handler
Material Handler
Job Purpose:
The Material Handler performs various coordination activities to support company operations and maximize company revenue and profitability.
Responsibilities:
- Provides organization of daily job orders from Production Planning to assemblers (Cylinders & Balers), machinists, and welders 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
- Assists Supervisor in assigning, and directing work
- Works through Supervisor in addressing material shortages or bottlenecks.
- Works through Master Scheduler and Engineer to address job order informational in-accuracies
- Pull daily parts Baler orders, pull machining / welding orders
- 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.
- Train Final Assembly assistant on all parts of the job as a backup.
- 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 such adjusting inventory, cylinder assembly, material handling, simple deburring, washing, crating, non-skilled machining, assisting shipping & receiving as needed 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:
- 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.
CNC Machinist – Float
Job Purpose:
Set-up, adjust, and operate shop CNC machine tools to perform complex machining operations on a variety of close tolerance work. Able to program parts using software as well as editing at the machine.
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 Machining Centers, 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
- High and low volume production experience utilizing pallet changers/pallet pool systems
- Use of Mastercam programming software
- Utilize solid models to generate programs, work layouts, and setup instructions.
- Able to edit/modify programs at the control as needed
- Experience with high feed/high speed tooling utilization
- 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.
Description of other duties that may be assigned:
Perform general shop duties including, but not limited to: material handling, simple deburring, 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 or Associate degree in machining, or a mix of education and experience.
- 8-10 years of CNC Machining Experience
- Requires knowledge of CNC and conventional machining and machine shop theory.
- 3-5 years of experience in CNC programming (MasterCAM, CAM Works, G-Code and M-Code, machine tool setup and integration, tooling, fixture and gage design/application).
- Requires the ability to use a personal computer and word processing, spreadsheet, and production software.
- Requires knowledge of materials, tooling & fixturing application, ability to adapt tooling, fixturing and attachments for special work requirements.
- 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 improving efficiency.
- Requires excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate with employees and management.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior experience working directly with Mastercam.
- Knowledge of a variety of work holding and an extensive knowledge of tooling.
- Experience with both Haas CNC Mills and Lathes.
Mechanical Engineer
JOB PURPOSE:
The Mechanical Engineer supports product engineering department goals through developing product designs and, provide guidance to designers and drafters in preparing engineering general assembly drawings, manufacturing detail drawings and documentation. Responsible for interacting with current and potential customers to develop new product designs and to assist in preparing customer price quotes. Provides manufacturing and customer support.
Responsibilities:
- Work with Chief Engineer, other Mechanical Engineers, drafters, and Manufacturing Engineer, to develop conceptual designs for hydraulic & pneumatic cylinders, pneumatic valves, balers, and baler components, and subsequently generate necessary documents (manufacturing drawings, Bills of material, operation manuals, etc.).
- Works with the customers and the Chief Engineer 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 processes.
- Develops and analyzes product designs on a timely basis and provides guidance to designers or drafters in preparing engineering general assembly drawings and manufacturing detail drawings and documentation to ensure the customer needs and product engineering requirements are met.
- Develops product designs from specifications provided by the Chief Engineer, Sales department personnel and/or the customer.
- Works closely with the Chief Engineer and others in the GHN management team in developing an efficient design, manufacturing process, testing and scheduling of product and component custom orders to ensure timely production and shipment of the product to the customer.
- Responsible for generating and releasing the Bills of Material to other departments.
- Discuss the manufacturing process for product and component development with the engineering team members to ensure clear direction and understanding of the desired result and to facilitate the quoting process. Perform initial and ongoing design reviews.
- Based on direction provided by the Chief Engineer and the Vice President of Sales and Marketing, periodically visit customers to assist in the product design process and to provide support to the GHN’s sales and marketing efforts.
- Work closely with the Purchasing Department in identifying the right materials at the best possible price – to meet customer requirements & buy appropriate materials.
- Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
- Position may be required to periodically flex to off shifts and provide weekend coverage due to production demands
Description of other duties that may be assigned:
Provide design and engineering support and backup for other Engineers and designers. Review drawings from other team members for accuracy.
Remain current on fluid power industry trends, new product design ideas, and activities of the competitors.
Actively seek professional development activities to enhance product design skills.
Perform occasional general shop duties including, but not limited to, assembling the products, measuring dimensions, using gauges. Must help with assembly, testing and on-site commissioning of balers.
Must adhere to safety standards
Additionally, visit the field sites where GHN products are used and provide support as required by the organization. This may require traveling with service personnel to assist with troubleshooting.
Occasionally, must be able to accompany the sales team members to provide technical support when visiting a customer’s facility. Traveling overseas may be required from time to time.
Perform light housekeeping duties (5S) 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:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Must have the ability of use scientific and mathematical principles to develop technical solutions for cylinders, valves and balers.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.
- Knowledge/Familiarity of CAD software packages such as Solid Works and Auto Cad
- Knowledge of occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions required in manufacturing setting.
- Effective computer skills, including MS Office.
- General understanding of structural Welding principals/concepts
- Requires the ability to use a personal computer and word processing, spreadsheet, and production software.
Preferred Attributes:
- Requires excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate with employees and management.
- Rudimentary understanding of conventional machining practices and machine shop theory.
- Investigative and analytical abilities.
- Mechanical Assembly exposure a plus
- Accountable for achieving document release goals and benchmarks.
- Leadership and decision-making abilities.
- Should have a demonstrated ability to function successfully in a fast-paced, changing work environment
- Familiarity with ISO or other Quality Standards.
Marketing Specialist
Job Purpose:
Galland Henning Nopak, a leader in fluid power located in the Greater Milwaukee Area, is in search of an innovative and motivated individual to lead our marketing efforts as we undertake a significant growth initiative. The focus of this position is to be the internal leader of our marketing efforts as we transform our web, digital and content strategy.
In addition, this individual will work with our distribution channel partners to ensure they’re equipped with all collateral to promote our brand. The ideal candidate will develop and manage our social media campaigns, project manage our external marketing relationships and assist in managing our website. You will work closely with our Vice President of Sales and President to support sales generating activities (brand, channel, digital) and utilize your marketing expertise to help develop and execute marketing programs that will increase demand and drive revenue.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee and coordinate successful marketing campaigns in conjunction with outside marketing resources including digital content, web, social media campaigns and channel related activities.
- Support Sales Team in various aspects, including lead collection, qualification, distribution, and client information management
- Social Media campaign management including content on various social media platforms.
- Website management with assistance from outside vendors.
- Manage aspects of project photography, scheduling, posting, etc.
- Design and order print material; business cards, flyers, company logo apparel, brochures, etc.
- Develop company documents, policies, and training plans as needed
- Aid in Business Development functions
- Gather data sets from ERP and other customer data sources and complete analysis with assistance from finance team and sales management.
- Various admin tasks to support the inside and outside sales teams as needed
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing or related field
- 2+ years’ experience in marketing
- Proven experience participating in marketing campaigns across channels that engage, educate, and motivate
- Solid knowledge of website analytics tools
- Exceptional organizational and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and contribute to a team environment
- Comfortable working with numbers, making sense of metrics and processing figures with spreadsheets
Inside 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.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & 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.
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.
PREFERRED 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
Skilled Machinist
Full-Time 1st Shift 7:00am to 3:30pm
Full-Time 2nd Shift 1:00pm to 9:00pm
Responsibilities
- Experience with machine operations working with hydraulic cylinders is preferred but not essential
- Set-up, adjust and operate shop machine tools to perform machining operations on a variety of close tolerance work in a high mix short lead time environment
- Work from detailed and involved drawings and specifications. Machine types to include CNC Vertical Mills & CNC Horizontal Machining Centers, assorted manual machines, special purpose machines, etc.
- Work can range from smaller less complicated projects or large and expensive projects
- Projects vary and require attention to detail and the ability to change priorities based upon customer specification and company need
- Perform quality inspections and trouble shot
- Experience with deburring techniques and ability to operate a variety of deburr and finishing equipment
- Experience preferred with machining improvement Kaizens / Lean efforts
- Experience with high feed/high speed tooling utilization
- Work closely and effectively with Manufacturing and operations team to the highest degree of performance
- Follow all safety policies and procedures
- Perform other duties as needed
Qualifications
- High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence ) preferred
- Progressive Machining Experience of at least 2 years preferred
- Understanding of CNC and conventional machining
- Experience with minor CNC programming, G-Code and M-Code, machine tool setup and integration, tooling, fixture and gage design/application
- Ability to enter Data into personal computer
- Demonstrated reliable work history in a manufacturing environment
- Commitment to producing quality products meeting the customers specifications
- Ability to work under tight timelines with possible overtime needs