Nopak is the world’s most experienced manufacturer of 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 with opportunity to grow your career with us. We offer competitive pay, 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.

• Controller
• HR Generalist
• Buyer
• CNC Machinist - 1st Shift
• CNC Machinist - Night Shift
• Material Handler
• Assembler
• Painter

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Controller

Job Purpose:

Now is a great time to join Nopak, a leader in fluid power located in the Greater Milwaukee Area. As our privately held business undertakes a significant growth initiative with new customer opportunities.  Employees that love to own processes and drive improvements while enjoying the fast pace of their day thrive in our work environment.

We’re hiring a Controller to oversee our accounting and finance function at our Franklin, WI facility.  Now is a great time to join Nopak as we embark on our next stage of growth as we continue to take market share in our core customer segments.  This position is responsible for complete accounting and finance department oversight at Nopak.

Responsibilities:

Description of Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Perform month end closing activities including bank reconciliations, account reconciliations, accruals and prepaid expense adjustments
• Perform regular review of purchase variance accounts and work with materials team to set appropriate standard costs
• Annual inventory costing calculations, update inventory values to reflect revised standard costs
• Oversee daily tasks with staff accountant such as depositing checks remotely, recording receipts in accounting system and tying vendor invoices received to inventory receipts
• Weekly tasks such as running payroll, following up on past due A/R and completing weekly vendor payments via check and ACH
• Document accounting and admin processes and maintain current approved versions
• Provide oversight and quality control in cycle count program owned by Warehouse Supervisor
• Monthly analysis of financials including margin, SG&A, sales by customer and price variances on materials as well as input on cash projections
• Prepare 13-week cash flow projections on a biweekly basis
• Prepare monthly financial report to send to board and shareholders with completed financials
• Prepare company budgets and quarterly year end forecast updates with assistance from Ops, Sales, and Fractional CFO
• Prepare first draft of quarterly board reporting PowerPoint deck for review with Fractional CFO
• Assist with IT resource management including managed service provider (MSP) and ERP consulting firm
• Assist with ad hoc responsibilities such as report creation and analysis for sales and operations teams
• Perform ad hoc analysis as requested by other members of the company leadership team

 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years’ in an oversight role in an accounting department performing account reconciliations and working with others on a team
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• Computer use (ERP, Microsoft Office Suite) competency
• Self-motivated and driven
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate with customers, employees and management
• Ability to use a personal computer and word processing, spreadsheet, and accounting software.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central ERP/Accounting Package
• Familiarity with Claude AI
• CPA, CMA or other certification

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Buyer

Job Purpose:

Now is a great time to join Nopak, a leader in fluid power located in the Greater Milwaukee Area. As our privately held business undertakes a significant growth initiative with new customer opportunities, we are seeking growth minded team members.  Employees that love to own processes and drive improvements while enjoying the fast pace of their day thrive in our work environment.

We’re hiring a Buyer to own our purchasing and procurement function at our Franklin, WI facility.  Now is a great time to join Nopak as we embark on our next stage of growth as we continue to take market share in our core customer segments.  The ideal candidate is a reliable, detail-oriented person with the ability to multitask and a desire to grow.

 

Responsibilities:

• Issue PO’s based on the shortage report and Planning Worksheet, as well as shop floor needs
• Follow up with Follow up with Suppliers and Vendors
• Assist Take lead on new supplier search and procurement projects with assistance from engineering and operations teams
• Write RelUpdate item cards with any changes in lead time or safety stock
• Effectively communicate with vendors in regard to order acknowledgements, on-time and late deliveries, and delivery discrepancies
• Coordinate efforts for expedited materials to ensure customer deliveries are in accordance with production schedule
• Coordinate, plan and process outside sub-contract work
• Identify potential gaps in our supply chain and work to close those gaps through dual suppliers where necessary

 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires an Associate’s degree in supply chain, operations, or related field
• Must display a strong “sense of urgency” and “can do” approach, while also possessing a passion for reducing costs
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate with employees and management
• Intermediate level of Microsoft Excel knowledge
• Organizational skills with the ability to multi-task on a daily basis
• Computer skills necessary – accuracy & attention to details a must

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, operations, or related field
• Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central ERP/Accounting Package
• Familiarity with Claude AI

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Human Resources Generalist

Job Purpose:

Now is a great time to join Nopak, a fourth-generation privately held business who is a leader in fluid power in Franklin.

The HR Generalist reports to the President and works in collaboration with the leadership team to direct the development, implementation, and coordination of policies and programs covering employment, wage and salary management, organization development, training, safety and health, benefits, and employee services. The HR Generalist initiates programs that lead to an engaged and retained workforce.  Promotes employee well-being and accountability throughout the organization.

This role can be anywhere from 0.6-1.0 FTE depending on qualifications and interest of the candidate.

 

Responsibilities:

• Direct the interpretation and application of established human resource policies throughout the organization to ensure fair and consistent treatment of all employees. Review all human resource policies, programs, and practices to keep the organization up to date on current practices compliance requirements and changing regulatory requirements.
• Direct and coordinate various activities designed to promote and maintain a high level of employee engagement.
• Keep up to date on governmental regulations and reporting requirements affecting company policies and human resource practices to include EEO, OSHA, ERISA, and wage and hour regulations. Implement changes and develop policies to comply with these changes.
• Establish compensation policies and structures, and performance appraisal programs. Assure that the compensation program is competitive and equitable considering the organization’s compensation philosophy.
• Exercise general supervision over the administration of the employee benefit program and the health and safety programs. Evaluate the cost of employee benefits in relation to employee needs and monitor the effectiveness of current health and safety programs.
• Participate in leadership team to plan and formulate the strategic direction of the company.
• Maintain overall supervision of the organization’s recruitment, placement, retention and training programs and ensure compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity regulations.
• Responsible for budget performance and for initiating cost saving directives in the human resource department.
• Prepare and direct the preparation of various reports for management review to include HR metrics, headcount reports and budgets
• Prepare biweekly payroll run with assistance from Accounting Manager
• Serve as resource for performance management and accountability assisting leaders in managing their teams.
• Assist with ad hoc responsibilities such as report creation and analysis for sales and operations teams along with leadership team.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

• HR experience in manufacturing environment strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of state and federal employment laws and compliance
• Excellent communication and relationship skills
• OSHA and Safety Knowledge
• MS Office proficient
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and seen as a trusted resource.
• Demonstrated skills in recruiting and training employees.
• Attention to timelines and details.
• Approachable and visible to all employees

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• PHR/SPHR certification
• Payroll experience, particularly Paylocity HRIS
• Willingness to own general office duties (if role is full-time)
• Familiarity with Claude AI

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Painter

Job description:

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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.

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.

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 privately 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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Assembler

Job Purpose:

Now is a great time to join Nopak, LLC!  Nopak, a leader in fluid power located in the Greater Milwaukee Area, is in search of an innovative and motivated individual to assist our machining efforts as we undertake a significant growth initiative. As our privately held business continues our growth journey, we’re looking to add ambitious and energetic individuals to learn more and grow within our team. This is a great role for someone looking to develop and learn new assembly methods and advance their career.

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.

Responsibilities:

• Positions parts according to knowledge of unit being assembled, or follow blueprints.
• Work from assembly drawings, technical instructions and specifications.
• Pull daily parts orders, pull weekly shipments, pull cylinder orders
• Perform inventory counts, stock and rotate incoming parts and machined parts
• Demonstrate ability to use a variety of precision test equipment, measuring instruments and gauging devices.
• Work requires skill and assembling techniques, plus basic mechanical principles
• Willingness to flex into and learn additional areas as needed to ensure proper factory flow
• Assist shipping and receiving, when necessary
• Learn additional areas of the business to ensure continuous improvement and positive career pathing

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 factory equipment and machinery

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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 mill 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
• 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 mill machines
• Setup and change over Mill 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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