Operator

About the role

Join HGC Industries as an Operator and become part of a team that takes pride in quality, teamwork, and excellence. In this hands-on role, you’ll operate production equipment, ensure parts meet customer specifications, and help keep our manufacturing process running smoothly and efficiently. We’re looking for dependable, motivated individuals who enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, paying attention to detail, and learning new skills.

Responsibilities

• Set up different presses per procedure with minimum downtime (insert die boards, load material, and check for correct material and yield per F.O.)
• Learn all the required functions of presses in the press bank, such as turning the machine on/off, emergency stop, checking the roll stand, and ensuring the material is fitting properly through the feeder
• Operate the press at maximum speed that allows for safety and consistent, accurate cut part outcome
• Run material through the press, meet quality count and rate requirements according to customer and HGC guidelines
• Constantly monitor quality results, paying attention to detail and reporting any defects
• Catch and/or move gaskets from the press neatly to avoid distortion
• Finish parts and remove scrap from gaskets
• Consistently meet efficiency goals per factory order
• Separate box quantities according to customer guidelines
• Fill out the paperwork correctly for each run
• Measure and compare parts for accuracy
• MATCH all parts with the order blueprint and ensure that parts have all the material branding requirements
• Prepare parts for shipping, pack parts into cartons, and ensure all parts have been packed following the required instructions.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and percentages
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent time management skills and ability to efficiently manage priorities and tasks based on importance
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Adaptability skills to effectively manage demands, frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events
• Ability to work self-sufficiently to ensure accuracy and quality of tasks
• Ability to navigate and resolve internal or external situations effectively and resourcefully
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with customers, co-workers, and HGC Industries stakeholders
• Ability to demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness and monitor their work to ensure quality
• Ability to effectively manage both emotional and social intelligence
• A strong willingness to learn new processes and procedures will help the individual be successful at HGC
• Ability to follow HGC safety and security guidelines when operating and using company equipment and materials

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED preferred
• Previous manufacturing experience a plus

Compensation

$17.75/hour based on experience

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 6:00am to 2:30pm

Location

(On-Site, Indianapolis (Martindale-Brightwood area))

Sign-On Bonus

Earn $200 after your first 90 days, $300 after 6 months, and $500 after reaching your 1-year anniversary with the company.

Incentive Pay

Boost your earnings with the opportunity to earn additional incentive pay based on your efficiency and performance.

Equal Employment Opportunity

HGC Industries provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type.