Set Up Technician

Job Overview

The Set Up Technician is responsible for setting presses and other machines to manufacture gaskets and other similar products. This position will support the operations team by learning all presses in each press bank, ensuring parts are made with 100% accuracy while contributing to all tasks and responsibilities necessary for the team's success, and satisfying the needs of our customers according to HGC guidelines and ensuring parts are made with 100% quality and are shipped on time to all customers.

Essential Functions

• Tear down and set up new dies for machines with minimal downtime.
• Learn all required functions of presses in the press bank.
• Must operate the press at maximum speed, allowing for safety and consistent, accurate cut part outcome.
• Set up different presses per procedure with minimum downtime (insert die boards, load material, and check for correct material and yield per F.O.).
• Run material through the press, meet quality count and rate requirements according to customer and HGC guidelines.
• Constantly monitor for quality results, paying attention to detail and reporting defects.
• Able to catch and/or move gaskets from press neatly to avoid distortion.
• Consistently meet efficiency goals per factory order.
• Separate box quantities according to customer guidelines.
• Follow written and verbal directions.
• Correctly fill out paperwork for each run.
• Measure and compare parts for accuracy.
• Read blueprints.
• Help prepare parts for shipping (including finishing).
• Remove scrap from gaskets and pack parts per instructions.

Required Skills & Abilities

• 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.
• 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.

Physical Demands

• Standing for long periods. 5-10 hours per day.
• Walking for long periods. 1-5 hours per day.
• Stoop, kneel, bend/crouch, and crawl. Occasionally.
• Lift and carry objects (30 lbs. maximum). Occasionally.
• Climb/use a ladder. Occasionally.

Environmental Conditions

• Manufacturing plant and office employees can/will be exposed to noise, dirt, dust, fumes, odors, chemicals, and other airborne particles.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• None

SCHEDULE

• Monday through Friday, 2:00pm to 10:30pm

CLASSIFICATION

• Full-Time, Non-Exempt

LOCATION

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

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off Policy
• $1000 sign-on bonus
• 401(k) Retirement Program w/ Company Match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• LTD & STDEmployer-Paid Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance/Discount Plan
• Employee Assistance Program