A STRENGTHS-BASED CULTURE WITH STRONG EMPLOYEE GROWTH GOALS AND MULTIFACETED CAREER PATHS, IN A COLLABORATIVE WORK ENVIRONMENT
Careers
“If there is any difference between you and me, it may simply be that I get up every day and have a chance to do what I love to do, every day.”
– Warren Buffett, in a speech delivered to students at the University of Nebraska.
(2001, Buckingham, Clifton, Now Discover Your Strengths, pg. 19)
At Hapman, we believe that people are happiest and most productive when they are allowed to do what they are naturally good at doing. Our company hiring and career development programs are founded on the research and strengths-finder system developed by Marcus Buckingham and Donald O. Clifton, Ph.D. Based on data collected over 40 years, the strengths-finder program helps us identify each employee’s unique set of core talents.
“Talent, knowledge, and skills combine to create your strengths.”
(2001, Buckingham, Clifton, Now Discover Your Strengths, pg. 29)
We hire people for the strengths they possess, not the skills they have learned. Our interview process and internship evaluations are based on talent themes first, position skills second. Apply today and see what makes our company a great place to work, our people excited to come to work, and the material handling equipment we manufacturer the best in the industry.
A Global Material Handling Equipment Company with a Hands-On Approach
We are a privately-held company with a history that spans 70 years. We operate in a collaborative, hands-on work environment. Decisions we make today can and do have an impact on our company and our customers tomorrow. Everyone from the CEO to the shipping manager works together with the goal of providing the best bulk material handling equipment and service to our customers.
Career Development Done Your Way
Hapman is part of KMC Global, a group of companies brought together for our similarities and unique differences. Our sister companies along with our own division offer room for position and location growth and development. The path can be as unique as the individual.
If you are interested in one of the following positions, please contact us at careers@hapman.com with your resume.
FIELD SERVICE TECHNICIAN
Job Description Overview
Field Service Technicians are responsible for the service of KMC Global customers and product lines. They perform preventive maintenance, site surveys, installations, modifications, equipment start-ups, provide training and re-training in the use of KMC Global equipment. This position reports to the Technical Development Coordinator and Customer Service Manager as necessary.
Qualifications
Dedication to excellence and a quality output
Honest, Reliable, and displays irreversible Integrity
Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
Well-developed organizational skills
Ability to travel – 80 to 85% (US and International travel)
Solid mechanical and electrical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
Working knowledge and ability to perform high quality welds
Working knowledge of PLC controls and logic
Hydraulic knowledge/troubleshooting beneficial
High School education, technical training and 2 to 4 years of related technical service work
Ability to remain calm in difficult situation
Ability to adhere to Standard Operating Procedure
Able to complete service reports at the completion of service, to provide customer resolution.
Responsibilities
The following activities are required in this position:
Promoting excellence throughout the department
Service PRAB & Hapman products at customer locations
Provide training and re-training in the use of PRAB & Hapman equipment at customer locations
Provide phone service and troubleshooting support from home office
Provide sales leads to Sales Department
Determine parts required for in field repairs
Co-ordination of service trips including travel plans
Accurately communicate and discuss problems with customers
Document all aspects of Service work performed
PAINTER
Job Description Overview
The Painter position is responsible for the final quality check prior to the application of paint, maintain inventory levels on all standard paints and supplies, and must have the skill-set to apply high quality painted surface on all KMC Global product lines. The high quality painted surface must be achieved when using enamel, epoxy, or on occasion polane and water based paints.
Qualifications
Dedication to excellence and a quality output.
Familiar with lifting devises to achieve safe handling of equipment to and from the paint area.
Familiar with operation, cleaning, and maintenance of painting equipment.
Familiar with equipment to recognize when all components have been painted.
Responsibilities:
Promote excellence throughout the department.
Conduct themselves in a safe manner.
Maintain a safe and clean work area.
Plan their workload to maximize efficiency while keeping with production schedules.
Read, write and follow manufacturers recommended mixing and application instructions.
Work independently with only simple verbal instructions.
Others as assigned by supervision.
The employee will supply all basic tools required to perform the responsibilities listed.
Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING AND QUALITY CONTROL MANAGER
Job Description Overview
The Industrial Engineering and Quality Control Manager position is responsible for supervision of PRAB/Hapman production efficiency coordinator, manufacturing engineers (shop & ERP), quality assurance/control programs, and process instruction development. This position reports to the Vice President, Manufacturing.
Qualifications
Dedication to excellence and quality.
Department Manager – KMC Global Appendix A
Thorough knowledge of manufacturing and quality control processes
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
ERP Software knowledge
AutoCAD Knowledge
Bachelor’s Degree – Manufacturing Environment
Five to seven years’ industrial management experience
Responsibilities
Promote excellence throughout the department
Design and maintain lean manufacturing processes
Research new manufacturing technologies
Dialogue with engineering, manufacturing engineering, plant management, and shop personnel
Development and continuous improvement of manufacturing process instructions
Development and sustainability of a quality assurance program
Development and sustainability of a quality control program
Employee Relation Skills
MECHANICAL DRAFTER
Job Description Overview
The Mechanical Drafter position is responsible for the production of detailed mechanical equipment drawings using CAD drafting and mechanical drafting techniques, CAD drawing file maintenance and backup, general customer contact and drawing transmittals.
Qualifications
Dedication to excellence and a quality output
Two year Associates degree in Mechanical Drafting or equivalent experience
Working knowledge of AutoCAD Inventor / AutoCAD 2007 or later
General math skills
Good interpersonal and communication skills
General Responsibilities
Promote excellence throughout the department
Light mechanical design
Interface with shop floor personnel
ENGINEERING MANAGER
Job Description Overview
The Engineering Manager is responsible for the overall performance of the engineering specific to a product line. Duties include direct supervision of Engineering and Applications Engineering personnel. This is a highly visible position within the Company and to its customers. Strengths in mechanical design, equipment estimating & project management are required. This position reports to the Vice President.
Qualifications
Dedication to excellence and a quality output.
Bachelors of Science in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or equivalent experience.
Proven experience with effectively managing and directing the work of others.
Proven experience with project management.
Demonstrated communication, organizational, problem solving and time management skills.
Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Inventor, ERP, MS Word, Excel & Project software.
Experience in heavy sheet-metal and structural steel design & fabrication.
Experience in Machine Design; including mechanical drive design.
Basic knowledge of electrical controls (PLC), pneumatics & hydraulics.
Must be able to work independently, accurately & efficiently.
Knowledge of metal machining, stamping & die-cast industries a plus.
Responsibilities:
Promote excellence throughout the department.
Direct supervision of Engineering and Applications Engineering personnel and overall department performance
Oversee & participate in the production of detailed engineering & system layout drawings
Participation in Sales process by providing technical support, accurate machinery layouts and pricing to Sales Managers in a timely fashion.
Acts as primary technical contact for specified product line.
“Ownership” and responsibility for all department processes.
Travel to customers providing Engineering, Sales or Project Management support is required.
Maintenance of Production Schedule by actively managing Engineering department release dates.
Maintenance of Proposal Schedule by actively managing Applications Engineering department quote due dates.
Others as required by the Vice President.
Work closely and communicate with other departments regarding current projects, pricing and engineering practices.
Product Managers represent the highest level of Product knowledge in the company and must always conduct themselves in a professional manner.
SHIPPING & RECEIVING SUPERVISOR
Job Description Overview
The Shipping and Receiving Supervisor position is responsible for supervision of the shipping specialists, stock room, shipping and receiving. Overseeing the scheduling of equipment requiring packaging for shipment and interfacing with other manufacturing departments, engineering, production control, customer service and sales. This position reports to the Plant Manager.
Qualifications
Dedication to excellence and quality
Department Manager – KMC Global Appendix A
Good general math skills
Good blueprint reading skills
Good hands-on mechanical ability
Working knowledge of computers & Microsoft Office Suite
Three-year minimum shipping/logistics experience
Responsibilities
Promote excellence throughout the department
Quality and accuracy of shipped and received equipment and components
Shipping and receiving process instruction implementation (SOP’s) and training
Time management
Safety Implementation
Supervision of salary and union personnel
Freight company pricing and quality – on time and damage tracking
Freight inbound and outbound tracking and cost reduction
Shipping supplies administration
Job ticket administration
Schedule shipment priorities (managing)
Schedule manpower between two facilities
Returned goods administration
Test material administration
Shipping and receiving organization and cleanliness
Monitor FIFO
Damaged goods administration
Working knowledge of shipping software
Visual software knowledge
Knowledge of Manufacturing Support Systems (MSS)
FABRICATOR
Job Description Overview
The Fabricator position is responsible for the quality of work, productivity, attendance/punctuality, safety, flexibility, working without supervision, and general housekeeping.
Qualifications
Dedication to excellence and a quality output
Will have a skill-set that allows the quick, accurate jigging and checking of products manufactured by the company
The ability to perform high quality welds in all positions (vertical up, down, flat and overhead) typically required in fabricating machinery
The ability to perform high quality welds on stainless steel and other alloys such as cast iron, nickel and manganese steels is required
Will have the skill-set to perform the following welds: TIG, MIG and ARC (primary weld is product line specific)
Will have the skill-set to perform surface finish specifications up to food grade on stainless steel surfaces (including food grade welding and polishing)
The employee will supply all basic tools required to perform the responsibilities listed
Responsibilities
Promote excellence throughout the department
Must be able to conduct themselves in a safe manner
Maintain a safe and clean work area
Read, write and interpret complex blueprints and lists of materials
Fabricate components and assemblies from blueprints and sketches
Plan various operations required to make assemblies
Become familiar with and fabricate pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical systems
Be familiar with construction and operation of shop equipment and maintain it
Perform routine machine set-up
Act as a group leader (subject to the individual acceptance)
Continuous improvement is expected in all critical activities such as overall machine quality, safety, weld strength and appearance, and productivity
Design, build and install guards and drive assemblies
Set-up and install drive assemblies
Final quality checks of products
Dimensional verification of parts and final product
Work in other areas of the operation as directed by supervision
Others as assigned by supervision
Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
ELECTRICAL CONTROLS ENGINEER
Job Description Overview
Electrical Controls Engineers are responsible for overall design of the company’s electrical controls. This is a highly visible position both within the company and to its customers. Strength in controls design coupled with proven project management ability and excellent communication skills are hallmarks of a successful Electrical Controls Engineer. This full-time position reports to the Senior Electrical Controls Engineer.
Qualifications
Dedication to excellence and a quality output.
Minimum of Associates degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, or equivalent experience.
Five-years of experience in controls design.
Dedication to Excellence and a quality product.
Working knowledge of AutoCAD Electrical.
Working knowledge of Windows and general computer operation.
Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel.
Working knowledge with various PLC programming software.
Must be able to work independently, accurately & efficiently.
Demonstrated communication, organizational & time management skills.
Must be able to manage multiple projects concurrently.
Responsibilities
The following activities are required in this position:
Promote excellence throughout the department.
Design, documentation, testing & troubleshooting of controls.
Production of detailed electrical schematics and panel layout drawings with bill of material.
Customer contact with respect to the controls.
Work closely with the Design Group detailing exactly what is required in any given panel.
Providing Engineering support to internal departments.
Guide and assist Service Department.
Panel & Logic check-out in the shop before shipment.
“Ownership” and responsibility for projects.
Interpretation of Customer requirements/specifications.
Travel to customer sites as needed.
Work closely and communicate with other departments regarding current projects.
Panel check out in shop before shipment.
Controls Design Engineers represent the company at a high level and must conduct themselves in a professional manner.
Others as required by the Senior Controls Design Engineer.