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.
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.
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.
Documented ability to effectively manage and direct the work of others.
Documented experience with project management.
Demonstrated communication, organizational & time management skills.
AutoCAD 2007, 3-D experience a plus.
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.
Working knowledge of Windows & general computer operation.
Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel & Project.
Must be able to work independently, accurately & efficiently.
Knowledge of metal machining, stamping & die-cast industries a plus.
Responsibilities:
Promote excellence throughout the department.
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.
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.
Temporary Control Assembly Pre-wire
Job Description Overview
The Pre-Wire position is responsible for forming conduit, wiring, labeling, and debugging conveying equipment. Duties will include some control panel assembly. This position reports to the Fabrication Manager and will work closely with the Controls Engineering group. Responsibilities also include quality of workmanship, productivity, attendance/punctuality, safety, flexibility, working without supervision, and general housekeeping.
Qualifications
Dedication to excellence and a quality output.
Experience forming conduit, wiring, labeling, and debugging conveying equipment.
Experience building control panels a plus.
Must be able to work independently, accurately, and efficiently.
Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.
Ability to work on multiple concurrent projects.
Familiarity with NEC a plus.
The employee will supply all basic tools required to perform the responsibilities listed.
Responsibilities
The following activities are required in this position:
Promote excellence throughout the department.
Must be able to conduct themselves in a safe manner.
Maintain a safe and clean work area.
Run conduit, wires, label and test conveying equipment.
Read electrical schematics and panel layout drawings with bills of materials.
Become familiar with and assemble pneumatic and hydraulic components.
Be familiar with construction and operation of shop equipment and maintain it.
Continuous improvement is expected in all critical activities such as overall assembly quality, safety, and productivity.
Work directly with engineering to sustain scheduled delivery.
System test and sign-off before teardown and transfer.
Interpretation of Customer specifications.
“Ownership” of workmanship.
Others as required 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.
SHIPPING SPECIALIST
Job Description Overview
The Shipping Specialist position is responsible preparing all the required documents associated with the shipments of both small shipments as well as dedicated truckloads, communicating between departments internally, customers, trucking companies, and drivers. This position reports to the Shipping and Receiving Manager.
Qualifications
Dedication to excellence and a quality output
High-school diploma or equivalent
Two-year minimum experience in the shipping industry
Proficient in Microsoft Office programs
Excellent written and oral communication
Responsibilities
Promote excellence throughout the department
Maintain shipping records
Prepare daily shipping report and email it out (error free)
Prints parts orders throughout the day to maintain a steady flow of work for the packers and the shipping office personnel
Prepare for upcoming jobs being shipped
Review 28-day schedule for new jobs coming up
Print out acknowledgement and shipping notes for said job
Create a folder for all documents pertaining to the job
Pull prints from True View in order to create a packing list
Create a packing list
File folder in job file
When a job is finished and packaged
Determine whether or not a shipping detail is required to ensure that all ship loose items are listed on the packing list
If ship loose items need to be listed, edit the packing list and make sure the new copy makes it to all pieces of the job
Prepare a freight quote and present it to customer
Once approved, prepare appropriate shipping documents
Prepare BOL and any other required documents
Schedule the pick-up
If a job or parts order is shipping out of the country
Prepare all export documents needed (the required documents depend on the destination)
Sometimes export documents need to be sent ahead of the job or order via fax or email.
UPS (parts orders)
Use Visual to find the value of the order (needed for insurance)
Prepare shipping labels
Record the tracking number and cost of shipment
Truck (parts orders)
Determine the weights and classes of all pieces and the NMFC
Use handful of selected carriers to get freight quotes
If the order is already ok’d for prepaid and add to invoice secure the shipment
Create BOL and any documentation (for exports)
Schedule the pick-up
Communication
Make sure to write all information pertaining to a job in the job folder on the note page so that there is no question as to where we are in the process of getting a job out
Strive to ensure the safest, most efficient, method of shipment while keeping costs low
SHIPPING & RECEIVING
Job Description Overview
The Shipping and Receiving position is responsible for loading and unloading inbound and outbound products and material. Once unloaded, inbound materials are to be transferred to a suitable holding area in a safe and orderly manner, and packing slips taken directly to the proper person (i.e. crib attendant). Outbound freight is to be skidded and/or packaged in a conscientious manner using a packing list or other written information provided.
Qualifications
Dedication to excellence and a quality output
High school diploma or the equivalent
Basic carpentry experience
Responsibilities
Promote excellence throughout the department
Final quality and completeness check for outbound materials
Initial quality check of inbound materials
Extensive material handling, forklift and overhead crane rigging
Safety stickers and tag placement
Check list completion
Securing manuals to equipment
Dimensional verification of parts
Cutting of helix casings
Work in other areas of the operation as directed by supervision
Monitor inventory of shipping supplies including the use of Kanban cards
Local pick-up and drop-off of items
Transportation of company documents
Others are assigned by supervision
The employee will supply all basic tools
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.
MATERIAL HANDLER
Job Description Overview
The Material Handler position is responsible for working with Fabrication Managers and/or Crib Attendant to stage parts and materials of jobs for Fabricators, working with Steel Receiving in separating and staging materials received from vendors, and working with Fabricators to make sure they have everything they need to do their job. They may also be responsible for driving the Company truck for building to building transfers as well as local deliveries and pick-ups.
Qualifications
Dedication to excellence and a quality output
High school diploma or the equivalent
Valid Michigan Chauffeurs License (or valid Driver License with the ability to obtain)
Current Medical Examiner’s License (or ability to obtain)
Ability to read blueprints, lists of material and routers
General Math Skills
Ability to operate basic manufacturing equipment and tools
Experience: one-year minimum experience in a manufacturing environment
Responsibilities:
Promote excellence throughout the department
Maintain a clean, safe work area and conduct themselves in a safe manner
Operate basic manufacturing equipment and tools
Moving stock throughout the plant
Assisting in moving of large equipment
Maintenance of consumable inventory levels for Manufacturing floor
Provide timely consumable products to the Manufacturing floor throughout the day
Responsible for tagging and placing of materials and parts in proper locations
Excellent communication with a variety of manufacturing personnel
Work independently with only simple verbal instructions
Transferring parts and materials from building to building, local deliveries and pick-ups
Work in other areas of the operation as directed 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.
MANUFACTURING ENGINEER
Job Description Overview
The Manufacturing Engineer position is responsible for entering equipment and parts orders into Visual and revising as needed, assisting in smoothing order flow throughout the department, and material and product cost monitoring and cost reduction.
Qualifications
Dedication to excellence and a quality output
Associates degree in Manufacturing Technology (or similar discipline) and two-year minimum experience in a manufacturing environment
Working knowledge of mechanical engineering drawings to include AutoCAD or AutoCAD LT (Familiarity with 3D software preferred)
General understanding of manufacturing principles and procedures (Knowledge of Laser Cutting and Press Brake Forming equipment preferred)
Knowledge of metals including steel sheet and structural shapes
General math skills
Keyboard speed and proficiency
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
History of purchasing/inventory control and/or steel processes preferred
General understanding of accounting principles and procedures preferred
Responsibilities
Promote excellence throughout the department
Create work orders as required either by customer orders or by inventory requirements
Purchasing, inventory control and quoting of raw steel product
Purchasing products as need per production control
Good communication skills working with sales, engineering, customer service, vendors and shop personnel
FABRICATION SUPERVISOR
Job Description Overview
The Fabrication Manager position is responsible for supervision and training of fabrication personnel to include the manufacture and quality control of all equipment, parts orders, work orders and equipment process instruction implementation. This position reports to the Plant Manager.
Qualifications
Dedication to excellence and quality.
Department Manager – KMC Global Appendix A
Good general math and trigonometry
Ability to interpret manufacturing routing forms
Good hands-on mechanical ability
Working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office Suite
Experience working with metal fabrication
Hands on working knowledge of welding and fabrication techniques
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or equivalent
Three years minimum supervisory experience
Responsibilities
Promote excellence throughout the department
Responsible and accountable for shop organization, cleanliness, and quality
Maintain a clean and organized manufacturing facility
Supervise activities of manufacturing to obtain optimum productivity and accuracy
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Continuous improvement is expected in all critical activities
Job, work order and parts order scheduling
Assist in the development and implementation of fixtures and fixture kits for existing and new products
Maintain a safe workplace according to legal standards and foster a culture of attention to health and safety
Interface with other manufacturing departments, engineering, purchasing, processing, shipping and sales
Attend all scheduled meetings as required
An active member of the manufacturing problem-solving team
PRODUCT SALES ASSISTANT
Job Description Overview
The Product Sales Assistant is to provide assistance with multiple tasks ranging from talking with customers, to documentation control and entry, to proposal follow-ups and technical discussions. The position will be wide ranging and demanding, but be a perfect place to become completely immersed in a product line and be a potential precursor for growth opportunities within the company.
Qualifications
Dedication to excellence and quality
Honest, professional, independently driven and responsible
Clean cut, professional appearance. Ethical business conduct, never lie. Self-confident. Team player. Positive attitude with a bias for action as we are the face of the company to the world.
Sales experience preferred
Attention to detail
Be sure all paperwork is done correctly and information matches on all documents
Highly organized
Staying organized with multiple proposal folders and the process to follow up on those proposals
Excellent communication skills
Not afraid to pick up the phone and talk with customers
Strong written communication through emails
Knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
MS Word – Creating quotes that are sent out to the customer
Excel – Work through price sheets for quoting purposes
Outlook – Utilize the calendars, meetings, contacts, and linking to CRM
Working knowledge of CRM software
GoldMine CRM (Utilize the opportunities, projects, leads, activities, dashboards, contact entry/edit, and reports)
Ability to learn and understand mechanical concepts
CAD knowledge helpful
Blueprint reading as a minimum
Ability to communicate effectively and work with multiple departments within the company
Product assistants must be able to approach other departments to discuss parts orders, product testing, engineering assistance, customer’s credit, and progress of the jobs in the shop
Responsibilities
Promote excellence throughout the department
Learn and understand all aspects of the product line
Customer communications, both written and verbal
Obtain complete Request for Quote information
Understand the customer’s application, and obtain all the information needed to provide the best proposal for their application
Follow up on outstanding proposals
Utilizing the CRM to keep a schedule for follow ups
Take calls from reps and customers and have the ability to discuss the applications with them
Perform order entry tasks
Carefully transfer information from the customer’s purchase order over to Hapman’s order entry forms.
Review the proposals for the pertinent information needed during the order entry process
Be able to answer customer questions with regard to schedules, shipping, etc.
Follow up on leads and provide accurate information into the CRM
Send out documentation to the leads that will gather the necessary information for a quote to be generated
Provide weekly updates to our customers and reps.
Keep the customers and reps updated on the status of their order ship dates
VICE PRESIDENT – KMC GLOBAL
Appendix A
Qualifications
Dedication to excellence and quality
Honest, professional, independently driven and responsible
Shares KMC Global’s Values, Mission and Vision. Consistently displays integrity, models behavior, develops people and builds teams
Well-organized and self-directed with a bias for action and sense of ownership
Commitment to Results
Proven ability to set and implement objectives that support the achievement of company goals
Experienced in departmental budgeting, budget control and profit margin management
Instills responsibility and holds people accountable for both their actions and results
Business Savvy and Problem Solving Skills
An intelligent and articulate individual who can relate to people at all levels of the organization
Ability to prioritize what to be involved with and what to delegate
Able to react to a quickly changing environment
Anticipates threats and solves problems
Recognizes and takes advantages of opportunities
A self-starter and team player with an entrepreneurial mindset
A strategic visionary with sound technical skills, analytical ability and good judgement who is well versed in operational and management systems
Leading Change
A creative thinker who can implement ideas
An individual who manages continuity, change and transition and deals effectively with demanding situations
Develops, improves and implements departmental processes and procedures
A strong leader able to provide strategic direction for the department, both operationally and in personnel succession planning.
Motivation
An energetic, forward-thinking and creative individual with high ethical standards and an appropriate professional image
Knows how to influence and enable others
Approachable and engaging
Proven ability to recruit, develop and place people in the right position
Outstanding ability to build and lead well-functioning teams
Excellent communication skills
Verbal and written. Effective group presentation. Solid grammar/spelling. Excellent listener. “Crucial Conversations” training/use. Telephone and tele/video conferencing.
