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Our primary mission is to satisfy the needs of our customers by providing quality products and service of the highest level. With our modern manufacturing facility, Handgards is very well prepared to provide manufacturing solutions and provide expertise for industrial applications for years to come.
A diverse and inclusive environment, Handgards looks for people who can bring new perspectives to boost innovation and productivity. Handgards will maintain and build a culture and environment where honesty and integrity are the most valued characteristic of all. If you’re looking for a place that values loyalty, commitment and integrity, then get in touch and start your career with Handgards!
“Where there is a full understanding that realistic answers are all that are wanted and that there is no belief, deeply felt and honestly put, that won’t be considered with an open mind.”
Our Core Values
- Safety First and Integrity Always
- Treat People with Dignity and Respect
- Build Value for our Investors through Focus on our Customers
- Excellence in all we do
- Service Before Self
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
Positions Available:
| Job Title | Shift | Position Summary | ||
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| Machine Operator | 2nd shift and 3rd shift | Job Title: Machine Operator Shift: 2nd shift and 3rd shift Pay Rate: $13.00 per hour Job Summary We are seeking a skilled Machine Operator to join our team. As a Machine Operator, you will be responsible for operating and maintaining various types of machinery to fabricate and produce precision parts. This is a full-time position with competitive pay and benefits. Duties: • Operates and repairs assigned machines mechanically and electrically to ensure proper function. • Prepares production items set up to meet product specifications. • Monitors the quality of products to assure standards are met. • Monitors material stock to determine when materials are needed to manufacture products. • Meets productivity standards to achieve production schedules and service customers. • Monitors and remains accountable for overall production waste. • Maintains production schedules. • Monitors efficiency and identifies problems. • Completes required reports. • Packages products to meet customer specifications. • Responsible for housekeeping of assigned manufacturing area Requirements: - High school diploma or equivalent - Knowledge of general safety rules and procedures. - Ability to use tape measure/ruler - Ability to take simple measurements in standard and metric systems - Familiar with mechanical movements of manufacturing machinery - Comprehension of temperature controls and gauges, pressure gauges, etc. - Comprehension of Hydraulics and pneumatics and understanding the mechanic aspect of machines This is a full-time position with opportunities for career growth within our organization. If you have the necessary skills and experience, we invite you to apply for this position. Please submit your resume highlighting your relevant qualifications. Schedule: • 8 hour shift • Day shift • Monday to Friday • Weekends as needed | ||
| Applications Analyst I | Shift: Flexible | Job Title: Applications Analyst I Shift: Flexible Position Summary: This position is responsible for providing support for staff and act as a liaison to Computer Support Services. ORGANIZATIONAL STATUS: This position reports to the Systems Administrator Lead and includes working with all development staff and Users to resolve business application issues on a daily basis. Management reserves the right to change or modify the functions of this job as required to meet the needs of the organization. Supervisor Responsibilities: None Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Perform the following duties through personal abilities or assistance of supporting departments • Other duties may be assigned • Provide information and support to on-perm and remote users who have queries, concerns, or problems with company systems in software and hardware via Track-it software • Monitor configurations, utilities, software default settings, etc. for the local workstation as an example with Microsoft In tune • Document internal procedures • Assist with on-boarding/off-boarding of users • Ensure each workstation has a computer, monitor, keyboard, mouse, hard drive and any additional specialized equipment for on-perm or work from home • Install, test and configure new workstations, peripheral equipment and software • Maintain inventory of all equipment, software and software licenses of individual laptops or PCs • Report issues to the Systems Administrator Lead for escalation • Assign users and computers to proper groups in Active Directory • Perform timely workstation hardware and software upgrades as required via Intone • Assigns and maintains user access to network and software • Writes reports collecting information from various department databases and resources • Trains users on software and/or hardware with support from the Systems Administrator Lead • Acts as a liaison between the IT department and internal and external customers • Develops worksheets and other items for use by users • Works alone on routine or regular work assignments and checks with supervisor on non-routine assignments. • Perform Preventive Maintenance on all PC’s, Laptops and Peripherals using software tools such as Intone and workbench tools • Clean and inventory aged equipment for disposition • Keep current with new hardware technology • Perform software deployment that may include Microsoft, Adobe, and IBM products and other business applications • Ensure all user computers have necessary Cyber Security software protection • Apply KnowBe4 cyber security training • Utilize and maintain the help desk tracking software • Maintain and support plant floor computers Education and/or Experience • Associate degree in computer science. • Three (3) years of experience with end-user support, report writing, and verbal communications. Language Skills Ability to read, analyzes, and interpret complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations to employees, members of management, outside investors and to the Board of Directors. Working Knowledge • Microsoft Windows OS • Microsoft Office m365 Business Premium • Business Applications • Cloud Integration • Intermediate Knowledge of basic computer technology and hardware • Ability to manage multiple tasks or projects • Customer service oriented. Able to work with external vendors and support Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to climb, kneel, crouch and crawl. The employee may lift and/ or move 10 – 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly working in an office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet but may be loud on occasion. Specific Equipment and Materials Used: The following equipment and materials are utilized for this job. Computer and peripheral equipment and office equipment. The use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment, such as Earplugs, safety glasses, and hairnet may be required when entering specific work areas. Us of a company cell phone: personal or company issued. | ||
| Print Operator | Shift: 2nd shift (3:00 p.m.-11:30 p.m.) | Pay Rate: 15.00 + shift diff. if applicable Summary: Operates machinery (print, laminator, slitter) in the print area Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Sets up products by customer or item specification. Monitors and assumes responsibility for the quality and quantity produced on the machine according to customer specification. Rolls stock changes for printing materials. Maintains production schedules by ensuring there is enough stock for fabrication. Monitors and remains accountable for overall production waste. Lubricates press to maintain efficient operation of press and minimize critical part failure. Monitors efficiency and identifies problem areas. Communicates with other departments for resolution of problems. Ensures that work area is safe and kept in an orderly manner by performing daily housekeeping. Management reserves the right to change or modify the functions of this job as required to meet the needs for the organization. Therefore, other duties may be assigned. Able to work any shift. Tasks for Print: • Sets up and operates flexographic press to print designs or lettering onto rolls of film • Sets up, monitors, and adjusts the printing process on a control panel or computer monitor • Reads job order and mounts specified rubber plate and printing dies on cylinder; installs cylinder on shaft and secures assembly in bed of press • Completes required paperwork and reports production accurately and timely through LX Scanner to include waste, downtime codes, raw materials, etc. • Moves levers to engage dye rolls, adjusting position of cylinder to print two or more colors without overlapping or smearing previously printed area • Inserts shaft through core of film and secures roll on press in feed position • Splices end of roll to trailer sheet remaining in press and regulates roll tension and feed as directed • Starts press adjusting speed tension and alignment of printing plates as necessary • Cuts sample of printed material from end of printed roll and inspects for imperfections such as blurred off center impressions • Cleans rubber plate, cylinder, dye fonts and lubricates press as needed • Mixes inks or dyes to produce desired colors • Runs several presses with different size and color capacities • Inks the presses, loads film, and adjusts the press to the film size • Ensures that film and ink meet specifications • Guides film through the press cylinders and adjust feed and tension controls • Monitors their operation and keeps the film feeders well stocked • Adjusts ink distribution, speed, and temperature in the drying changer • Corrects film tears or jams • Oils and cleans the presses • Performs digital, electrostatic, and ink-jet printing • Blends colors Tasks for Laminator: • Performs to quality and meets production standards and goals • Removes and weighs startup rolls at beginning of job • Cleans all rollers and nip rollers in machine during setup and downtime to prepare for startup • Completes required paperwork and reports production accurately and timely through LX Scanner to include waste, downtime codes, raw materials, etc. • Prepares printed rolls for lamination (primary unwind) • Prepares back stock rolls for lamination (secondary unwind) • Assists in removing rolls for rewind • Removes waste from both unwinds and from rewind Tasks for Slitter: • Slits large rolls to smaller rolls in various dimensions according to customer specifications • Completes required paperwork and reports production accurately and timely through LX scanners to include waste, downtime codes, raw materials, etc. • Performs set-up and operates slitting equipment to produce product according to customer specifications • Assists with packing and material handling tasks as required • Operates core cutter and cuts cores as needed • Able to detect non-conforming product • Able to learn safe operation of tools, equipment and test equipment associated with the slitting operations Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this job description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and /or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and previous experience in printing preferred. On the job training is provided by the company. Language Skills: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one on one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole number, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to measure and count product. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to interpret bar graphs. Other Skills and Abilities: • Knowledge of safety rules and procedures • Mechanical skills • Ability to set up item by product specification requirements • Ability to use lubrication equipment • Ability to read, write, and use a calculator • Ability to use measuring tape, gauges, and calipers • Know basic computer skills • Ability to operate a sit-down forklift (previous experience preferred). Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to climb, kneel, crouch and crawl. The employee must frequently lift and push/pull up to fifty (50) pounds. Employee must occasionally push and pull up to two hundred (200) pounds with help from a mechanical device. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. |