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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Machine Operator | Flexible Schedule | Job Title: Machine Operator Shift: Flexible Schedule Pay Rate: $13.00 + shift diff. if applicable Job Title: Machine Technician Do you run Background Check? Yes Do you perform Drug tests? Yes Experience: One to two years of mechanical experience. Language: English or Spanish Education: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) Computer Skills: Basic computer skills Shift-Days or Nights: This position is an 8-hour shift. Must be able to work 12-hour shifts when required. Position will train on 1st. Once training is completed employee will be moved to assign shift. Shifts: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM; 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM; 11:00 PM – 7:30 AM – 12-hour shifts: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM and 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM Other Requirements: • 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 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. |
| Print Machine Operator | 1st and 2nd Shift | Job Title: Print Machine Operator Shift:1st and 2nd Pay Rate: $13.00 + 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 |