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HGC Industries is a worldwide leader in designing and manufacturing gaskets, sealing surfaces, and stamping. For over 50 years, our customers have trusted us to fulfill their advanced sealing & stamping requirements. We provide technical sealing and stamping solutions to customers around the globe through our excellence in engineering, technology, manufacturing, and customer service. Our mission is to create gaskets and components that satisfy the most complex manufacturing challenges and provide high-quality products and services to the world at a reasonable cost.

At HGC, our employees are the foundation of our success. We encourage our employees to use their strengths, expertise, and determination to deliver on our commitments and achieve individual growth. When you join HGC Industries, you become part of a diverse and collaborative team that drives beyond the ordinary and provides cutting-edge solutions.   

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.
• Ability 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).  Removing scrap from gaskets and packing parts per instructions.
• Perform other duties as assigned

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.
• Ability to effectively manage both emotional and social intelligence
• 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
• Ability to sit (based on position and department)
• Push, pull, twist, reach, & engage in rapid reflex movements

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

CLASSIFICATION: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

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

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 & STD
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance/Discount Plan
• Employee Assistance Program

HGC Industries provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics protected by federal, state, and local laws.

** This job description summarizes the typical job functions. It is not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, and duties required by the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and functions may differ from those outlined in this job description and may change at any time.