Galland Henning Nopak is the world’s most experienced manufacturer of high-density balers and hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders, valves, and accumulators. GHN is growing and we are in need of skilled, reliable, self-motivated team members with a passion for product excellence. Work in a small team environment. We offer competitive pay and benefits and a positive working environment where your contributions matter. In addition, employees enjoy a benefits package, including:
  • Clean accessible location in Franklin, WI
  • Medical, Dental, Vision plan
  • Company-paid short-term disability, life and AD&D insurance
  • Flex Spending plans (medical and dependent care)
  • 401k Plan with company match - no waiting period
  • Paid Time Off
  • Employee Assistance Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Paid holidays
  • A culture of welcoming and learning in a smaller manufacturing environment
  • Your safety is a priority
Please view our available positions below and submit your resumé to: human.resources@nopak.com or apply below.

Entry Level Machinist

Entry Level Machinist

 

Job Purpose:

Now is a great time to join Galland Henning Nopak!  Galland Henning Nopak, a leader in fluid power located in the Greater Milwaukee Area, is in search of an innovative and motivated individual to assist our machining efforts as we undertake a significant growth initiative. As our fourth-generation family held business continues our growth journey, we’re looking to add ambitious and energetic individuals to learn more and grow within our team.  This is a great role for someone looking to develop and learn new machining methods and advance their career.

A dedication to a positive goal-oriented environment and personal development is a must.  Willingness to speak up and be heard on how we can get out of our day-to-day comfort zone and improve is a big plus.  We pride ourselves on helping energetic and moldable employees thrive in our entrepreneurial and fast-paced culture.  If you’re looking for the chance to learn and make an impact, we would love to add you to our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Train as entry level machinist by performing fast passed value-added work
  • Operate CNC saws, mills, lathes, and tie rod threading machines
  • Deburr and wash a wide variety of machined components for final assembly purposes
  • Use fabrication tools such as: grinders, belt sanders, drill presses, and lapping machines
  • Assist other manufacturing processes as needed: Assembly, Paint, Weld, Shipping
  • Maintain a clean and safe work area & equipment
  • Works under general supervision and work is subject to inspection and check
  • Work from drawings and specifications; use required precision measuring instruments and gauging devices

 

Minimum Qualifications:

  • A high school diploma or equivalent
  • Work requires technical skills and precision work
  • Attention to detail and ability to read a ruler/scale
  • Ability to be flexible and open to a wide variety of tasks and provide support as needed
  • A desire to work in a small team-based environment and contribute immediately
  • Must be self-reliant and ready to work on all aspects of the position
  • General knowledge of occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions required in a manufacturing setting
  • Should have a demonstrated ability to function successfully in a fast-paced, changing work environment
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CNC Machinist – 1st Shift

Job description

Now is a great time to join Galland Henning Nopak. As our fourth-generation family held business continues our growth journey, we’re looking to add ambitious and energetic individuals with some machining education or experience to learn more and grow within our team. This is a great role for someone looking to use their knowledge of tooling and fixturing applications, extend their CNC programming, and expand lean manufacturing skills in a fast-paced and continuously improving manufacturing environment.

We offer a wage review after 90 days along with annual merit reviews!!! A dedication to a positive goal-oriented environment and personal development is a must. Willingness to speak up and be heard on how we can get out of our day-to-day comfort zone and improve is a big plus. We pride ourselves on helping energetic and moldable employees thrive in our entrepreneurial and fast-paced culture. If you’re looking for the chance to learn and make an impact, we would love to add you to our team.

We offer flexible shift schedules as well as performance and profit-based incentives to help you work at your best level and be compensated for it.”

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Set-up, adjust and operate shop machine tools to perform complex machining operations on a variety of close tolerance work in a high mix short lead time environment
  • Operate CNC machining equipment, and a variety of supporting equipment to perform a series of progressive machining operations to meet precise tolerance and finish requirements.
  • Work from detailed and involved drawings and specifications. Machine types to include CNC Vertical Mills, CNC Horizontal boring bars, CNC lathes, assorted manual machines, special purpose machines, etc.
  • Work can range from smaller less complicated work to large and expensive work or smaller work of complicated nature having critical and exacting requirements as to tolerance and finish.
  • Lay out and self-inspect workmanship.
  • Diagnose and rectify tooling problems and machine malfunctions.
  • Use a wide variety of precision measuring instruments and perform complex inspection of machining specifications and criteria.
  • Knowledge of deburring techniques and ability to operate a variety of deburr and finishing equipment.
  • Active and integral participation in machining improvement Kaizens / Lean efforts

Description of other duties that may be assigned: Perform general shop duties including, but not limited to: material handling, simple deburring, non-skilled machining, and other production related duties as assigned by supervision.

Must adhere to safety standards.

Perform light housekeeping duties (5S) and light preventative maintenance duties as prescribed by management, and all other tasks as required by management.

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate).
  • Trade school certificate preferred, or a mix of experience and education.
  • 1 year of CNC machining experience (classroom work will count).
  • Requires knowledge of CNC and conventional machining and machine shop theory.
  • General knowledge of G and M code and able to perform simple set-ups.
  • Requires the ability to use a tablet to follow work schedule and record labor.
  • Requires knowledge of materials, using fixtures, and understanding the use of the appropriate tooling for the job they are running.
  • Must have demonstrated ability to adhere to quality standards, criteria, and drawing specification.
  • Must display a strong “sense of urgency” and can do approach and possess a passion for reducing costs
  • Requires excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate with employees and management.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and/or hear, and/or use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls. The employee is required to stand, and/or walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or 10-50 pounds while moving product or small packages. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Protective Clothing Required: Safety glasses, steel-toe shoes. Gloves are available and recommended.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed in a shop environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is frequently exposed to vibration, The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.

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CNC Machinist – Evening/Night Shift

Job description

Now is a great time to join Galland Henning Nopak. As our fourth-generation family held business continues our growth journey to add a night shift, we’re looking to add ambitious and energetic individuals with some machining education or experience to learn more and grow within our team. This is a great role for someone looking to use their knowledge of tooling and fixturing applications, extend their CNC programming, and expand lean manufacturing skills in a fast-paced and continuously improving manufacturing environment.

We offer a wage review after 90 days along with annual merit reviews!!! A dedication to a positive goal-oriented environment and personal development is a must. Willingness to speak up and be heard on how we can get out of our day-to-day comfort zone and improve is a big plus. We pride ourselves on helping energetic and moldable employees thrive in our entrepreneurial and fast-paced culture. If you’re looking for the chance to learn and make an impact, we would love to add you to our team.

We offer flexible shift schedules as well as performance and profit-based incentives to help you work at your best level and be compensated for it.”

Hours for this role are (4) 10 hour shifts from 9pm to 7am.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Set-up, adjust and operate shop machine tools to perform complex machining operations on a variety of close tolerance work in a high mix short lead time environment
  • Operate CNC machining equipment, and a variety of supporting equipment to perform a series of progressive machining operations to meet precise tolerance and finish requirements.
  • Work from detailed and involved drawings and specifications. Machine types to include CNC Vertical Mills, CNC Horizontal boring bars, CNC lathes, assorted manual machines, special purpose machines, etc.
  • Work can range from smaller less complicated work to large and expensive work or smaller work of complicated nature having critical and exacting requirements as to tolerance and finish.
  • Lay out and self-inspect workmanship.
  • Diagnose and rectify tooling problems and machine malfunctions.
  • Use a wide variety of precision measuring instruments and perform complex inspection of machining specifications and criteria.
  • Knowledge of deburring techniques and ability to operate a variety of deburr and finishing equipment.
  • Active and integral participation in machining improvement Kaizens / Lean efforts

Description of other duties that may be assigned: Perform general shop duties including, but not limited to: material handling, simple deburring, non-skilled machining, and other production related duties as assigned by supervision.

Must adhere to safety standards.

Perform light housekeeping duties (5S) and light preventative maintenance duties as prescribed by management, and all other tasks as required by management.

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate).
  • Trade school certificate preferred, or a mix of experience and education.
  • 1 year of CNC machining experience (classroom work will count).
  • Requires knowledge of CNC and conventional machining and machine shop theory.
  • General knowledge of G and M code and able to perform simple set-ups.
  • Requires the ability to use a tablet to follow work schedule and record labor.
  • Requires knowledge of materials, using fixtures, and understanding the use of the appropriate tooling for the job they are running.
  • Must have demonstrated ability to adhere to quality standards, criteria, and drawing specification.
  • Must display a strong “sense of urgency” and can do approach and possess a passion for reducing costs
  • Requires excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate with employees and management.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and/or hear, and/or use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls. The employee is required to stand, and/or walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or 10-50 pounds while moving product or small packages. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Protective Clothing Required: Safety glasses, steel-toe shoes. Gloves are available and recommended.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed in a shop environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is frequently exposed to vibration, The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.

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Inside Sales Representative

Job Purpose:

We are looking for a talented and competitive Inside Sales Representative that thrives in a fast paced and growing environment. The Inside Sales Representative is responsible for taking a pro-active approach to sales by developing and growing existing accounts through relationship building and meeting all the customers’ needs.

 

Responsibilities: 

  • Communicating with customers, making outbound calls to existing customers and following up on sales quotes.
  • Understanding customers’ needs and identifying sales opportunities.
  • Answering customers questions and sending additional information via email.
  • Conduct sales calls via phone and grow relationships with customers to achieve targeted growth goals.
  • Provides customers with product details – features, benefits, competitive comparison.
  • Resolves issues by working with the customer, Regional Sales Managers and/or other departments.
  • Assist customers with pricing and availability, order processing and order status requests.
  • Uses in-depth knowledge of product application to assist customers in selecting product for their business.
  • Guides customers to utilize tools available to confirm correct product configuration.
  • Keep up with product and service information and updates.
  • Work closely with the outside sales team to identify key projects and gain competitive information.
  • Explaining and demonstrating features of products and services.
  • Staying informed about competing products and services.
  • Closing sales and achieving sales targets.

 

Description of other duties:

Generates sales quotations and handles customer inquiries. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
  • Good organizational skills and the ability to multitask.
  • Requires excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate with customers, employees and management.
  • Ability to communicate professionally in written responses to emails, RFQ’s, and report submissions.
  • Exceptional customer service skills.
  • Strong listening and sales skills.
  • Organized and analytical.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Self-Motivated with a proven track record in technical sales
  • Knowledge of cylinders
  • Comfortable with technical sales and customer service
  • Strong presentation skills
  • Communicate professionally in both written and verbal responses to emails, RFQs and when submitting reports
  • Ability to eliminate sales obstacles through creative and adaptive approaches
  • Knowledge of how to sell through a distribution network
  • Associates degree in Sales, Engineering or equivalent
  • Previous experience in an outbound call center or a related sales position
  • Track record of meeting daily activity goals
  • Experience with using CRM software
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Assembler

Job Purpose:

Now is a great time to join Galland Henning Nopak!  Galland Henning Nopak, a leader in fluid power located in the Greater Milwaukee Area, is in search of an innovative and motivated individual to assist our machining efforts as we undertake a significant growth initiative. As our fourth-generation family held business continues our growth journey, we’re looking to add ambitious and energetic individuals to learn more and grow within our team.  This is a great role for someone looking to develop and learn new assembly methods and advance their career.

A dedication to a positive goal-oriented environment and personal development is a must.  Willingness to speak up and be heard on how we can get out of our day-to-day comfort zone and improve is a big plus.  We pride ourselves on helping energetic and moldable employees thrive in our entrepreneurial and fast-paced culture.  If you’re looking for the chance to learn and make an impact, we would love to add you to our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Positions parts according to knowledge of unit being assembled, or follow blueprints.
  • Work from assembly drawings, technical instructions and specifications.
  • Pull daily parts orders, pull weekly shipments, pull cylinder orders
  • Perform inventory counts, stock and rotate incoming parts and machined parts
  • Demonstrate ability to use a variety of precision test equipment, measuring instruments and gauging devices.
  • Work requires skill and assembling techniques, plus basic mechanical principles
  • Perform order entry duties to insure the timely and accurate entry of customer orders into the production system.
  • Prepare and process documents, such as work orders, bills of lading, shipping orders and route material.
  • Assist shipping and receiving, when necessary.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Requires education generally equivalent to a high school diploma.
  • Requires 1-3 years of related work experience.
  • Requires excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate with employees and management.
  • Requires the ability to use a personal computer and word processing, spreadsheet, and production software.
  • Requires knowledge of and the ability to use a variety of standard office equipment such as a computer, telephone, copy/fax machine.
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CNC Programmer

Job Purpose:

Now is a great time to join Galland Henning Nopak, a leader in fluid power located in the Greater Milwaukee Area. As our fourth-generation family held business undertakes a significant growth initiative, we’re looking to add a programmer to meet our production needs as we grow. The ideal candidate is a reliable, detailed oriented person with the ability to multitask.

Employees that love to drive change and improvement while enjoying a fast pace of their day thrive in our work environment.

The Programmer/Machinist will manage, direct and coordinate all programming activities related to machining to maximize productivity while maintaining quality and meeting customer delivery deadlines. Individual will be results-oriented and priority-driven, with proven ability to execute targeted goals.

Responsibilities:

Description of Tasks and Responsibilities:

  • Program all machining work centers using MasterCam and manual programming techniques for all CNC equipment
  • Create and maintain all part routings and manufacturing standards within ERP system
  • Teamwork and communication skills
  • Be aware of set jobs rates, and maintain them daily
  • Follow the daily and weekly priority that set by production planners and ensure to complete them as planned
  • Be able to setup and run CNC and Lathe machines
  • Setup and change over Mill and Lathe machines for machinists to optimize the machine utilization daily
  • Utilize solid models to generate programs, work layouts, and setup instructions
  • Develop, manage, and update 3D models of all CNC machine work envelopes, work holding and fixturing
  • Develop and institute standardized rules, strategies, routines, and techniques for all CNC operations: including work holding concepts, tooling approach strategy, roughing/finishing sequence, stock removal rates for roughing/finishing, and machining application routines
  • Manage and maintain standardized electronic work instruction format (setup sheets) across all CNC equipment, with Manufacturing Engineering support
  • Maintain data integrity and accuracy between part routing, CNC program, and work instructions, with Manufacturing Engineering support
  • Institute and maintain electronic tooling database library & identification numbers for all CNC tooling, with Manufacturing Engineering support
  • Evaluate improvement potential within CAM software to optimize efficiency/accuracy and recommend improvements
  • Manage all CNC program libraries for most current/accurate version
  • Manage DNC Predator system for program uploads, verification of accuracy, and overall system update to latest version
  • Manage all CNC controllers to ensure program consistency and that programs are not kept in CNC controls, with Supervisor support
  • Responsible to lead all production activities within defined area.
  • Set up and operate machines (calibration, cleaning etc.) to preform machining operations
  • Read blueprints or job order to determine product specifications and tooling instructions
  • Control and adjust machine settings (e.g. speed)
  • Keep workplace safe, clean, and organized
  • Help with trouble shooting when needed

 

Description of other duties that may be assigned: Perform general shop duties including, but not limited to: mechanical assembly, testing, material handling, simple deburring, non-skilled machining, and other production related duties as assigned by supervision. Must adhere to safety standards. During high production peaks may be asked to perform production work. Perform light housekeeping duties (5S) duties as prescribed by management, and all other tasks as required by management.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

  • A high school diploma or equivalent; technical degree is a plus
  • Minimum of 2 years progressive lead experience or equivalent experience in non-lead roles
  • Proven experience as a machine operator
  • Understanding of production procedures
  • Accountable for achieving production goals and benchmarks.
  • Knowledge of occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions required in manufacturing setting.
  • Leadership and decision-making abilities.
  • Effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Should have a demonstrated ability to function successfully in a fast-paced, changing work environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma/GED.
  • Previous machine shop background desired.
  • Familiar with ISO or other Quality Standards.
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