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Tig Welder - Sheet Metal Fabrication
Become an EMPLOYEE OWNER and be a part of the progressive Hatco Team. Work in a state-of-the-art, clean and safe work environment and receive excellent wage and benefits including health, dental, vision, a no-cost onsite medical facility, employee stock ownership, 401(k), paid holiday, vacation and personal time off.
Perform Gas Tungsten Arc Welding operations on fabricated weldments, utilizing stainless, carbon steel and aluminum sheet materials. Follow prescribed procedures and welding process sheets, accurately interpret drawings to attain required tolerances and part quality expectations. Work independently, detect errors and comply with volume and production flow requirements.
1st, 2nd and weekend shift positions available
Competitive pay based on skills and experience
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Maintenance Mechanic / Electrical Mechanical
Hatco is seeking a self-driven and motivated candidate to join the Maintenance Team. Become an EMPLOYEE OWNER at Hatco Corporation. Hatco is a progressive manufacturing organization that produces innovative quality foodservice equipment sold WORLD-WIDE. This position works in a clean and comfortable climate-controlled environment in Sturgeon Bay. Our Maintenance Technicians perform a variety of tasks related to facility and machine maintenance. What we offer:
- EMPLOYEE OWNERSHIP!
- Flexibility of shift
- Annual retirement contribution of 25% of salary
- 6-8% annual cash bonus
- Free on-site health & wellness clinic for employee owners and their dependents
- Low monthly insurance premiums (as low as $45 for single, $160 for family with incentives)
- Competitive pay & exceptional benefits
Description of Duties:
Perform a variety of tasks related to facility and machine maintenance. Examine CNC, Robotic and other types of production equipment to enhance predictive and preventative maintenance practices, analyze historical failures and implement corrective action, diagnose problems, dismantle machines, replace defective parts, and reassemble machines, replace defective parts, and reassemble machines. Plan work relating to installation of new equipment, electrical services, and building maintenance, using equipment drawings, equipment specifications, and wiring diagrams. Perform other related maintenance tasks as required.
Primary Tasks:
- Work with machine design drawings, schematic diagrams, and electrical circuitry specifications to diagnose, repair, or coordinate the repair and prevent future failures of both electrical and mechanical problems. Requires the uses of PLC and other electrical controller skills to diagnose problems or alter existing equipment functions.
- Analyze failure of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic components in machines such as controls, motors, relays, VFD's, HMI's, bearings, rails, mechanisms, compressors, valves, pumps, turbines, etc. Engineer, coordinate, and conduct repair of failed components.
- Test and locate problems on circuit boards and repair or replace. If required, coordinate the repair of the board by others.
- Establish and maintain predictive/preventative maintenance procedures and analyze needed spare parts for existing and future facility and production equipment and train team to execute such procedures. Analyze existing procedures for improvement.
- Engineer predictive and preventative solutions to monitor facility and production equipment by use of analysis in vibration, ultrasonic, thermal imaging, oil viscosity, and other measurement capabilities.
- Assist outside technical service to analyze, diagnose, and repair malfunctioning machines or equipment.
- May be required to design and make some replacement parts or to find a source for procuring the part.
- Required to use a variety of electrical testing instruments as well as other types of precision measuring instruments.
- Assist the department team leader with maintaining maintenance records, with training new employees, and directing the activities of other department members.
- Must use equipment in a proper and safe manner and maintain housekeeping standards in accordance with company policy.
- Monitor the use of safety equipment, ensure compliance with company safety policy, and maintain a constant alert for hazardous conditions.
- Perform building maintenance such as repairs to overhead doors, roof, drains, lights, plumbing, and other items as required.
- Perform welding, pipe fitting and carpentry work as required. Must be familiar with the working properties of metals, and other materials.
Special Requirements:
- Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and additional specialist training. Preferred Associates Degree in Electrical Mechanical field or similar.
- Requires 4-5 years experience in related job functions.
- Requires a good understanding of mathematics and electrical theory.
- Must be able to perform assigned tasks from oral and written instructions with minimum supervision.
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Assembler
Become an EMPLOYEE OWNER and produce innovative quality foodservice equipment that is sold to customers WORLD WIDE. Work with a team to produce assemblies through lean manufacturing practices. This position requires the use of hand tools and equipment.
Assembly Specialists start at $20.00/hour. 1st shift positions available. 6:00AM - 4:30PM Monday-Thursday.
Become a part of the progressive Hatco Assembly Team. Work in a clean & safe work environment and receive excellent wage and benefits, including health, dental, a no-cost onsite medical facility, employee stock ownership, 401(k), vacation and personal time off.
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Sheet Metal Fabrication
Become an EMPLOYEE OWNER and work in a STATE OF THE ART sheet metal fabrication shop as a Fabricator. Help your team meet production needs by running various types of fabrication machines - press brake, laser, turret, spot welder, tig welder, insert, drill press, hand tools. Requires basic shop math, the use of measuring tools, the ability to operate machinery and the use of hand tools.
Payrate will be evaluated against applicant's skills and experience
Become a part of the progressive Hatco Fabrication Team. Work in a clean & safe work environment and receive excellent wage and benefits, including health, dental, a no-cost onsite medical facility, employee stock ownership, 401(k), vacation and personal time off.
Starting rate is $21.00 per hour. Wage consideration made for prior or relevant experience.
First and 2nd shift positions available.
6:00AM to 4:30PM Monday - Thursday
4:00PM to 2:30AM Monday - Thursday
5:00AM to 5:30PM Friday - Sunday
Shift Premiums:
$2.00/hour for 2nd shift
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Packaging Designer
POSITION SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:
Design, develop, document, and manage packaging solutions for commercial foodservice equipment. This role applies knowledge of equipment design, packaging materials, manufacturing processes, and transportation methods to ensure products are protected, cost-effective, feasible to produce, and ready for shipment.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Coordinate with New Product Development engineering teams to understand equipment specifications and develop packaging solutions for all new products. Create mockups and prototypes for review, validation, and testing.
- Coordinate with production personnel and procurement to create, release, and maintain documentation for packaging items.
- Design packaging that accommodates the physical characteristics of a wide range of foodservice equipment.
- Ensure packaging designs meet applicable regulatory, safety, and customer requirements.
- Refine and manage processes for packaging items produced in-house.
- Select materials that balance durability, cost efficiency, and sustainability.
- Coordinate with suppliers and manufacturers to confirm packaging feasibility, quality, and manufacturability.
- Create and maintain documentation, including CAD drawings, material specifications, and compliance certifications.
- Stay current with packaging trends, technologies, materials, and regulatory updates.
- Complete CAD design and detailing work as directed by management.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Proficiency with CAD software, preferably PTC Creo.
- Strong understanding of packaging materials, manufacturing processes, and environmental considerations.
- Strong understanding of structural design as it relates to packaging.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and project management skills.
- Positive attitude and strong desire to learn.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
EDUCATIONAL OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- Associate degree in Industrial Design, Packaging Design, Engineering, or a related field.
- 2+ years of experience in packaging design.
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Test and Instrumentation Engineer
POSITION SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:
The Test and Instrumentation Engineer is the primary technical resource for manufacturing test systems, instrumentation, and product validation. This role develops and improves testing methods and technologies to ensure product quality and reliability, while supporting electrical systems, digital manufacturing, and automation initiatives that improve operational efficiency and traceability.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Testing & Instrumentation
- Lead test system and instrumentation projects from concept through implementation, validation, and handoff.
- Develop, validate, implement, maintain and support production test systems and methodologies used to verify product safety, performance, functionality, reliability and quality.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders, contractors, and equipment suppliers to design and deliver effective technical solutions.
- Evaluate and implement new technologies and methods that improve testing effectiveness, product verification, productivity, and overall operational performance.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation, including test methods, validation plans, and data collection standards.
- Support safe operation and compliance of manufacturing equipment, test systems, and related technologies.
Traceability, Data & Connected Systems
- Support manufacturing traceability, data collection, and connected manufacturing technologies across production operations. RFID would be one such example.
- Design, implement, and maintain work-in-process (WIP) data collection systems to support real-time production tracking and reporting.
- Implement and maintain systems that improve operational visibility and manufacturing performance.
- Support the controls and industrial technologies used throughout manufacturing operations.
Project Leadership & Continuous Improvement
- Develop project scopes and proposals, capital budget recommendations with cost justifications, and lead projects ranging from conception to implementation.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Demonstrated experience developing test methods, validation plans, data collection systems, and technical documentation.
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
- Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, industrial networking, RFID, barcode systems, or SQL databases, preferred.
- Working knowledge of applicable electrical, machine safety, and OSHA standards, preferred.
EDUCATIONAL OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Test Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related field - or an equivalent combination of education, training, and hands-on experience (e.g., ISA Certified Control Systems Technician, Level I, or comparable credential).
- Five or more years of experience supporting manufacturing test systems, instrumentation, or electrical systems.
- Experience with automated test systems, product validation, production testing, and electrical safety testing, preferred.
- Experience designing instrumentation, data acquisition, and manufacturing test solutions, preferred.
- Experience working with electrical contractors and manufacturing equipment suppliers, preferred.
- Relevant industry certification, such as ISA Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST), Level I, or comparable electrical/automation credentials, preferred.
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CAD Detailer
POSITION TITLE: CAD DETAILER
POSITION DEPARTMENT: ENGINEERING
POSITION SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:
Provide CAD and detailing support to Design Engineering, including part modeling, drawing development, drawing-format standardization, print revisions, and general CAD file management.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide CAD support for engineering projects, including model structure, detailed drawings, and process assemblies.
Create and revise part models as requested.
Develop and update wiring schematics and cable routings based upon Engineering data.
Convert files between CAD platforms as needed.
Manage file revisions for released products and maintain accurate CAD records.
Create simplified CAD models and verify product specifications for the CAD Marketing database.
Assist Design Engineering with additional projects and assignments as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Working knowledge of engineering change-management systems.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Positive attitude and a strong desire to learn.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
EDUCATIONAL OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- Strong working knowledge of CREO (Pro/ENGINEER) and/or SolidWorks is preferred.
- High school diploma or equivalent is required; an associate degree in engineering or a related field is preferred.
- Three to five or more years of experience with Hatco products and processes may be considered in lieu of associate degree.
THIS POSITION REPORTS TO: Manager of Engineering Design and Support
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Service Parts Clerk
Become an EMPLOYEE OWNER and work in a STATE OF THE ART work environment as a Service Parts Clerk! Help your team meet production needs by picking service parts and filling orders from the warehouse in accordance with part specifications. Assemble kits according to instructions. Job requires counting and packing. Determine proper shipping container and select appropriate packaging. Assemble small service kits and conduct inventory transactions of service parts using the computer system.
This job requires appitude and skill to process computer transactions, use of proper tools and equipment and the ability/mobility for lifting awkward component as necessary.
Service Parts position starts at $20.00/hour - Monday - Friday 1st Shift Position available. Higher starting rates available depending on experience.
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Become a part of the progressive Service Parts Team. Work in a clean and safe work environment and receive excellent wage and benefits including health & dental benefits, a no-cost on-site medical facility, employee stock ownership, 401k, vacation and personal time off.
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