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Summary:Operate equipment to put together mechanical structures or parts with a great deal of precision. Produce metal products to engineering specifications without the use of a jig. Produce production jigs for new parts and products. Set up, operate and maintain welding equipment. Build and test prototypes and other engineering R&D shop requests.
Principle Duties and Areas of Responsibility:

• MIG welding with the ability to weld components as specified.
• Ability to demonstrate practical and technical knowledge, must understand product and processes and apply same knowledge to welding applications.
• Will be able to demonstrate attention to detail, quality and timeliness.
• Assist in developing and building new prototype products for the engineering.
• Appropriately install new parts on machines in preparation for testing.
• Test products and provide thoughtful insight of the strengths and weaknesses of the prospective product.
• Communicate effectively with engineers and test partners to make informed decisions on a part/products readiness for production.
• Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean, orderly condition and follows prescribed safety procedures.
• Adheres to company quality protocols and processes.
• Perform job duties in an ethical, professional manner which is consistent with the H&S handbook.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to read mechanical drawings.
• Ability to operate precision measuring devices such as calipers, micrometers, protractors, and tape measures.
• Ability to fabricate machine parts, weld, and understand electrical/hydraulic systems.
• Ability to learn new procedures with little instruction/guidance.
• Ability to prioritize workload.
• Ability to troubleshoot problems and improvise as necessary.
• Ability to climb into tractors and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Good time management skills.
• Ability to work in a constantly changing environment.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills needed to communicate with engineers and test partners.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Qualifications:

• Some level of technical training or experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Physical Requirements:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Use these codes to complete this section: "F" for frequently; "O" for occasionally; "N" for not at all.
Physical Activity:
On the job the employee must:
(F) Bend.
(O) Sit.
(F) Squat.
(F) Stand.
(O) Crawl.
(F) Walk.
(O) Climb.
(F) Push/Pull.
(F) Kneel.
(F) Handle objects (manual dexterity).
(F) Reach above shoulder level.
(F) Use fine finger movements.
(F) Repetitive movement.

Must carry/lift loads of:
(F) Light (up to 25lbs.).
(F) Moderate (25-50lbs.).
(O) Heavy (over 50lbs.).

Physical Exposure:
On the job the employee:
(F) Is exposed to moderate or excessive (circle) noise.
(F) Is around moving machinery.
(F) Is exposed to marked changes in temperature and/or humidity.
(F) Is exposed to dust.
(O) Is exposed to fumes.
(O) Drives motorized equipment.
(O) Works in confined quarters.
(N) Unprotected heights.
About H&S ManufacturingH&S Manufacturing Co. Inc. was founded by Mr. Lauri Heikenen and two partners in 1967. In the years that followed, Mr. Heikenen bought out the original partners and H&S remains a family-owned business. The business was started to manufacture and sell self-unloading forage boxes to farm equipment dealers. The original manufacturing facility was a 50′ x 100’ block building with a very small office located on 5 acres in the then-new Marshfield Industrial Park.

Over its history, H&S has experienced steady expansion of facilities, products, and markets. The original 5,000 square foot manufacturing plant has grown to 220,000 square feet on 56 acres in Marshfield and Clintonville, WI, and Ripley, NY.

From its beginning, the dairy farm industry has always been H&S’s most important market. In 1968, there were 14 manufacturers making forage boxes for the dairy industry, though today just a handful exist. In 1968 H&S was the newest manufacturer of that group, while today H&S offers forage boxes up to 40′ in length.

Manure spreaders are another major product H&S supplies to the dairy industry, and H&S manure spreaders have become a dominant player in this market as well. Indeed H&S manure spreaders are used on dairy farms as far away as Korea and Japan.

In 1988, H&S chose to enter the large hay rake market. In the years since, H&S has become not only the largest player in that market, but also the design leader, with six patents granted by the U.S. government for new designs of bi-fold and high-capacity rakes. H&S rakes manufactured today range in size from 8 to 22 wheel. The rake business has significantly increased H&S’s presence in ag-markets beyond the dairy industry.

For the future, H&S is leading the pack in two developing agricultural technologies, wrapping high-moisture baleage, and crop merging in front of high-capacity, self-propelled choppers. With its demonstrated ability to increase sales in shrinking markets, H&S is confident of its ability to lead in these new, growing markets.

H&S is proud to be one of the sponsors of the National Farm Medicine Center since 1998.

About H&S Manufacturing Co Inc:

H&S Manufacturing Co. Inc. was founded by Mr. Lauri Heikenen and two partners in 1967. In the years that followed, Mr. Heikenen bought out the original partners and H&S remains a family-owned business. The business was started to manufacture and sell self-unloading forage boxes to farm equipment dealers. The original manufacturing facility was a 50′ x 100’ block building with a very small office located on 5 acres in the then-new Marshfield Industrial Park. Over its history, H&S has experienced steady expansion of facilities, products, and markets. The original 5,000 square foot manufacturing plant has grown to 220,000 square feet on 56 acres in Marshfield and Clintonville, WI, and Ripley, NY. From its beginning, the dairy farm industry has always been H&S’s most important market. In 1968, there were 14 manufacturers making forage boxes for the dairy industry, though today just a handful exist. In 1968 H&S was the newest manufacturer of that group, while today H&S offers forage boxes up to 40′ in length. Manure spreaders are another major product H&S supplies to the dairy industry, and H&S manure spreaders have become a dominant player in this market as well. Indeed H&S manure spreaders are used on dairy farms as far away as Korea and Japan. In 1988, H&S chose to enter the large hay rake market. In the years since, H&S has become not only the largest player in that market, but also the design leader, with six patents granted by the U.S. government for new designs of bi-fold and high-capacity rakes. H&S rakes manufactured today range in size from 8 to 22 wheel. The rake business has significantly increased H&S’s presence in ag-markets beyond the dairy industry. For the future, H&S is leading the pack in two developing agricultural technologies, wrapping high-moisture baleage, and crop merging in front of high-capacity, self-propelled choppers. With its demonstrated ability to increase sales in shrinking markets, H&S is confident of its ability to lead in these new, growing markets. H&S is proud to be one of the sponsors of the National Farm Medicine Center since 1998.

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