Entry Level - R&D Technician

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Our vision at Haartz is to Inspire, Empower & Innovate

This Is Who We Are Looking For

Haartz is looking for highly motivated R&D Technician (entry level) to join our growing team! If you are looking to start a new career not just find a job, this is the right job for you! We will train you!! New ideas, new technologies and new ways of thinking are driving our future!

This Is What You Will Be Doing

As an R&D Technician (Entry Level) you will be responsible for providing general support to R&D Engineers. Setting up and operating a wide variety of R&D processing equipment. Preparing experimental samples, tests samples, preparing rolls for coatings trials, and evaluating data to determine quality and reliability of new products. Represent Haartz with customers and suppliers. We will train!

Some Of Job Responsibilities Are As Follows

• Works safely and follows all safety and environmental guidelines as specified by Haartz.
• Follows samples in plant; recording parameters, obtaining samples for testing, providing feedback to the R&D engineer during development of a new product.
• Become familiar with Quality Technician certification requirements.
• Learn and understand the proper use of electronic data and document storage systems for inventory, test data entry, sample planning, and other needs.
• Understand the procedure for submitting samples to the Quality lab for testing.
• Inspect samples using both R&D and production inspection tables, properly wrap/package samples to be shipped, and is responsible for generating proper documentation for shipments to leave Haartz.
• Become trained in the operation of Forklift Trucks and acquire license.
• Learn the system to find that all MSDS and material safety information.
• Works to keep all areas of R&D clean and orderly,
• Works effectively in a team-oriented environment where trust, communication and teamwork are encouraged
• Become trained in the operation of the R&D equipment, and understand their safety aspects.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM, hours may vary.

This Is What You Should Bring

High School Diploma or GED, and one-year related experience and/or training in a manufacturing environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Computer experience required. Qualified candidates should have a good track record with attendance and job performance 1-2 years of work experience showing stability and reliability.

A Few Highlights Include

During your interview process, our team will fill you in on all the details of our industry-leading benefits and career development opportunities.

• On-site gym, wellness program and EAP services
• Monthly perfect attendance bonus for hourly positions!
• Once eligibility is met, Haartz provides a 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match, as well as an annual retirement contribution that is based profitability regardless of whether you contribute.
• As a thank you for helping us find great people, we offer a substantial employee referral bonus to make it easy for you to help us build our team!
• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans with VERY LOW deductibles and out of pocket costs for your entire family available on date of hire
• Career advancement opportunities and a demonstrated history of promoting from within! We offer a variety of technical career paths; clearly defining a path for future growth based upon overall attitude, skills and potential!
• A variety of schedule options. Depending on where you work, schedules may include full-time, reduced-time, or part-time, all with the option of working additional hours if needed.
• Paid time off including 11 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave
• Competitive pay, annual reviews, a biannual bonus program for all employees and overtime after 8 hours for some hourly positions

To save time applying, Haartz does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or any other work authorization for this position at this time.
Here are some of things you will love about Haartz!
All we accomplish is grounded in our core values! Here are a few ways that our employees know Haartz CARES!
C - Collaborate – Haartz promotes a safe team first environment where people work toward a common goal! Your safety is very important to us, so we provide and pay for protective gear including safety glasses, uniforms with a cleaning service and we contribute 75% of the cost of up to 2 pairs of safety shoes a year! Employees are encouraged to get involved and participate in cross functional teams and stretch their mind as they continue to learn and grow!
A - Appreciate – We hope our employees have an attitude for gratitude, take the time to recognize others and celebrate success! Haartz encourages peer to peer recognition with our Driven program allowing employees to feel good and obtain company swag with miles earned! We also work hard to make sure we take some time to have some fun! Recent events include a fun filled day to celebrate our 100th anniversary at Kimball Farm, an onsite Fall Festival with carnival and inflatable games, food trucks and even a money machine! We keep hearing how much our employees like a midday treat so we regularly bring in fun snack trucks such as Cookie Monstah, Whoopie Wagon and Kona Ice to name a few… Check us out on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn to see what is it like to work at Haartz!
R - Respect – We foster an environment where people act with integrity and accountability, show compassion and empathy while acknowledging and embracing our differences! We are proud to have a diverse workforce and strive to learn from each other every day! We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and applicants for our positions are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, military or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.
E - Enthusiasm – We strive to inspire and be inspired! We know how important it is to like spending time with the people you work with and for so we encourage people to lead with energy and passion and hope everyone learns something new every day! To help accomplish this, we provide comprehensive training programs, professional growth & development including 100% tuition reimbursement!
S - Service – We value our customers and world while striving for excellence and doing our best to make a difference! We organize drives for local charities, host Manufacturing Day events to encourage students and teachers to learn about our industry in hopes of continuing to keep manufacturing close to home!
Haartz is the world’s #1 supplier of automotive topping fabrics and the leading producer and innovator of interior trim materials including moldable skins and artificial leather.
Don’t miss this opportunity! Apply Today!