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I wouldn't waste my time here.  Not a good place to work right now. QA workers are the lowest paid position there. $12-$14 hr. They have lots of "perks" like free lunches, six flags day etc. But its mostly putting lipstick on a pig. Its to cover up the fact that the company is poorly run. Some of the jobs are very well paid positions, most are not. The company is growing in leaps and bounds, which is a good thing, but the managers can't keep up with the demands of what is expected of them, which is a bad thing. Most of the managers want to run the place as it was run 20-30 years ago and aren't interested/ not capable in learning new and better ways. They have been there so long they come off as overlords. For the most part you feel like you are scrambling to stay one step ahead. The turn over rate is very high for good reason. Overtime is manditory, and there is LOTS of it. I think it will one day be a good company to work for once the "old school" management is gone, but that is not today. You can send out a email and address all managers involved but not receive a reply for sometimes several weeks even though you continually send the same email every day. Why...because they are all hoping someone else on the email responds.  Why...because they have no idea what to do in most cases. Its a frustrating, go no where job. All I can say is, if you do decide to work for them, enjoy the ice cream social you have once a year because you are looking at the best they can offer.

I finished school right into an economic turn-down and no one was looking to hire a young person with no practical experience. H-J offered me an opportunity to start my career, taking a risk on me, and I aimed to not disappoint. To my joy, I have found H-J to be a great place to work with so many wonderful people. I find the work rewarding and fulfilling, and I have been able to grow my knowledge and skills over the years. "The H-J Family" is real, not just some gimmick. We share in the work, the success, the laughs, the hardships, and quite a lot of meals together. In my experience and from watching the successes and occasional failures of those around me, you really get out of this place what you give. Put in the effort and time to show your worth, build relationships and be part of the team, and you will be noticed and more opportunities will come your way. Put in the minimum and don't be surprised when you don't go anywhere. 

H-J has grown from a small family business into a mid-size family corporation. The family values and caring for one another is obvious in the company and creates an open work environment. Company is very financially sound and growing domestically and in markets all over the world. Reputation with customers and business partners is excellent. Many opportunities to grow and continue improving the organization. I've worked for multiple very large corporations and never experienced this kind of excitement, engagement and positive outlook for a company.

Management has little or no training and is selected through the good ol boy process. Upward movement in this company is not based on skill and experience but more on who you know. Communication between management and production workers is (and I quote) I am your supervise and I will talk to how I want too. There is absolutely no positive reenforcement for a job well done but if you slightly error then the hammer will be dropped. Pay is not competitive with other like jobs. They will lowball you each and every time. No a/c during summer and heat isn’t turned on until winter regardless of outside temperatures. Toxic fumes can often be smelled through out the production floor lending to speculation that inadequate ventilation of the plating line is a problem. 

The toolroom manager hands down the best person morally and ethically that works for HJ. If not for the toolroom manager they wouldnt be able to keep any toolmakers. The ceo and vice president and a few that work directly under them are some of the most ethically and morally bankrupt individuals i have ever worked for. They do not value their toolmakers or any of their employees what so ever and some of the toolmakers are making less than operators which is embarrassing and a huge middle finger to a lot of people their. They preach about family value but the only families that are valued are the families that own the place. Management will run HJ in to the ground or sacrifice some of their best employees over greed and ignorance. They should really let the people they hire do their jobs given they couldnt even turn a mchine on. Let alone tell a toolmaker how to do their job.

All about numbers, they will be very nice for the first week or so, after that it's all downhill. There is no training, too many double standards, and lousy quality standards by the supervisors. The QC will check parts randomly and say they can't be used, the supervisors will come right behind them and tell you to use it anyway. First week there QC said to change the gauges used, the change was made while she stood there and five minutes after she walked away the gauges were switched back. This is an unacceptable practice in a company that makes products for our electrical systems. 

H-J is a solid company.  It is always growing so they can try to stay ahead of the competition.  Very family orientated management group.Management will spend money on new equipment and processes.  If it will help they will buy.

The hard part is trying to keep up with the customers.

Management gives 6 dinners during the year.  They have been doing them since I started.  They also have a profit sharing plan.  they have been fortunate enough to give a gift of 2 weeks pay at Christmas time.

I was fired after nearly 2 years because of a felony background. They said it has always been their policy not hire anyone that has a certain type of history. They ran a check before I started, it wasn't an issue then. Why did it suddenly become one? I was an exemplary employee. Rarely if ever late, worked overtime nearly every day, helped anyone that needed it. Worked hard all day with minimal supervision. 

Wages are not competitive, new personnel were being paid more than current employees, then leaving for a better paying position elsewhere.

I have been working for H-J for two years now and I have been moved around several departments and shifts in order to learn everything about this business. They have shown trust in my decision-making and capabilities to help run production. From top to bottom, each employee has been supportive and welcoming since day one. Management has given me all the tools needed to succeed here, and help them out on our continuous improvement agenda. There is so much going out at all times, so there is not a dull moment working at H-J. 

There’s always something you can do to stay busy.  The work day is over before you know it!   We have different types of forklifts- order-picker, sit-downs, stand-ups, reach trucks,  even aislemasters!  The amount of PTO you get almost immediately is unreal!  Now’s the perfect time to join our family because we’re about to expand out our building!  We’re a little cramped now, but you can help us through our growing pains!

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Press operator 6 salaries reported	$26.08 per hour
Machine operator 3 salaries reported	$24.17 per hour
Forklift operator 1 salary reported	$24.00 per hour
Maintenance technician 2 salaries reported	$20.50 per hour
Warehouse associate 1 salary reported	$16.00 per hour

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