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Founded in 1944, HSM is a third generation, privately held company with a rich history of innovation and a commitment to our people. With 25 locations across the U.S. and corporate headquarters in Hickory, NC and Huntersville, NC, we specialize in manufacturing components for furniture, bedding, transportation, packaging, automotive, and healthcare industries. Our expertise also includes designing and building automated production machinery. HSM products from sofa springs to swimming pool noodles and bus seats, touch everyday life in countless ways.
At HSM, our success is built on our people. We foster a culture of teamwork, innovation, and shared success. If you’re looking for a meaningful place to grow and make an impact, we want to hear from you!
What You’ll Do
- Operate and support critical production machinery within the department
- Monitor key performance indicators such as OEE, cycle times, and scrap trends
- Perform machine start-ups, shutdowns, setups, changeovers, and verification activities
- Complete preventive maintenance part replacements and basic mechanical adjustments
- Troubleshoot minor mechanical and programming issues and escalate more complex concerns to Maintenance or Engineering
- Monitor critical process parameters and respond quickly when something falls outside defined limits
- Maintain accurate machine logs and ensure preventive maintenance requirements are completed or communicated
- Partner with Operations and Maintenance to improve machine efficiency while protecting quality and compliance
What You Bring
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Technical certificate or trade coursework preferred
- 3+ years of manufacturing experience, including experience as a machine operator or technician
- Previous formal or informal leadership experience preferred
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes, equipment operation, and workplace safety
- Ability to operate, adjust, and troubleshoot machine controls, PLCs, or robotic systems, as applicable
- Experience working with programmed machinery and operator interfaces
- Ability to interpret blueprints, work instructions, inspection plans, and process sheets
- Knowledge of error-proofing systems, poka-yoke devices, and calibration components
- Familiarity with ISO-based systems, IATF 16949 or VDA 6.3 is a plus
Health & Wellness: Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, including an innovative global healthcare option for qualified participants.
Discounts: Enjoy discounts with HSM partners, including Dollywood Parks & Resort, Verizon Wireless, and more.
At HSM, we believe that our diversity creates a productive workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectionate or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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