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Entry Level Production

Gusmer Enterprises
Waupaca, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 4/3/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/18/2025

Employment Status: Full Time

Classification: Non-Exempt

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Hours: Sunday to Thursday 10pm-6am

Travel: None

Gusmer Enterprises, a family-owned manufacturer of filtration products, is hiring for entry level production roles with paid training at a rate of $21.09 per hour! Once fully trained the pay ranges from $22.72 to $25.85 per hour with shift differential. These are Union positions with overtime available. We offer low deductible health insurance plans, 401 K with employer matching, upfront vacation, and many more benefits! Depending on manufacturing needs successful candidates will be assigned by management to work as a Material Convertor or Molder Operator.

Material Converters and Molder Operators

  • Perform job duties in accordance with all International Organization for Standardization (ISO) procedures.
  • Accurately complete all paperwork to meet ISO requirements along with additional documentation and computer data entry.
  • Maintain a clean organized workstation to meet ISO and customer audit requirements while keeping surroundings clear of contaminants.

Material Converters:

  • Are responsible for the die cutting, inspection, packaging, labeling, and palletizing of finished filtration products, along with clean-up of production equipment.
  • Die cut, inspect, package, palletize, and label finished goods while ensuring work area is clean, safe, and free of mechanical problems.
  • Communicate with co-workers, crew leaders, and lab personnel.

Molder Operators:

  • Are responsible for making components and assembling filter cells into manufactured products called Devices.
  • Minimize down time by proactively completing set up duties in preparation for grade changes. Adjust injection molders, vibration welders, test equipment, and label printers within set parameters.
  • Conduct basic quality checks on products before they are moved to packing.

Other Duties

  • Notifies Maintenance Department of equipment malfunctions as required.
  • Participates in continuous improvement activities as needed.
  • Performs other Material Convertor/Molder Operator duties as assigned.

This is not meant to be a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, and responsibilities. For complete Material Convertor and Molder Operator job descriptions please contact mcogger@gusmerenterprises.com. Placement in these roles is dependent on manufacturing needs, candidates must be willing to work in either role.

Experience and Education Requirements

  • Highschool Diploma/GED required.
  • Previous experience in a manufacturing environment preferred but not required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA’s) Required

  • Knowledge of general production processes.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to self-motivate and work without direct supervision.
  • Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
  • Ability to work as part of a team.
  • Ability to adhere to safety procedures.
  • Ability to understand the operation of production and testing equipment.
  • Ability to perform basic math.
  • Ability to use basic measuring instruments.
  • Ability to use Aurora, Mattec, Paycom, other computer programs, and technology.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands listed are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Modified “light duty” restrictions may be arranged as needed and when available for job-related injuries or illnesses.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk on normal surfaces and stand. The employee is occasionally required to lift, carry, and/or push up to 90 lbs., stoop, bend, walk on uneven surfaces, reach/stretch, and climb ladders. Specific vision abilities required by this job include visual acuity sufficient to read a computer screen and paper documents. Acute hearing is necessary for in-person communication with fellow employees and other contacts.

Working Conditions

This position typically functions in a production environment. There will be exposure to moderate noise levels, fumes, dust, chemicals, heat/cold, and allergens especially in the production environment.

EEO Policy Statement:

Gusmer Enterprises, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Gusmer will also consider requests for reasonable accommodations made by applicants and employees on an individualized basis, including those based on disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs, where such accommodations do not impose an undue burden on the business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $21.09 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Overnight shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23 - $26

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