5 Manufacturing jobs in Merrillville

Essential Functions:

• With supervision completes Warehousing, Inventory Control, Receiving, Shipping, Product Identification and traceability, and proper material handling and storage tasks.
• Completes inventory transactions such as transfers, issues, receipts on PC and barcode scanner.
• With supervision, assists with Inventory Cycle Count Program.
• Uses continuous improvement program.
• Complies with safety and hazardous material handling regulations, and requirements for Hazardous Waste Management.
• Participates in the plant safety program.
• Maintains all aspects of workplace organization with goal of providing safe and suitable work environment for Mi-Jack employees.
• Performs other job tasks as requested.
• Keep work area clean and dispose of any waste as it is created.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Provides assistance to other departments, as needed.
• May be required to participate in Small Group Improvement Activity Teams and daily Team Meetings.
• Required to initiate Engineering Change Requests to improve quality, reduce cycle times and/or to correct nonconformities.
• Complies with Quality Management System requirements in accordance with ISO9001.
• Required to identify opportunities for improvements and submit continuous improvement ideas.
• Ensure compliance in all safety, health, and environmental regulations, policies and procedures for a goal of zero incidents and injuries; Assist in delivering required training to ensure that all coworkers have the necessary skills to perform their jobs properly and safely.
• Communicate consistently on all activities to appropriate individuals (internal & external).
• Maintain ongoing communication and adhere to all Companywide policies to eliminate and/or reduce exposure to liability.
• Special projects or work as assigned.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice

Qualifications Guidelines

Experience/Training/Education:

Required: High School graduate, or equivalent. Material Handler experience. Experience making inventory transactions through an ERP system (preferably Epicor E9) and through barcode

Desired: Vocational training in Inventory Management, Logistics or material processing. Experience picking and issuing material to Production. APICS certification preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Requires good communication, interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and follow instructions. Requires an eye for detail. Thorough knowledge and understanding of applicable operating and documentation procedures and material flow; Ability to meet deadlines; to understand and follow written and verbal instructions; Ability to understand and follow posted work rules and procedures; ability to accept constructive criticism; ability to prioritize, organize, solve problems, and complete tasks independently; ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with supervisors, members of management, vendors, and other employees.

Compensation/Benefits:

We foster a collaborative team environment that values innovation and encourages creative solutions to drive positive organizational impact. Our employees are the key to our success and help us stand out from our competitors. The hourly pay range for this role is $18.00 to $21.00. The final compensation offer may vary based on factors such as experience, education, skills, and location. We offer competitive pay, paid time off, and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan.

Physical and Environmental Elements:

This is a production classification and employees work in a factory environment with exposure to heat, cold, noise and machinery. Accurate hand/eye coordination is required. Finger dexterity is required, as well as hand strength, with the ability to grasp, lift, push and pull. Work involves considerable standing, stooping, bending, or sitting for long periods of time. May lift parts weighing up to 50 pounds.

Special Requirements/Certification:

Forklift Operation.

Basic Computer Skills.

Lanco is an equal opportunity employer. All employment-related decisions, including but not limited to hiring, compensation, promotion, discipline (including termination), evaluation, training and development opportunities, etc., are made without discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender-related identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, military status, protected disability, citizenship, genetic information or any other category protected by applicable law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Essential Functions:

• With supervision completes Warehousing, Inventory Control, Receiving, Shipping, Product Identification and traceability, and proper material handling and storage tasks.
• Completes inventory transactions such as transfers, issues, receipts on PC and barcode scanner.
• With supervision, assists with Inventory Cycle Count Program.
• Uses continuous improvement program.
• Complies with safety and hazardous material handling regulations, and requirements for Hazardous Waste Management.
• Participates in the plant safety program.
• Maintains all aspects of workplace organization with goal of providing safe and suitable work environment for Mi-Jack employees.
• Performs other job tasks as requested.
• Keep work area clean and dispose of any waste as it is created.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Provides assistance to other departments, as needed.
• May be required to participate in Small Group Improvement Activity Teams and daily Team Meetings.
• Required to initiate Engineering Change Requests to improve quality, reduce cycle times and/or to correct nonconformities.
• Complies with Quality Management System requirements in accordance with ISO9001.
• Required to identify opportunities for improvements and submit continuous improvement ideas.
• Ensure compliance in all safety, health, and environmental regulations, policies and procedures for a goal of zero incidents and injuries; Assist in delivering required training to ensure that all coworkers have the necessary skills to perform their jobs properly and safely.
• Communicate consistently on all activities to appropriate individuals (internal & external).
• Maintain ongoing communication and adhere to all Companywide policies to eliminate and/or reduce exposure to liability.
• Special projects or work as assigned.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice

Qualifications Guidelines

Experience/Training/Education:

Required: High School graduate, or equivalent. Material Handler experience. Experience making inventory transactions through an ERP system (preferably Epicor E9) and through barcode

Desired: Vocational training in Inventory Management, Logistics or material processing. Experience picking and issuing material to Production. APICS certification preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Requires good communication, interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and follow instructions. Requires an eye for detail. Thorough knowledge and understanding of applicable operating and documentation procedures and material flow; Ability to meet deadlines; to understand and follow written and verbal instructions; Ability to understand and follow posted work rules and procedures; ability to accept constructive criticism; ability to prioritize, organize, solve problems, and complete tasks independently; ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with supervisors, members of management, vendors, and other employees.

Compensation/Benefits:

We foster a collaborative team environment that values innovation and encourages creative solutions to drive positive organizational impact. Our employees are the key to our success and help us stand out from our competitors. The hourly pay range for this role is $18.00 to $21.00. The final compensation offer may vary based on factors such as experience, education, skills, and location. We offer competitive pay, paid time off, and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan.

Physical and Environmental Elements:

This is a production classification and employees work in a factory environment with exposure to heat, cold, noise and machinery. Accurate hand/eye coordination is required. Finger dexterity is required, as well as hand strength, with the ability to grasp, lift, push and pull. Work involves considerable standing, stooping, bending, or sitting for long periods of time. May lift parts weighing up to 50 pounds.

Special Requirements/Certification:

Forklift Operation.

Basic Computer Skills.

Lanco is an equal opportunity employer. All employment-related decisions, including but not limited to hiring, compensation, promotion, discipline (including termination), evaluation, training and development opportunities, etc., are made without discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender-related identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, military status, protected disability, citizenship, genetic information or any other category protected by applicable law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

**Job Description:**
The MIG Gun Division (Bernard / Tregaskiss) of Miller Electric, an ITW Company, is looking for a **Quality Engineer** to join our world-class team. This onsite position is located in Beecher, IL, USA.
The Quality Engineer ensures products and processes meet established standards and requirements. In this role, you will develop and implement quality control systems, conduct audits, analyze data, and troubleshoot issues to improve product quality and efficiency.
**How you will make an impact:**
**Developing and implementing quality control systems:**
+ Creating procedures, setting standards, and establishing metrics for evaluating product quality.
+ Define Quality controls for the Manufacturing Processes and maintain registers of quality controls for audit processes
+ Supervise the calibration system. Design and implement new fixtures and gauges needed for the inspection process.
+ Implement Standard Operating Procedures, training material, and visual support for Manufacturing Processes to facilitate operations
**Auditing parts and production processes:**
+ Conduct internal audits to ensure compliance with work instructions, quality specifications, and SOPs.
+ Responsible for reviewing and approving all supplier Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)
+ Responsible for performing first article inspections.
**Analyzing data and identifying issues:**
+ Track quality complaints and non-conformances. Identify trends and opportunities.
+ Show improvement in overall quality through reduction in complaints, non-conformances, improvement in customer satisfaction, etc.
+ Support day to day production identifying and addressing quality issues both assembly and supplier related.
**Troubleshooting and problem-solving:**
+ Responsible for reviewing, analyzing, and addressing quality complaints and compliance.
+ Issue non-conformances (SCAR - CAR) - both internally and with outside vendors. Place materials on hold as needed.
+ Conduct root cause analyses utilizing standard tools (i.e fish bone diagram, 5 whys, 8Ds) for quality and operational issues, implementing corrective actions. Follow up to determine if corrective actions have been effective.
**Ensuring compliance with regulations and standards:**
+ Lead ISO 9001:2015 efforts across the organization. This includes annual ISO audits, annual Quality Operations Procedure audits, annual cross divisional audits and management review meetings.
+ Support materials team with vendor audit program, attending and conducting audits with our top suppliers when required.
**Continuous improvement:**
+ Measure and continuously eliminate waste from the manufacturing process by implementing ITW Tool Box (Lean Practices).
+ Fully involved in CBI (customer back innovation) process for new product development and launch; including but not limited to PFMEA, Control Plans, Process Flow, Design for Manufacturability, etc.
**What you need to do to be successful in this role:**
+ **Relationship Building:** Ability to build and leverage relationships among peers, other departments, suppliers and customers.
+ **Technical Aptitude:** Strong understanding of quality control principles, statistical analysis, and relevant manufacturing processes.
+ **Communication Skills** : Excellent oral and written communication skills. Effective communication with various stakeholders, including team members, management, and suppliers.
+ **Strong Organization Skills:** Highly focused, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
+ **Collaborating with other teams:** Work with various departments, including engineering, manufacturing, and design, to improve product quality.
+ **Adaptability:** Ability to succeed in a fast-paced environment that values an entrepreneurial spirit. Strong ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
+ **Presentation Skills:** Demonstrated ability to present and facilitate in front of groups.
+ **Driven:** Persistent, goal-oriented, and results-driven mindset
+ **Problem-solving and analytical skills:** The ability to identify issues, analyze data and develop effective solutions.
+ **Attention to detail:** The ability to meticulously assess products and process to identify potential issues.
**Qualifications**
+ Bachelor degree in Engineering or equivalent required
+ 3 -5 Years experience in QC/QA roles
+ Working knowledge of Quality Management Systems (ISO9001:2015) requirements
+ Understanding of basic gauges for manufacturing
+ Computer proficiency includes Microsoft Office products (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook).
+ Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamic 365 CRM (D365) is a plus.
+ Must be available for up to 10% travel within Canada & the United States
**Physical Demands**
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, talk, hear, reach with hands and arms and regularly required to walk. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
**Additional Information**
ITW Welding is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
**Compensation Information:**
**Why ITW Welding?**
Here's what we offer to help you build the future you want:
+ **Generous Retirement Benefits -** 401(k) match PLUS an additional retirement contribution to help you plan for the future.
+ **Paid Time Off -** 11 paid holidays, 5 sick days, and vacation time to take time for what matters.
+ **Company-Paid Insurance -** Life, AD&D, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability insurance to give you peace of mind.
+ **Family-Friendly Benefits -** 4 weeks of paid parental leave and adoption reimbursement to support your family journey.
+ **Education Assistance -** tuition reimbursement because we believe in investing in your personal and professional development.
At ITW Welding, we're not just a place to work - we're a community that empowers you to grow and make a real impact. For more details, visit our Benefits page ( . Join us and build a career that makes a difference!
**Compensation Information**
The annual base salary range for this position is $72,000 - $85,000 annually. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. The company considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as geographic location, market, and business considerations.
_ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues' unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential._
_As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship._
_All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws._

Company Description
Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company. We are Making Possible products and solutions that help advance the industries we serve, providing branding and information solutions that optimize labor and supply chain efficiency, reduce waste, advance sustainability, circularity and transparency, and better connect brands and consumers. We design and develop labeling and functional materials, radio frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, software applications that connect the physical and digital, and offerings that enhance branded packaging and carry or display information that improves the customer experience. Serving industries worldwide - including home and personal care, apparel, general retail, e-commerce, logistics, food and grocery, pharmaceuticals and automotive - we employ approximately 35,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Our reported sales in 2024 were $8.8 billion. Learn more at Description
Avery Dennison is seeking a Quality Engineer that is a highly motivated problem solver to lead supplier improvement and critical ISO systems.
In this role, the successful candidate will bring passion, determination and a sense of urgency to drive a world class quality culture to Graphics operations. You will work closely with the site operations and broader divisional quality organization in Graphics, , engineering and supply chain to ensure business success in a leading company where individual and team success are recognized and rewarded.
Activities may include, but are not limited to:
+ Lead Supplier Quality Improvement initiatives driving corrective action and managing the raw material rejection process to minimize internal losses and impact to HOLD accrual
+ Maintain and improve reporting tools for critical quality metrics
+ Lead quality projects to support the operations quality strategy improving reduction in customer claims in the market and/ or reducing internal losses
+ Participate in daily and weekly Management for Daily Improvement process and support quality related actions
+ Lead customer and internal corrective action requests implementing countermeasures to prevent recurrence
+ Establish and assess quality testing standards and required frequencies based on risk and product requirements.
+ Analyze data trends to understand capability of critical to quality attributes measured in testing
+ Site Calibration Quality lead and review of inspection equipment adequacy and needs
+ Perform other tasks or project work as assigned
Safety:
+ Practice all health and safety procedures, policies and practices.
+ Practice excellent housekeeping. Maintain a clean and organized work area.
+ Participate in all required safety training and initiatives.
Qualifications
+ Minimum 2 years industry experience required
+ Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Material Science or equivalent
+ Strong verbal and written communication skills
+ Actively seeks knowledge, skills and experience in order to grow and develop
+ Good trouble-shooting/problem-solving and mechanical ability
+ Demonstrated problem-solving experience
+ Must be able to actively contribute in a team based environment; encourage open communication and positive interaction with peers and management to effectively reach a common goal.
+ Schedule flexibility to support operations as needed
+ Proficient in Google and Microsoft Office
+ Previous Quality or Process Engineering experience preferred
Additional Information
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected status. EEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or other protected status. EEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled