Hardware Technician

On-site

973

At Batesville, you will be a part of a dynamic team committed to excellence and innovation. A recognized leader in the death care industry in North America, we are committed to our mission of helping families honor the lives of those they love®. We are currently seeking a Hardware Technician to join our team in Batesville, Indiana.  

Your Role at Batesville: 

As a Hardware Technician, you will be responsible for overall technical operations and quality of the hardware plating process. 

How You’ll be Rewarded: 

• Batesville is a family. You will be part of a family of highly committed associates who are passionate about our company, committed to our customers and excited about our future. 

• The expected base salary range for this role is $55,000 to $65,000 per year. Actual compensation within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to qualifications, skills, experience, and location.   

• IMMEDIATE ELIGIBILITY – Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance, as well as prescription coverage, short-term disability, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and more.  

• Generous 401K Matching Program  

• Paid time off 

• Opportunities for development and advancement  

What You’ll Do: 

• Checks and monitors quality of hardware and plating system.  

• Assists in maintaining high standards of quality for the area and resolves all hardware quality issues. 

• Ensure all paints ready for use daily on plating line and backline. 

• Ensures adherence to all standard operating procedures and quality control checks. 

• Assure equipment cleaning schedule is completed in the E-Room, vacuum chambers, cleaning systems and ovens. 

• Performs preventative maintenance on equipment to ensure continued operation and high-quality product. 

• Inspect all rejected products to determine corrective action and counter measures to be taken.  

What You’ll Bring: 

• Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school or 1 to 3 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education. 

• Basic computer knowledge including Microsoft Office Suite 

• Previous manufacturing experience with injection molding and plastic plating.  

• Excellent communication skills 

• Experienced in working in a fast-paced setting 

• Must work independently and within a team setting 

• The ability to work a variable work schedule  

Travel  

Associate must be able to travel 5 % of the time.   

Key Competencies  

• Team Player

• Able to set aside personal goals for the goals of the organization 

• Demonstrated ability to work well with others regardless of level 

• Identifies and does what needs to be accomplished for the common goal  

• Communication    

• Can accurately convey information from one person to another 

• Able to summarize complex information  

• Gets point across clearly and effectively and efficiently 

• Speaks and writes using proper grammar 

• Able to communicate effectively to all levels in the organization  

• Lean

• Has working knowledge of Policy Deployment, Glass wall and Visual tools (e.g.5S)  

• Understands and uses lean management processes 

• Problem solving tools (e.g. Root cause countermeasure, pareto, etc.)  

• Creativity/ Innovation      

• Looks past obvious answer to solutions 

• Seeks game changers (step function), not just incremental change 

• Can apply learning from diverse experiences to develop unique solutions 

• Tries new things to obtain challenging goals  

• Actions/Results Oriented  

• Effectively utilize and influence others to accomplish objectives 

• Improves delivery of services  

• Recognizes and capitalizes on opportunities 

• Works around typical problems and obstacles to get results 

• Holds others and self-accountable 

• Decision Making   

• Investigates the background, defines the problem and identifies the cause before taking action 

• Considers alternative available actions, resources, and constraints before selecting a method for accomplishing a task or project 

• Uses structured decision-making methods/tools 

• Considers cost, simplicity, alignment, speed when establishing or changing work procedures 

• Data to Insight

• Uses structured decision-making methods/tools 

• Ability to convert complex information to an easily understood insightful summary 

 

Physical Requirements: 

To perform this job successfully, the physical demands listed are representative of those that must be met by an employee. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to handle and feel, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear. The employee may occasionally be required to crouch, or lift items as heavy as 25 lbs. This job may require the employee to see with clarity at both near and far distances.  

DISCLAIMER: The above information on this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by the employee within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of any employee assigned to this job. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. 

Join the Batesville family and apply today! 

Who We Are: 

A cornerstone in the death care industry, Batesville has distinguished itself from all others through our commitment to quality, service, and innovation. For more than 115 years, Batesville has been dedicated to serving the needs of licensed funeral professionals and helping families honor the lives of those they love.® With annual revenues of approximately $600 million, Batesville is a leader, providing a comprehensive portfolio of burial and cremation products, memorialization offerings, profit-enhancing merchandising systems and leading-edge technology solutions. 

At Batesville, our associates are our strongest asset. We strive to attract, hire, and develop the best and brightest to ensure our place in the future. Batesville has a strong culture of achievement, which is underpinned by these five core values:

• Individual worth and integrity
• Excellence in execution
• Spirit of continuous learning and improvement
• Courage
• Customer focus and partnership

What Sets Us Apart: 

Making a difference: Helping families honor the lives of those they love® isn’t just our mission. It’s why we do what we do every day to make every Batesville product the best it can be. 

Development is a priority: We promote learning and development from Day 1. From our Experience Batesville onboarding program to self-guided courses on Batesville University, there are numerous opportunities to advance your skills. We encourage associates to create Individual Development Plans (IDPs) to help drive career-focused discussions and advancement. 

Putting customers first: We value the funeral professional’s role in serving families and are committed to doing our part to ensure their success. 

We Have Fun! We work hard, but when it’s time to play, we get creative – and competitive. We provide numerous engagement activities to bring people together across the organization. 

We Give Back: We support our communities by assisting in fundraising events and volunteer programs to help those in need. *These services are not available at all Batesville locations.  

DISCLAIMER: The above information in this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by the employee within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of any employee assigned to this job. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

At Batesville, we strive to build a diverse workforce through equal-opportunity employment that embraces and leverages the differences each individual has to offer. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer of minorities/females/disabled/veterans.