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Help us keep production moving At Argon Industries, our customers count on precision. Your mission is to transform their requests into flawlessly entered orders, crystal-clear communication, and actionable data that keeps materials and schedules aligned. Picture this: a customer calls with an urgent order change. You update the ERP immediately, notify production and scheduling, and follow through until the shipment is confirmed. Meanwhile, you compile data for sales forecasts that inform material planning-then switch gears to close out an Excel analysis and finalize a weekly activity report. It's high-energy work where your organization, urgency, and communication make all the difference. What you'll do Serve as a responsive, proactive point of contact for business customers-building relationships and ensuring timely delivery of parts. Accurately and efficiently enter customer orders into the company ERP/database. Track orders and provide status updates from entry to shipment. Support and maintain manufacturing software and key databases. Balance priorities to meet deadlines and evolving customer needs. Communicate order changes and critical updates to the appropriate internal teams quickly. Manage phone and email inquiries with a strong sense of urgency. Execute miscellaneous Excel projects and data tasks. Provide data and sales forecasts that guide material requirements and scheduling decisions. Prepare periodic reports on activities, sales volume, expenses, and related metrics. Revise and maintain up-to-date Inside Sales Work Instructions. Perform all other duties as assigned. What you bring High energy and outstanding communication skills. Background exposure to manufacturing and/or fabrication processes and equipment. Proficiency with MS Office (especially Excel) and strong general computer skills. Ability to work flexible hours and overtime to meet business demands. Comfortable working independently while collaborating effectively within a team. Reliability, flexibility, attention to detail, and strong organization. A strong sense of urgency with both internal and external stakeholders. Five years of experience working with ERP systems.

Job DescriptionDescription: Performs general laborer type work that relates to production operations. This may include positioning and/or remove materials to assist Machine Operators, move finished products utilizing pallets jacks, assist the loading/unloading of raw materials on machines, helping prepare machines for operations, and others as assigned. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time. Perform routine operations related to assembling, pemming, spot welding, drilling, forming, and/or any other operations as needed. Assist machine operators by running machine after set-up process has occurred. Inspects, cleans, and packages parts. Helps remove finished parts from the machines. Will also assist in loading the raw materials and positioning them prospering on the equipment. Perform general clean-up duties of the equipment and surrounding areas. May perform basic material handling duties with the use of manual pallet jack to move material and stage materials. Adhere to all Jor-Mac and OSHA safety related work rules and procedures. Other duties as assigned or required. Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or abilities required. High school diploma or general education (GED) and one to three months related experience and/or training; equivalent combination of education and experience. Previous experience in a weld fabrication environment preferred, but not required. Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple correspondence. Ability to understand work orders and follow procedures. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; occasionally required to sit and talk; frequently required to hear, walk and continuously stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee will frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Continuously exposed to manufacturing noise.

Job Details Legal Address MILW - Milwaukee, WI $30.87 - $30.87 HourlyDescription Vision Statement: Innovating the solutions that power the world's best entertaining and food service experiences. Mission Statement: Perlick is a 5th generation family business that serves as an essential partner in the commercial foodservice and residential appliance industries. We put our customers first in everything we do by engaging a team of world class associates to develop, produce, and deliver premium products and customer experiences that provide a lifetime of exceptional value. Perlick Values: Lead By Serving - others before self, Grow by Innovation - solutions that exceed our customers' expectations, Continuous Improvement - strive to get better every day, Live the Legacy - maintain our positive reputations with the future in mind PRINCIPAL DUTIES & REPONSIBILITIES: This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time. Perform repetitive machine and assembly operations to produce standardized sheet metal products in accordance with dimensional specifications and quality standards requiring a fundamental knowledge of sheet metal fabricating operations and shop practices usually acquired by on-the-job training and experience. Make scratch and center-punch layouts from templates and patterns. Make semi-complex setups and operate shears, press brakes, punch press, spot welders, etc. to form and shape parts. Assemble and fit parts and details using hand tools, jigs, spot welder, soldering equipment and riveters, check work for dimensions and configuration. Work from job layouts, patterns, templates, bills of materials and production orders. Use scale, square, dividers, straight edge and fixed gauges to setup, operate machines and check work. Under supervision, instructions and guidance provided on the more complex setups, machine and assembly operations. Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to be successful in this role. High school diploma preferred, but not required. 1+ year of diverse sheet metal experience Familiarity with machines, materials, setups, sequences and procedures relating to sheet metal PHYSICAL/SENSORY DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Daily work may include sitting, bending, standing, crouching, reaching, and some lifting (up to 50 lbs.). Perlick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. Perlick does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status. #LI-Onsite

Performs general laborer type work that relates to production operations. This may include positioning and/or remove materials to assist Machine Operators, move finished products utilizing pallets jacks, assist the loading/unloading of raw materials on machines, helping prepare machines for operations, and others as assigned. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time. Perform routine operations related to assembling, pemming, spot welding, drilling, forming, and/or any other operations as needed. Assist machine operators by running machine after set-up process has occurred. Inspects, cleans, and packages parts. Helps remove finished parts from the machines. Will also assist in loading the raw materials and positioning them prospering on the equipment. Perform general clean-up duties of the equipment and surrounding areas. May perform basic material handling duties with the use of manual pallet jack to move material and stage materials. Adhere to all Jor-Mac and OSHA safety related work rules and procedures. Other duties as assigned or required. Requirements To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or abilities required. High school diploma or general education (GED) and one to three months related experience and/or training; equivalent combination of education and experience. Previous experience in a weld fabrication environment preferred, but not required. Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple correspondence. Ability to understand work orders and follow procedures. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; occasionally required to sit and talk; frequently required to hear, walk and continuously stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee will frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Continuously exposed to manufacturing noise.

This position would be responsible for daily tasks such as: in process inspections, first article inspections, completion and maintenance of PPAP's, customer interaction, and plant quality audits. Will be responsible for the accuracy of part inspection and verifications; ensuring proper materials used; parts are packaged properly. Maintain all required documents, as well as ISO paperwork. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time. Ensures quality requirements are met through accurate and timely completion of all production first piece inspections, first article completions, and PPAP measurement requirements. Verifies accuracy in regards to raw material specifications and finish/coating requirements. Performs plant-wide quality audits to ensure proper quality procedures and paperwork are being followed and documented correctly and appropriately. Responsible for the calibration of all quality inspection tools and maintaining accurate documentation of those results. Maintains a clean and orderly quality lab and ensure that all measuring equipment is functioning properly, both company and employee owned. Tracks, reports, and dispositions any non-conforming materials. Ability to investigate failure modes and determine the true root cause of non-conformances. Properly fills out all required documents for all jobs, quality systems, and ISO9001 requirements. Assist in the training of new and current employees on quality procedures and requirements. Adhere to all Jor-Mac and OSHA safety related work rules and procedures. Must communicate in a clear, concise and professional manner to all internal and external customers. Other duties as assigned or required. Requirements To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or abilities required. High school diploma or general educational development (GED) and three years related experience, specifically with ISO-9000, and/or training; equivalent combination of education and experience. Familiarity using all types of standard inspection equipment and measuring devices; including arm-style CMM's and PC-DMIS software. Possess and exhibit excellent customer service skills with both internal and external customers. Previous experience with, and understanding of, GD &T. Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure including whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. Ability to read and comprehend blueprints, instructions, specifications, and memos. Ability to prepare job related paperwork. Familiarity with MS Office Suite software. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; occasionally required to sit and talk; frequently required to hear, walk and continuously stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee will frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Continuously exposed to manufacturing noise.

Lakeside Manufacturing - America's premier stainless steel utility cart manufacturer - is looking for an Outside Sales Representative to join our team in the food equipment industry. Since 1946, we've been delivering innovative stainless-steel solutions for moving, storing, dispensing, and merchandising in the foodservice industry. The Outside Sales Representative will work remotely and be located in the Northeast market. The successful candidate will focus on expanding our market presence by identifying new opportunities, building strong client relationships, and closing sales to meet and exceed targets. Key Roles and Responsibilities * Prospect and Generate Leads - Actively identify and pursue potential clients in the food service sector, including restaurants, hotels, cafeterias, and commercial kitchens. Utilize cold calling, networking events, trade shows, and referrals to build a robust pipeline of qualified leads. * Conduct On-Site Sales Presentations and Demonstrations - Travel to client locations to showcase food equipment products. Provide tailored demonstrations that highlight product features, benefits, and how they solve specific operational challenges, ensuring clients understand the value proposition. * Build and Maintain Client Relationships - Foster long-term partnerships with existing and new customers through regular follow-ups, personalized consultations, and exceptional service. * Achieve Sales Targets - Meet or exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual sales goals by strategically managing territory and prioritizing high-potential opportunities. * Stay Knowledgeable on Products and Industry Trends - Maintain expert-level understanding of our food equipment portfolio, including technical specifications, safety standards, and emerging technologies. Stay informed about industry developments, competitor offerings, and regulatory changes through ongoing learning and training. * Collaborate with Internal Teams - Work closely with inside sales, marketing, product development, and service teams to ensure seamless order fulfillment, installation, and post-sale support. * Document and Report Activities - Maintain accurate records of sales activities, client interactions, and pipeline status in the company's CRM system. Required Traits and Qualifications * Motivated and Competitive - A self-starter with a proven track record of exceeding sales goals in a competitive environment. * Relentless - Persistent in pursuing leads and closing sales, even in the face of challenges or rejections. * Knowledgeable - 3+ years of experience in outside sales, preferably in the food equipment or related industry. Strong understanding of commercial kitchen operations and equipment. * Skilled Communicator - Proven ability to influence buying decisions through persuasive written and verbal communication. Confident presenter and strategic networker with a talent for building strong client relationships. * Willing to Travel - Comfortable with extensive road and air travel, including flexibility for last-minute trips. This role offers a competitive base salary plus bonus, benefits, and opportunities for career growth in a dynamic industry. If you are passionate about sales and ready to drive results, we encourage you to apply.

Lakeside Manufacturing is America's Premier Stainless Steel Utility Cart Manufacturer. Since 1946, Lakeside has continued to move the food service industry forward with innovative utility carts and stainless steel moving, storing, delivery, dispensing, and merchandising solutions. We look to hire people who value a positive work environment, have a passion for serving our customers, and have a desire to learn and grow. Lakeside's culture of continuous improvement values hiring individuals who are looking for the opportunity to stretch their current talents to the next level and beyond. Lakeside is currently seeking a skilled 1st Shift Packer to join our dedicated team. This is a key role responsible for precision welding and assembly of stainless steel products that meet our high-quality standards and customer specifications. POSITION HIGHLIGHTS: * Schedule: 5-day workweek - Monday through Friday, 8-hour shifts * Shift: 1st Shift 7:00 am - 3:30 pm * Overtime: As needed, additional hours are available before or after scheduled shift * Work Environment: Culture forward, team-oriented, safety-first, free coffee, nice lunchroom PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: * Prepare product for shipping to customer, performing any required packaging, labeling, etc. * Ensure customer order and product match. Ensure product is ready to ship according to customer delivery requirements. * Perform inventory counts on replacement parts and shipping supplies. * Cross-train with other departments including receiving, shipping, and packing orders. * Ensuring the highest quality standards while meeting customer specifications and delivery requirements * Utilize Netsuite ERP System QUALIFICATIONS: * Requires a high school diploma/GED equivalent, plus 1-3 years related experience * Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality. * Ability to read and comprehend basic instructions, memos, and shipping reports. * Ability or willingness to work with computers for daily data entry. * Ability to work independently and as part of a team * Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. * Ability to successfully pass forklift certification. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. * Ability to stand up to 8 hours a day. * Vision requirements include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. * Exposure to Electro Magnetic Fields. EMF fields can interfere with some medical implants, including pacemakers. Some key advantages of working at Lakeside include: a wonderful culture, career opportunities in diverse areas, a highly competitive benefits package, including a generous 401(K) plan, profit sharing, attendance, anniversary and holiday bonus, generous paid time off, and an educational assistance program offering up to $5250.00 a year.

Join Our Team as a Welding Quality Assurance Specialist Are you a detailed-oriented professional with a knack for ensuring excellent quality? Our company is looking for someone like you to join us as a Welding Quality Assurance Specialist. You'll play a crucial role in upholding the quality of incoming and outgoing materials, ensuring they align with our company's ISO standards and the unique requirements of our clients. Your Daily Responsibilities Utilize precise measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, height gauges, etc.) to ensure all products meet stringent quality standards. Conduct comprehensive inspections including first piece, in-process, and final checks, particularly focused on welding and fabrication processes. Diligently interpret job specifications, blueprints, and drawings to maintain compliance with set standards. Collaborate with manufacturing and engineering teams to consistently improve process documentation and work procedures. Train team members on potential safety hazards and recommend methods for operational efficiency. Spearhead continuous improvements and suggest enhancements to current procedures and policies. Secondary Responsibilities Develop and enforce quality policies, conducting internal audits to align with ISO standards. Facilitate communication with suppliers, clients, and within the team to solve quality issues efficiently. Organize an extensive range of QA documentation to support seamless operations. Review materials incoming for inspections, assessing them against our standards. What You Bring to the Table Advanced knowledge of welding practices and the ability to identify quality welds. Proven experience in quality inspections or similar roles, with first piece inspection expertise. Familiarity or certification with D1.1 standards, with an eagerness to further develop your skills. Proficiency in using diverse inspection instruments, from calipers to CMMs. Capability to interpret blueprints accurately, understanding weld symbols and tolerances fundamental to geometric dimensions. An awareness of quality systems and ISO procedures that guide our operation.

Responsible for setting up and operating a variety of hand power tools used to remove excess materials or burrs from metal surfaces; sharpen edges or corners; sands surfaces of metals. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time. Grinds, files, or sands metal surfaces to remove burrs and sharp edges using hand tools and grinders. Visually and physically inspect parts for any dents or scratches that need to be removed. Strong understanding in blueprint reading. Interprets drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample parts to determine finish condition of work pieces, sequences of metal finishing operations, and set up requirements. Smooth surface to specified finish with hammer, dolly blocks, and hand and power tools. Perform general clean-up duties of the equipment and surrounding areas. May perform basic material handling duties with the use of manual pallet jack and/or forklift to move material and stage materials. Adhere to all Jor-Mac and OSHA safety related work rules and procedures. Other duties as assigned or required. Requirements To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or abilities required. High school diploma or general educational development (GED) and one to two years related experience and/or training; equivalent combination of education and experience. Previous experience in a weld fabrication environment preferred, but not required. Ability to do count, add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure including whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. Ability to read and comprehend instructions, specifications, and memos. Ability to prepare timesheets and job related paperwork. Ability to effectively communicate with other employees of the organization. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; occasionally required to sit and talk; frequently required to hear, walk and continuously stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee will frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Continuously exposed to manufacturing noise.

Lakeside Manufacturing - America's premier stainless steel utility cart manufacturer - is looking for a Sales Design Manager to lead our cafeteria layout design and estimating team. Since 1946, we've been delivering innovative stainless-steel solutions for moving, storing, dispensing, and merchandising in the foodservice industry. This on-site role is located in West Allis, WI. This key position will coach a team of 3-5 Sales Designers while collaborating closely with customers, engineering, and production to bring creative, customized cafeteria service line solutions to life. What You'll Do * Lead and mentor a team of Sales Designers in creating tailored cafeteria layouts * Partner with clients to understand needs and propose innovative solutions * Coordinate with production and engineering to ensure smooth project execution * Improve design processes using tools like Excel, NetSuite, and CRM platforms * Represent Lakeside at trade shows and customer site visits (≤ 25% travel) What We're Looking For * Bachelor's in design, engineering, or business (preferred) * Experience leading creative and technical design teams * Skilled in reading/interpreting specs, quoting, and solving design challenges * Passion for customer collaboration and bringing visions to life * Exceptional communication, organization, and follow-through Why Join Us? * Competitive salary + performance bonus * Generous 401(k) * Up to $5,250/year educational assistance * Paid time off + comprehensive benefits * Culture forward, dynamic, positive work environment Join our fast-growing team and make a real impact. We're looking for passionate individuals ready to be difference makers - not just employees. Grow with us, shape the future, and do work that matters.

This position's primary role is the development and operation of quality control systems, application, and analysis of testing and inspection procedures. This position also utilizes methodology and statistical methods to diagnose and correct improper quality control practices. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time. Accountable for completing assigned Quality Engineering deliverables. Sets up quality requirements in the system for inspection. Oversees the ISO processes, procedures, methodologies and ensures Jor-Mac's adherence to them. Effectively investigates and ensures the timely closure of customer complaints. Reviews supplier Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) and capability study information. Evaluates the conformity of projects to the documented process. Ability to effectively interact with vendors, customers, and cross functional teams relative to quality issues. Ensure the timely closure of Corrective Actions; conducts investigations; and any additional non-conformance investigations. Produce quality reports, analyze information, and address and resolve problem areas. Evaluates and recommends quality concepts of probability, statistics, and data analysis to make decisions. Assess current processes and identify ways to streamline or improve. Conducts quality audits based on appropriate regulatory and procedural requirements, including ISO requirements. Ensure compliance with all housekeeping procedures and all quality and safety regulations. Develop and recommend inspection and sampling techniques and quality assurance plans. Other duties as assigned or required. Requirements To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or abilities required. Requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related degree; three years of previous quality engineering experience or equivalent combination of experience and education. Familiarity with ISO standards and certifications. Proven problem solving skills with and use of statistical analysis. Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office. Previous experience in GD & T, use of a ROMER arm, CMM, and PC-DMIS software. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to require to sit, talk, and hear; frequently required to walk and continuously stand. The employee will frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Salary Description $85,000-$97,000

Applies powder paint to products where high grade finishes are required ensuring required film thickness, color, and cosmetic requirements are met. Adjusts equipment as needed to produce high quality parts. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time. Responsible for applying powder paint to parts based on job orders, customer specifics, and other documents and verifies the documentation is correct. Ensures the proper thickness and color is applied to all parts produced. Cleans the paint booth and the paint gun in between colors and shifts. Understands the painting process, utilizing the paint gun, and other operations and makes adjustments as necessary and as trained to produce quality parts. Determines paint flow, viscosity, and coating quality by performing visual inspections or by using viscometers. Performs general clean-up duties of the equipment and surrounding areas. May perform basic material handling duties with the use of manual pallet jack and/or forklift to move material and stage materials. Adhere to all Jor-Mac and OSHA safety related work rules and procedures. Other duties as assigned or required. Requirements To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or abilities required. High school diploma or general education (GED) and one to two years related experience and/or training; equivalent combination of education and experience. Previous experience powder painting required; preferably in a weld fabrication environment. Ability to read and interpret blue prints, job orders, and customer specs. Ability to do count, add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure including whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. Ability to read and comprehend instructions, specifications, and memos. Ability to properly clock in/out and complete all job related paperwork. Ability to effectively communicate with other employees of the organization. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; occasionally required to sit and talk; frequently required to hear, walk and continuously stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee will frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Continuously exposed to manufacturing noise.

The Director of Purchasing leads all procurement and inventory management activities for the organization, ensuring that materials, components, and services are purchased cost-effectively and delivered on time to support production schedules and business goals. This position is both strategic and hands-on, responsible for developing and maintaining supplier relationships, managing purchasing staff, and personally handling daily purchasing and inventory tasks as needed. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time. · Develop and execute the overall purchasing strategy for the entire organization, ensuring alignment with business units, business goals, production schedules, and customer demands. · Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with suppliers across entities to optimize cost savings and performance. · Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers while maintaining strong relationships with existing vendors. · Oversee daily purchasing operations, including placing purchase orders, expediting materials, and maintaining accurate records and inventory levels in the ERP system. · Monitor and manage inventory levels to meet production needs while minimizing excess and obsolete stock. · Coordinate cycle counts, physical inventories, and reconciliation of inventory variances. · Manage supplier performance, lead times, and delivery schedules. · Supervise and support purchasing and inventory staff; assign responsibilities, set goals, and monitor performance. · Provide hands-on training and mentorship to ensure cross-functional coverage and professional growth. · Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement within the department and between the entities. · Analyze purchasing and inventory metrics; identify areas for improvement in cost control, workflow, and vendor management. · Ensure compliance with company policies, quality standards, and safety requirements. · Drive process improvements to streamline procurement and material flow between departments. · Maintains knowledge of the market, in addition to current prices and fair rates for purchased goods. · Run status reports from the ERP system and analyze to determine material needs and meet the projected production requirements. · Assist other departments in determining the most suitable product or service to meet their needs, considering the objectives of the entire organization. · Oversee and improve on processing returns for defective materials and parts. · Maintains procurement records such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance, and inventories. · Discusses defective or unacceptable goods or services with quality, users, vendors, and others to determine the root cause and source takes appropriate corrective action. · Review and approve invoices for payment. · Help to track and manage spending on capital expenditure projects. · Other duties as assigned or required. Requirements To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or abilities required. · Requires a bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or a related field required. · Minimum of 7-10 years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment, with at least 3 years in a leadership role. · Proven experience managing inventory, multi-site operations, and ERP systems. · Strong background in metal fabrication, machining, or industrial manufacturing preferred. · Exceptional negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills. · Strong knowledge of supply chain management, procurement processes, and inventory control principles. · Ability to be strategic and a long-term thinker, understanding what is required to help blend two organizations. · Hands-on, detail-oriented leader, comfortable in performing daily tactical tasks. · Excellent communication, organizational, and time-management skills. · Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ERP systems. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, and hear; frequently required to walk, and continuously stand. The employee will frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an all-encompassing list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Reasonable accommodations to the essential functions of the job will be made if necessary.

Under the direction of the Director of Engineering, the Design Engineer designs sheet metal products from components to complete assemblies, meeting or exceeding customer production and quality standards, and meeting customer delivery requirements. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary occasionally. Design parts to manufacture either from a customer model or from a customer concept. This will include confirming all designed components meet the customer requirements. Review and interpret customer specifications and determine manufacturability with current capabilities. Communicate directly with customer Engineering and Procurement personnel to ensure the company has all the necessary information to be successful with the design and manufacture of the components. Program and maintain design layouts in SolidWorks and utilizing the proper document storage locations. Adhere to company processes for documentation and design of components and Sheet Metal Systems. Redesign standard products, improving quality and productivity, while reducing costs. Evaluate and select components and parts for the products. Work with Purchasing to initiate purchase orders. Develop working relationships with Operations Team to address and resolve problems and to develop better cooperation for working together toward producing the highest quality products at the lowest possible cost. Act as technical resource for product field support of customers, service personnel and field sales, assisting in addressing and resolving questions and problems. Participate in cross-functional teams to address and resolve manufacturing, design and quality problems, and ensure the continuous, on-going improvement of processes and methods. Suggest ideas for new products. Stay current on new developments in the industry. Keep informed of new parts or methods to improve products or product designs. Follow all housekeeping procedures. Assures compliance with appropriate safety practices and procedures and with applicable federal, state, and local codes, regulations, and requirements, as well as Jor-Mac company policies and procedures. Other duties as assigned or required. Requirements QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering and three to five years of related experience, or seven to ten years of progressively responsible related experience, or a combination of education and experience. Previous experience with SolidWorks. Previous experience with FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis). Ability to read and interpret technical specifications, professional journals, and blueprints. Ability to write reports and documentation. Ability to communicate effectively with vendors, customers, and other employees of the organization. Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of pal and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Excellent communication skills. Customer-oriented and mild-mannered. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls; and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach above shoulders. The employee will occasionally lift and/or move drawings, files, parts, components, and manuals weighing up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an all-encompassing list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Reasonable accommodations to essential functions of the job will be made if necessary.

Job DescriptionWhat your day looks like You start by scanning overnight emails from manufacturing customers and logging new purchase orders into Argon Industries' system with precision. A production query comes in- you update the order, alert the right teams, and keep the customer informed. Midday, you review open orders, track status, and adjust priorities to protect deadlines. In the afternoon, you polish an Excel report on sales activity and expenses, then revise a Work Instruction so the Inside Sales playbook stays current. You wrap by sharing a short forecast update to support material planning and scheduling. Role overview As the liaison between business customers and Argon Industries, you ensure every order is captured accurately, monitored closely, and communicated clearly across departments. Core responsibilities Serve as an open, proactive point of contact to build strong customer relationships and ensure timely parts delivery. Enter customer orders into the company database with speed and accuracy. Track orders from entry through fulfillment and provide timely updates. Maintain manufacturing software records and related databases. Prioritize competing requests to meet customer needs and order deadlines. Communicate order changes and key updates to internal teams quickly and accurately. Respond promptly to phone calls and email inquiries. Complete miscellaneous Excel-driven projects as assigned. Provide data and sales forecasts that inform material requirements and production scheduling. Prepare and submit periodic reports on activities, sales volume, expenses, and related metrics. Revise and keep Inside Sales Work Instructions up to date. Perform other related duties as assigned. What you bring High energy and excellent communication skills. Exposure to manufacturing and/or fabrication processes and equipment. Proficiency with MS Office; strong overall computer skills. Flexibility to work varied hours and overtime as needed. Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team. Reliability, adaptability, attention to detail, and strong organization. A strong sense of urgency in serving internal and external customers. 5 years' experience using an ERP system. About Argon Industries Join a team that values accuracy, responsiveness, and continuous improvement in serving manufacturing customers.

Job Details Legal Address MILW - Milwaukee, WI Fully RemoteDescription Vision Statement : Helping the world serve better. Mission Statement: ( We Aim) To build the best bar in the world and be irreplaceable by delivering the Total Perlick Experience . Perlick Values: Lead By Serving - others before self, Grow by Innovation - solutions that exceed our customers' expectations, Continuous Improvement - strive to get better every day, Live the Legacy - maintain our positive reputations with the future in mind SUMMARY: Reporting to the Vice President of Sales, the Regional Sales Manager (RSM) is responsible for managing all sales activities and partners (manufacturing sales representatives and distributors) in a defined region to deliver Perlick's annual sales goals in targeted market segments through regional sales channel partners. The RSM also builds relationships with strategic customers in target end markets for premium commercial and residential products to gain wallet share. In addition, the RSM informs the organization of new product needs through customer feedback. In addition, build relationships with key consultants, designers, architects and specifiers to drive prime specifications for Perlick and pull project opportunities through sales channel. PRINCIPAL DUTIES & REPONSIBILITIES: This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time. Ensures execution of developed strategies, sales plans, marketing programs, and all related activities are in accordance with overall sales objectives that maximizes sales volume and profitability. Manage sales reps and distributors in the assigned region: Establishes annual sales plan with each partner with measurable sales goals, sales funnel targets and new product sales targets. Assist partners to develop and implement engagement plans and programs with key target customer targets to maximize wallet share of opportunities. Develop list of target accounts in cooperation with partners and plans to penetrate. Ensure that sales partner is adequately trained on Perlick's products and applications and that Perlick is getting mind share. In cooperation with partners, ensure that the sales pipeline is being constantly built to ensure sales targets will be met. Work with partners to forecast bookings on a monthly basis as part of the monthly forecast process. Establish monthly cadence to review partner performance and develop and implement countermeasures when targets are not being met. Evaluate partners in region on a regular basis and decide when changes need to be made to optimize the revenue from the region. Manage dealers in assigned region: Hold dealers accountable to purchase Perlick products over competitor's products when Perlick is a member of their buying group. Uncover which dealers are purchasing competitive equipment (and how much) and develop an action plan to win that business. Thoroughly document dealer information and events relating to that dealer in the CRM system. Work with the Sales leadership to develop and administer special programs with dealers to incentivize them to purchase Perlick products. Review our project pipeline report and follow up on upcoming opportunities. Assist accounting with A/R issues. Manage Strategic Hospitality, Chain, and National Accounts in assigned region: Be familiar with the key hospitality and chain accounts that are headquartered in assigned territory. Work with the Sales Leadership to develop and administer special programs with large customers to incentivize them to purchase/specify Perlick products. Act as the face of Perlick with key customers as assigned. Establish relationships with key players in the targeted customers' organization as assigned. Influence Consultants, Designers, Architects and Specifiers in assigned region: Manage relationships to pull projects through dealers. Regional responsibility to identify key partners with the goal of establishing Perlick as their primary spec for all products in the line. Act as Perlick's liaison with FCSI to enhance Perlick's brand in the commercial consultant community. Choose key consultants each year and focus on creating a strong relationship or strengthening our current relationship. Track and report on volume of partner specifications. Work with marketing to maintain consultant contact database. Work with marketing to send consultants e-blasts on a quarterly basis. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to be successful in this role. Bachelor's degree in business, marketing or related field. Minimum of 7 years with clear career progression sales and key account responsibility. At least 10 years of experience in sales. B2B and food service equipment experience required. B2C, home appliance and two (2) step distribution strongly preferred. Experience managing projects in a heavy construction environment. Ideally related to the quotation, installation, and start-up of food service equipment is strongly preferred. Requires travel approximately 40-50% of time across the U.S. Travel will be to food service consultants, food service equipment dealers, construction sites, brewery HQ and chain restaurant HQ. Familiarity working with and influencing partners is requirement. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Computer proficiency in MS Office suite. Excellent organizational and task prioritization skills. Serves as a product expert. Understands and can effectively articulate product features, function, benefits, and competitive advantage of our product line to potential customers. Familiar sales processes and consultative selling skills. and able to develop a blue sheet for large opportunities. Ability to develop and grow strategic customers in the hospitality and chain segments. Familiarity with sales opportunity management program such as Salesforce. Ability to develop a business case to pursue large opportunities. Ability to forecast revenue from a region on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis to inform manufacturing capacity planning. CORE COMPETENCIES : Exhibits core cultural behaviors that reflect Perlick's values to support our mission and vision. Being Resilient: Remains objective and calm when faced with adversity. Grows from hardships and difficult experiences. Manages crises and volatile situations effectively. Helps others recover momentum and confidence after failures or setbacks. Drives Engagement: Empowers others with meaningful decision making and ownership. Ensures that all team members are motivated to work toward common goals. Celebrates the team's successes along the way. Provides praise, recognition, and rewards for strong performance. Plans and Aligns: Addresses risks and contingencies as part of the planning process. Finds the right balance between sticking to plans and adjusting them to changing conditions. Ensures that the team's plans and priorities are aligned and coordinated across different areas of the organization. Plans ahead to make sure critical resources are lined up for organizational priorities. Self-Development: Aligns own development plans with the goals and values of the organization. Continuously improves own leadership capabilities. Models personal development by continuously expanding own knowledge and skills. Pursues challenging assignments and career opportunities that stretch and build own capabilities. PHYSICAL/SENSORY DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties may include periods of sitting, bending, crouching, standing, walking, reaching, and lifting (up to 25lbs). Perlick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. Perlick does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status. #LI-Remote

Job Details Legal Address MILW - Milwaukee, WI $35.38 HourlyDescription Vision Statement : Helping the world serve better. Mission Statement: ( We Aim) To build the best bar in the world and be irreplaceable by delivering the Total Perlick Experience . Perlick Values: Lead By Serving - others before self, Grow by Innovation - solutions that exceed our customers' expectations, Continuous Improvement - strive to get better every day, Live the Legacy - maintain our positive reputations with the future in mind PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time. Install, repair, rebuild and otherwise maintain heavy duty and highly complicated machine tools and equipment. Diagnose machine malfunctions and operating difficulties; make affect repairs and adjustments. Layout repair parts; set up and operate machines tools to machine parts frequently improvising standard machines, tooling and attachments. Perform skilled operations such as fitting and aligning of bearings, spindles, and shafts, scrape ways; fit, align and calibrate measuring devices and moving parts. Perform machinist's work having to do with the installation of new machinery and equipment. Maintain incidental record systems for repair and service work. 7.Work from machine design drawings, code books, handbook formulae, and plans and sketches. Use scale, squares, micrometers, calipers, levels, bars, tests sets, etc. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to be successful in this role. Knowledge of mechanics, machine design, machining practices and techniques. Knowledge of advanced shop mathematics, job layout, and measuring procedures. Journeyman apprenticeship plus 4-5 years of experience. PHYSICAL/SENSORY DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Daily work may include bending, crouching, and reaching. Job duties will also include lifting, stretching and turning, up to 95% of the time; from ground to waist and from waist to overhead. Often, lifting up to 50lbs unassisted is required. Standing and walking 75-80% of the time is to be expected. Perlick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. Perlick does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status. #LI-Onsite

Job Details Legal Address MILW - Milwaukee, WIDescription The Perlick Company is a fifth-generation family business built upon a bedrock of core values that have guided our success since 1917 and will lead us into the future. We seek excellence in all that we do. Vision Statement: Innovating the solutions that power the world's best entertaining and food service experiences. Mission Statement: Perlick is a 5th generation family business that serves as an essential partner in the commercial foodservice and residential appliance industries. We put our customers first in everything we do by engaging a team of world class associates to develop, produce, and deliver premium products and customer experiences that provide a lifetime of exceptional value. Perlick Values: Lead By Serving - others before self, Grow by Innovation - solutions that exceed our customers' expectations, Continuous Improvement - strive to get better every day, Live the Legacy - maintain our positive reputations with the future in mind SUMMARY: Perlick is seeking a motivated engineering intern who is ready to apply mechanical, electircal, or engineering design knowledge for basic problem solving, mathematics, and engineering principles to an authentic real-world experience. The intern will assist with a wide range of duties, including documenting technical requirements, hands on work/testing, analyzing data, preparing testing reports, performing CAD modeling/drawing updates, and learning about varied engineering activities. Is this role for me? This internship will fit best with those who are pursuing a degree in engineering technology or design, mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering. Disciplines outside of those metioned above may find that this role does not align with their career objectives and college coursework. PRINCIPAL DUTIES & REPONSIBILITIES : Learn the Change Management, New Product Development, and Value Analysis/Value Engineering processes and contribute as a Product Development Engineering team member. Support Sales and Application Engineering team in addressing customer requests for quotation and ordering of modified or custom Perlick products. Create and maintain CAD models and Engineering drawings in SolidWorks and release to PDM and ERP systems to support prototype, custom, and production configuration and release. Support the design validation planning, documentation, prototype build, physical testing, data analysis, and reporting for new and existing products. Including inventorying, disposition, and scrapping of test articles. Work with your supervisor to identify and execute a “win-win” activity that supports the candidate's own educational and career goals while also benefiting Perlick's business needs. Other learning objectives, projects and duties as assigned. Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS: Must be enrolled in an accredited university/college program in pursuit of a 2 or 4 year degree in an Engineering discipline. This role has been designed for current students looking for co-op completion duties, or college course work credits. Must be capable of reporting to the Perlick, Milwaukee Headquarters when needed. This role is not considered hybrid or remote, but flexibility is available based on class schedules. Provide, on average, 15 hours of project working time during the week; during normal business hours (8:00am-5:00pm). Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint and Word) and completion of a CAD modeling and drafting training course (SolidWorks preferred) Strong verbal and written communication skills and works well in a cross-functional, team environment Highly motivated with a desire to learn, plan, align, and perform with strong attention to detail CORE COMPETENCIES : Exhibits core cultural behaviors that reflect Perlick's values to support our mission and vision. Ensures Accountability: Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. For example, holds self to high standards and consistently honors policies, procedures, and work requirements. Scrupulously ensures all work is correct. Communicates Effectively: Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Pays attention to others' insights, advice, or instruction, grasping the main elements. Promptly shares relevant information with the right amount of detail. Self-Development: Shows personal commitment and strives to continuously improve. Accepts assignments that broaden capabilities. Learns from new experiences, others, and structured learning. Makes the most of available development resources. BENEFITS: Shadowing, mentoring, and training opportunities with our experienced team of engineering professionals Practical experience with a wide variety of engineering activities Opportunity to attend team meetings and occasional networking events Compensation available PHYSICAL/SENSORY DEMANDS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Daily work may include sitting, bending, standing, crouching, reaching, and some lifting (up to 25 lbs.). Perlick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. Perlick does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status. #LI-Onsite

We are seeking a skilled MIG Welder to join our dynamic team in Milwaukee, WI. If you have a passion for welding and take pride in producing high-quality work, we want to hear from you! In this role, you will be responsible for performing MIG welding tasks on various materials, ensuring precision and adherence to safety standards. Join us in creating exceptional products and advancing your career in a supportive environment. Responsibilities:Perform MIG welding on a variety of metals and components.Read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings to determine specifications.Inspect completed welds for quality and adherence to standards.Maintain a clean and safe work environment, following all safety protocols.Collaborate with team members to meet production goals and deadlines.Conduct routine maintenance on welding equipment to ensure optimal performance.Participate in training and development opportunities to enhance skills. Qualifications:High school diploma or equivalent; technical training in welding preferred.Proven experience as a MIG welder or in a similar role.Strong understanding of welding techniques and safety standards.Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical documents.Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.Ability to work independently and as part of a team.Physical stamina and strength to perform welding tasks. D1.1 certification or ability to pass the test You should be proficient in: Welding Setups for Production Blueprint Reading Machines & technologies you'll use: MIG Welder Robotic Welder