JW Hicks

Job Description Job Description Primary Function(s): Responsible for ensuring all production needs are met, shop and equipment is maintained, and inventories are in control. Develop practices and procedures for optimizing production and reducing efficiency loss in specialty refractory shapes. Design, procure, and supervise construction and installation of facilities, tooling, equipment and machinery for refractory shape production. Job Responsibilities: • Develop, maintain, and direct continual improvement of operating practices and procedures in manufacturing process. • Develop, implement and oversee process change verifications • Design, procure, install, test, commission and optimize facilities, tooling, machinery and equipment for refractory shape production. • Troubleshoot problems using root cause analysis procedures and implement corrective actions. • Maintain press-tooling inventory. • Produce and maintain drawings. • Keep abreast of new technologies and methodologies •...

Job Description Job Description JW Hicks is looking for a capable, motivated Purchasing Agent to add to our team at our Knox, IN, location (this is in person, not remote). This person will purchase materials and services, source and maintain contacts for procurement and delivery of needed products and services, maintain accurate records of all purchases and deliveries, and maintain inventory of items frequently used in production. Responsibilities and Duties Order materials and services Manage purchasing information and systems. Track receipts and evaluate supplier delivery performance. Manage supplier relationships and service level agreements. Administer purchasing contracts. Monitor and manage raw material inventories. Work with other departments to forecast required purchases. Develop and maintain periodic reports as needed. Perform other duties to best help the team Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience Effective...

Job Description Job Description JW Hicks is looking for a capable, motivated Purchasing Agent to add to our team at our Knox, IN, location (this is in person, not remote). This person will purchase materials and services, source and maintain contacts for procurement and delivery of needed products and services, maintain accurate records of all purchases and deliveries, and maintain inventory of items frequently used in production. Responsibilities and Duties Order materials and services Manage purchasing information and systems. Track receipts and evaluate supplier delivery performance. Manage supplier relationships and service level agreements. Administer purchasing contracts. Monitor and manage raw material inventories. Work with other departments to forecast required purchases. Develop and maintain periodic reports as needed. Perform other duties to best help the team Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience Effective...

Job Description Job Description JW Hicks, Inc. is an American manufacturing/design company located in Northern Indiana specializing in high technology ceramic products for the metals industry. Currently we are looking to add a Technical Service Representative to our team. This person will serve as primary contact for customers regarding products and services supplied by JW Hicks. The ideal candidate is someone with a strong mechanical aptitude, the ability to troubleshoot technical problems, the ability to communicate with various customers in either technical details or layman’s terms and has a heart for “Doing it Right.” Primary Responsibilities Ensure proper use of JWHI products on customer site Respond to product performance issues; troubleshoot problems in conjunction with JWHI Engineering and Application groups Maintain and develop customer relationships Encourage/teach customers to follow proper standard operating procedures and safety features Minimum...

Job Description Job Description JW Hicks, Inc. is an American manufacturing/design company located in Northern Indiana specializing in high technology ceramic products for the metals industry. Currently we are looking to add a Technical Service Representative to our team. This person will serve as primary contact for customers regarding products and services supplied by JW Hicks. The ideal candidate is someone with a strong mechanical aptitude, the ability to troubleshoot technical problems, the ability to communicate with various customers in either technical details or layman’s terms and has a heart for “Doing it Right.” Primary Responsibilities Ensure proper use of JWHI products on customer site Respond to product performance issues; troubleshoot problems in conjunction with JWHI Engineering and Application groups Maintain and develop customer relationships Encourage/teach customers to follow proper standard operating procedures and safety features Minimum...

Job Description Job Description JW Hicks, Inc. is an American manufacturing/design company located in Northern Indiana specializing in high technology ceramic products for the metals industry. Currently we are looking to add a Technical Service Representative to our team. This person will serve as primary contact for customers regarding products and services supplied by JW Hicks. The ideal candidate is someone with a strong mechanical aptitude, the ability to troubleshoot technical problems, the ability to communicate with various customers in either technical details or layman’s terms and has a heart for “Doing it Right.” Primary Responsibilities Ensure proper use of JWHI products on customer site Respond to product performance issues; troubleshoot problems in conjunction with JWHI Engineering and Application groups Maintain and develop customer relationships Encourage/teach customers to follow proper standard operating procedures and safety features Minimum...

Job Description Job Description Primary Function(s): Responsible for ensuring all production needs are met, shop and equipment is maintained, and inventories are in control. Develop practices and procedures for optimizing production and reducing efficiency loss in specialty refractory shapes. Design, procure, and supervise construction and installation of facilities, tooling, equipment and machinery for refractory shape production. Job Responsibilities: • Develop, maintain, and direct continual improvement of operating practices and procedures in manufacturing process. • Develop, implement and oversee process change verifications • Design, procure, install, test, commission and optimize facilities, tooling, machinery and equipment for refractory shape production. • Troubleshoot problems using root cause analysis procedures and implement corrective actions. • Maintain press-tooling inventory. • Produce and maintain drawings. • Keep abreast of new technologies and methodologies •...

Job Description Job Description JW Hicks, Inc. is an American manufacturing/design company located in Northern Indiana specializing in high technology ceramic products for the metals industry. Currently we are looking to add a Technical Service Representative to our team. This person will serve as primary contact for customers regarding products and services supplied by JW Hicks. The ideal candidate is someone with a strong mechanical aptitude, the ability to troubleshoot technical problems, the ability to communicate with various customers in either technical details or layman’s terms and has a heart for “Doing it Right.” Primary Responsibilities Ensure proper use of JWHI products on customer site Respond to product performance issues; troubleshoot problems in conjunction with JWHI Engineering and Application groups Maintain and develop customer relationships Encourage/teach customers to follow proper standard operating procedures and safety features Minimum...