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Our Founder, Tom Paumen, was born and raised in Maple Lake, MN. Growing up on a dairy farm, he quickly learned the value of hard work. In 1972 he started HSI Metal Stamping with a commitment to forming lasting relationships. Our team still embraces this philosophy today.

Quality workmanship has been the driving force behind this company for fifty years. We believe in promoting a culture of respect, collaboration, excellence, and integrity. We take pride in the contributions put forth by every team member, recognizing that what they do matters. 

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JOB TITLE:                 Estimator – Manufacturing

TERMS:                      Full Time

SALARY/RATE:          $28-$32/hour

WORK HOURS:         Monday – Thursday 7:00am-4:30pm

Friday 7:00am-11:00am

 

*** This is an on-site only position***

 

 About HSI Manufacturing:

  • At HSI Manufacturing, we are pioneers, problem-solvers, and production experts. We don’t treat standards as a boundary; we view them as an opportunity to redefine possibilities and break away from convention. This allows us to offer something truly unique to our customers, partners, and our communities.
  • CUSTOM ENGINEERED METAL PARTS
  • As a leading supplier of custom metal parts, our expert teams design, engineer, test, and analyze high-performance metal components for a range of industries; ranging from aerospace to heavy equipment, and virtually everything in between. We specialize in delivering tailored solutions that meet both customer specifications and industry standards. Our products help customers build the most durable, efficient, and innovative systems for their needs.
  • TODAY’S MANUFACTURING
  • We produce metal parts that solve complex challenges and comply with ISO 9001:2015 quality standards as well as environmental regulations. We continuously push the boundaries of what’s possible through advances in technology and materials. With expertise in custom metal stamping, CNC machining, laser cutting, welding, and assembly, we are proud to be leaders in creating custom solutions that build value for our customers.
  • Get started on a career where you can be creative, collaborative, and TRUE TO YOU.
 

About the Role:

At HSI Manufacturing an Estimator – Manufacturing is a role that combines both sales and estimation duties. This position requires detailed pricing based on specific customer needs in manufacturing. Our Estimator – Manufacturing is accountable for the following:

 

Sales Generation

  • Lead generation: The estimator will reach potential and current customers through calls, emails, or online platforms to generate interest in HSI’s capabilities and services. 
  • Customer engagement: The estimator role will engage with potential and existing customers to understand their needs and provide solution-driven support. The willingness to provide consistent customer contact to support current business and develop new business is essential. 

Estimating Costs

  • Cost estimation: Based on the customer’s requirements, the estimator calculates the costs of providing the product. This includes materials, labor, and other factors that might impact the final price. 
  • Quotes: The estimator will prepare and present accurate quotes to customers, outlining pricing, delivery times, and other relevant details promptly meeting or exceeding customer deadlines. 

Product Knowledge

  • Technical expertise: This position requires an understanding of the manufacturing process and the ability to blueprints so that an accurate cost breakdown can be determined and any technical questions may be answered. 

Collaborating with Sales and Operations

  • Coordination with other departments: Work closely as part of a sales team to ensure that estimates are aligned with client needs and sales goals. Collaborate with the operations and production teams to verify availability, production times, and other details. 

Account Management

  • Answering customer questions: Whether through email or phone, the estimator addresses inquiries about services, pricing, or timelines. 
  • Customer Relationships: Establish regular cadence and communication with customers on reorders, repricing, and new projects. 

Closing Sales and Pushing New Opportunities

  • Sales follow-up: After providing the estimate, they work with customers to address any concerns, negotiate terms, and close the sale. 

Why the Role Is Important: 

This role is key to ensuring that the company provides accurate pricing while also meeting the customer’s needs. The role blends technical knowledge with salesmanship, as they must not only calculate the best prices but also sell the value of what’s being offered. 

 

A successful Estimator – Manufacturing requires a combination of strong communication skills, attention to detail, and technical expertise in metal goods manufacturing.

 

Qualifications

Must Have:

• Experience in the manufacturing and/or metal fabrication industries.

• Must be comfortable working in an onsite setting.

• Must be comfortable commuting to this job’s location in Buffalo, MN.

Ideal Qualifications:

• Understanding of the manufacturing process and ability to read blueprints

• Experience in cost estimation including materials, labor, and other factors

• Ability to prepare and present accurate quotes to customers

• Experience with CRM, sales, and B2B selling

• Minimum 2 years of estimating experience.

• Minimum 2 years of sales or account management experience.

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JOB TITLE:                 Tool and Die Maker

TERMS:                      Full Time

SALARY/RATE:          $27-$36/hour

WORK HOURS:         Monday – Thursday 6:00am-4:30pm

Friday 6:00am-11:00am, as needed for overtime

 

*** This is an on-site only position***

 

 About HSI Manufacturing:

  • At HSI Manufacturing, we are pioneers, problem-solvers, and production experts. We don’t treat standards as a boundary; we view them as an opportunity to redefine possibilities and break away from convention. This allows us to offer something truly unique to our customers, partners, and our communities.
  • CUSTOM ENGINEERED METAL PARTS
  • As a leading supplier of custom metal parts, our expert teams design, engineer, test, and analyze high-performance metal components for a range of industries; ranging from aerospace to heavy equipment, and virtually everything in between. We specialize in delivering tailored solutions that meet both customer specifications and industry standards. Our products help customers build the most durable, efficient, and innovative systems for their needs.
  • TODAY’S MANUFACTURING
  • We produce metal parts that solve complex challenges and comply with ISO 9001:2015 quality standards as well as environmental regulations. We continuously push the boundaries of what’s possible through advances in technology and materials. With expertise in custom metal stamping, CNC machining, laser cutting, welding, and assembly, we are proud to be leaders in creating custom solutions that build value for our customers.
  • Get started on a career where you can be creative, collaborative, and TRUE TO YOU.
 

About the Role:
A tool and die maker plays a critical role in metal stamping by designing, creating, maintaining and repairing the specialized tools and dies used to shape, cut, and form metal parts. Their work ensures that the metal stamping process produces high-quality, precise, and repeatable parts for automotive, aerospace and manufacturing industries.

 

Responsibilities:

• A tool and die maker at HSI creates custom tools, dies, jigs, and fixtures needed for metal stamping and manufacturing.

• They work with engineers to translate design blueprints into functional tools and dies that meet exact specifications. 

• A tool and die maker at HSI creates custom tools, dies, jigs, and fixtures needed for metal stamping and manufacturing.

• Dies can be single-stroke or progressive (where multiple operations happen in one stroke) and are made to withstand high-pressure stamping conditions.

• Regularly inspect and maintain tools and dies to ensure that they remain sharp, functional, and safe to use.

• If a die becomes worn or damaged, they perform repairs, which may include regrinding, reshaping, or replacing worn components.

 

Candidate Requirements:
• The Tool and Die Maker uses precision measurement tools such as micrometers, calipers, and gauges to check dimensions and ensure tolerances are met.

• Help troubleshoot stamping issues like misalignment or part defects, adjusting dies as needed to maintain product quality.

• Have in-depth knowledge of various metals used in stamping (such as steel, aluminum and copper alloys) and their properties.

• Completion of a Tool and Die program from an accredited technical college or related experience.

• EDM, Solidworks, and CNC experience.

• Ability to communicate effectively and meet deadlines.

 

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JOB TITLE:                 Packaging/Shipping

TERMS:                      Full Time

SALARY/RATE:          $21-$24/hour

WORK HOURS:         Monday – Thursday 6:00am-4:30pm

Friday 6:00am-11:00am, as needed for overtime

 

*** This is an on-site only position***


 About HSI Manufacturing:

  • At HSI Manufacturing, we are pioneers, problem-solvers, and production experts. We don’t treat standards as a boundary; we view them as an opportunity to redefine possibilities and break away from convention. This allows us to offer something truly unique to our customers, partners, and our communities.
  • CUSTOM ENGINEERED METAL PARTS
  • As a leading supplier of custom metal parts, our expert teams design, engineer, test, and analyze high-performance metal components for a range of industries; ranging from aerospace to heavy equipment, and virtually everything in between. We specialize in delivering tailored solutions that meet both customer specifications and industry standards. Our products help customers build the most durable, efficient, and innovative systems for their needs.
  • TODAY’S MANUFACTURING
  • We produce metal parts that solve complex challenges and comply with ISO 9001:2015 quality standards as well as environmental regulations. We continuously push the boundaries of what’s possible through advances in technology and materials. With expertise in custom metal stamping, CNC machining, laser cutting, welding, and assembly, we are proud to be leaders in creating custom solutions that build value for our customers.
  • Get started on a career where you can be creative, collaborative, and TRUE TO YOU.

  About the role:

  • The packaging/shipping position is a fast-paced role that is different day to day. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, well organized self-starter that can work with minimal supervision.

 

  Responsibilities:

• Count and package finished parts to prepare them for delivery or shipping according to the work instructions and shipping schedule.

• Enter finished parts into the business system.

• Create pack lists, and obtain customer documents according to work instructions.

• Maintain accurate inventory of all parts in the department.

• Monitor shipping supplies and request replenishment before stock outs.

• Perform daily forklift inspection and report maintenance issues promptly.

• Receive incoming material by unloading vehicles and accepting deliveries.

• Verify incoming items against purchase orders, enter into the business system and store accordingly.

• Prepare fabricated parts from production for transportation to outside suppliers for secondary operations.

• Maintain the department in a clean, organized manner.

• Forklift Certified, or ability to become certified with training provided.


 Candidate Requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.

• Must be comfortable working on a computer, sending emails, reading and writing English.

• May require excessive standing and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs on a regular basis.

• Attention to detail and a sense of urgency is required for this position.

• Ability to obtain DOT physical is desirable, but not required.

 

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JOB TITLE:                 Production Operator

TERMS:                      Full Time

SALARY/RATE:          D.O.E.

WORK HOURS:         Monday – Thursday 6:00am-4:30pm

Friday 6:00am-11:00am, as needed for overtime

 

*** This is an on-site only position***


 About HSI Manufacturing:

  • At HSI Manufacturing, we are pioneers, problem-solvers, and production experts. We don’t treat standards as a boundary; we view them as an opportunity to redefine possibilities and break away from convention. This allows us to offer something truly unique to our customers, partners, and our communities.
  • CUSTOM ENGINEERED METAL PARTS
  • As a leading supplier of custom metal parts, our expert teams design, engineer, test, and analyze high-performance metal components for a range of industries; ranging from aerospace to heavy equipment, and virtually everything in between. We specialize in delivering tailored solutions that meet both customer specifications and industry standards. Our products help customers build the most durable, efficient, and innovative systems for their needs.
  • TODAY’S MANUFACTURING
  • We produce metal parts that solve complex challenges and comply with ISO 9001:2015 quality standards as well as environmental regulations. We continuously push the boundaries of what’s possible through advances in technology and materials. With expertise in custom metal stamping, CNC machining, laser cutting, welding, and assembly, we are proud to be leaders in creating custom solutions that build value for our customers.
  • Get started on a career where you can be creative, collaborative, and TRUE TO YOU.

  About the Role:

  • The Production Operator should have knowledge of metal stamping and/or experience in a manufacturing environment. They should exhibit a strong attention to detail and must be a good communicator within all levels of the organization.

 

 Responsibilities:

• Operate production equipment of various sizes and functions, such as punch presses (18T to 225T), tappers, countersinkers, sanders, grinders, brake presses, chuckers, spot welding, etc.

• Produce parts to meet production standards (number and quality of pieces).

• Very strong eye-hand coordination required.

• Ability to work independently.

• Attention to detail.

• Ability to read blueprints is a plus.

• Keep a clean area and adhere to all safety policies.

• Good communications skills.

• Ability to operate a forklift.


 Candidate Requirements:

• Some manufacturing experience preferred, but not required.

• Ability to complete jobs on time and meet deadlines.

• Be willing to work and have a desire to learn.

• Frequently required to sit, talk, hear, and use hands or fingers to handle, feel, reach.

• Frequent standing and walking.

• Ability to sit/stand for extended periods per day and lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

• Must be able to pass a drug screening.


Submit an Application here.

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