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tomzhiring | TOMZ Corporation
sign-on bonus for CNC Machinists
Full Time
Berlin, CT
Posted 1 week ago

Summary of Position

The Senior Human Resources Generalist provides advanced, hands-on HR support across multiple functional areas while serving as a trusted advisor to employees and leadership. This role plays a key part in driving the effectiveness of the Human Resources Department by supporting the Vice President of HR & EHS, providing expert guidance on employee relations and compliance matters, and ensuring consistent application of company policies, procedures, and quality standards across the Connecticut site.

The Senior HR Generalist exercises sound judgment, operates with a high degree of independence, leads complex HR activities, and contributes to the continuous improvement of HR processes, systems, and the overall employee experience.

The Senior HR Generalist will play a key role in supporting day-to-day HR operations while partnering closely with leadership. This position offers the opportunity to take on increasing responsibility and may evolve into an HR Manager role as the organization grows.

Essential Functions

Employee Relations, Compliance & HR Operations

  • Serve as a senior-level point of contact for employee relations matters, independently handling complex issues and providing guidance to employees and managers on policies, procedures, performance concerns, and workplace issues.
  • Lead and support workplace investigations, including policy violations, misconduct, harassment, and employee complaints; ensure timely, fair, and consistent resolution and documentation.
  • Coach leaders on effective employee management practices, corrective action, performance documentation, and conflict resolution.
  • Coordinate and lead new hire onboarding to ensure a compliant, engaging, and positive first-day experience, including orientation, badge processing, and documentation verification.
  • Prepare, process, audit, and maintain employee lifecycle documentation, including hires, transfers, promotions, status changes, and terminations.
  • Ensure all onboarding and personnel documentation is completed accurately and in compliance with legal, regulatory, and internal requirements.
  • Maintain Form I-9 compliance, including historical recordkeeping, reverifications, and coordination of updated documentation as required.
  • Administer and track employee referral bonus programs and related reporting.
  • Conduct regular audits of personnel files and HR records to ensure accuracy, consistency, confidentiality, and compliance.

Performance Management, Talent & Development

  • Support and administer performance management processes, including goal setting, performance reviews, corrective action, and employee development planning.
  • Partner with leadership to identify training needs and coordinate or deliver HR-related training such as workplace conduct, harassment prevention, and leadership fundamentals.
  • Support talent development, internal mobility, and succession planning initiatives as assigned.
  • Provide guidance on career development and performance improvement strategies.

Benefits, Communication & Engagement

  • Serve as a knowledgeable resource for employees regarding benefit programs, including health insurance, safety footwear, protective eyewear, and company apparel.
  • Assist employees with benefit-related questions and enrollment support in coordination with benefits vendors and leadership.
  • Prepare, post, and distribute internal communications and maintain employee bulletin boards, wellness displays, and recognition boards.
  • Support and help lead employee engagement initiatives, wellness programs, recognition efforts, and company-sponsored events.
  • Partner with the Employee Relations Specialist on community outreach initiatives and site-wide programs that support employee morale and company culture.

Safety, Quality & Cross-Functional Support

  • Maintain and update OSHA logs in compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Support safety initiatives by partnering with EHS and leadership on documentation, training records, and compliance activities.
  • Maintain working knowledge of the TOMZ Quality Management System and ensure HR documentation aligns with quality system requirements.
  • Support internal and external audits related to HR, safety, and quality systems as required.
  • If bilingual, coordinate and conduct HR, Safety, and Quality System orientations and provide translation support as needed.

HR Systems, Analytics & Continuous Improvement

  • Utilize HR systems and data to track trends, support reporting, and provide insights related to turnover, onboarding effectiveness, engagement, and compliance.
  • Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, documentation, and workflows to enhance efficiency and the employee experience.
  • Assist with HR system implementations, upgrades, and optimization initiatives.
  • Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) and job aids for HR processes as needed.

Qualifications:

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.

Experience

  • Minimum of 4 years of progressive experience in a Human Resources Generalist role, with demonstrated ownership of employee relations and compliance activities.

Qualifications

  • Demonstrated ability to manage sensitive and confidential matters with discretion, professionalism, and sound judgment.
  • Strong working knowledge of HR compliance, employee relations, investigations, and recordkeeping best practices.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and HR information systems.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with leadership and cross-functional teams.

Preferred Skills

  • Highly preferred: Bilingual in Ukrainian and/or Polish
  • OSHA reporting and compliance experience
  • Experience supporting manufacturing or other regulated environments
  • SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification preferred

Physical Demands

  • Ability to bend, stoop, squat, kneel, and lift up to 20 pounds; team lifting or mechanical assistance required for items over 20 pounds.
  • Ability to sit for extended periods.
  • Proficient use of keyboard and mouse requiring manual dexterity and coordination.
  • Ability to focus on computer screens and other visual tasks for prolonged periods, with appropriate vision correction if needed.
  • Ability to perform repetitive hand and arm movements

Summary of Position The Senior Human Resources Generalist provides advanced, hands-on HR support across multiple functional areas while serving as a trusted advisor to employees and leadership. This r...

Full Time
Big Lake, MN
Posted 6 months ago

TOMZ Corporation, a leader in manufacturing of devices and components for major medical device companies, is looking for a Senior Maintenance Machine Specialist to join our organization. TOMZ offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including 401k, health/dental, vision, and paid time off. TOMZ maintains a modern, clean, and safe facility with state-of-the-art equipment and dedication to continuous process improvement. TOMZ is registered with the FDA as a Class 2 and Class 3 Medical Device Manufacturer and is certified to ISO 13485.

Summary of Position

The purpose of the Senior Maintenance Machine Specialist is to provide production equipment support for all equipment allocated to the Factory as well as to assist engineering with production-related projects. Routinely works with Plant Maintenance to coordinate jobs and projects. The Senior Maintenance Machine Specialist will take the lead in the implementation and the decision-making process on best practices for the maintenance group. The position is also responsible for creating solutions and providing technical support to enhance production reliability through concerted efforts with cross functional teams.

Essential Functions

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Adherence to all department safety measures and work instructions.
  • Accountable for personal safety, the safety of co-workers and promoting a safe work environment.
  • Repair and maintain all production equipment, both electrical and mechanical.
  • Assist engineering as required with special machine related projects.
  • Work with CONC and PLC controlled machines.
  • Routinely work in electrical control panels of production equipment to troubleshoot electrical problems.
  • Arc Flash certified worker to work “live” electrical control panels.
  • Working understanding of precision measuring instruments used in troubleshooting.
  • Read and interpret diagrams, schematics and specifications related to equipment operation.
  • Monitor, modify, or write programmable ladder logic circuits as needed for existing or new installations.
  • Create electrical drawings, PLC programs to be used for troubleshooting of modified equipment.
  • Install electrical, air and data drops to equipment and machines.
  • Work with outside contractors for equipment repair of production machines as needed and verify completion accuracy.
  • Design and implement electrical circuits and technologies for support of production equipment.
  • Initiate or enhance the preventative maintenance schedules for production equipment.
  • Calibrate equipment using general and special purpose test equipment.
  • Facilitate equipment modifications, upgrades, overhauls, and root cause failure analyses.
  • Ensure respective area is complaint with 5S Standards.
  • Maintain daily log of work in established systems.
  • Support ISO 13485 initiatives.
  • Assist in training individuals with less experience and tenure on established maintenance standards and practices.
  • Project initiation and improvement ideas to better production and the business.
  • Purchase repair parts, tools, and supplies in appropriate ERP software.
  • Provide input for annual department budget planning.
  • Ability to work flexible hours (including overtime) to accommodate production working hours as needed.
  • Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education

  • Associate degree in a technical related field or equivalent experience

Experience

  • Minimum 10 years’ experience in the Equipment Maintenance Field

Qualifications

  • “Hands-on” self-starter with ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
  • Maintains accuracy, is detail oriented, and completes tasks in a timely manner.
  • Prior experience with CNC and PLC controlled equipment.
  • Experience with MS Office Programs.
  • Ability to perform routine maintenance of CNC manufacturing equipment; troubleshoot issues and support, or directly resolve as appropriate.
  • Ability to read and interpret documents and drawings (e.g., blueprints, manuals, wiring diagrams etc.)
  • Time management skills and ability to prioritize workflow throughout the day.
  • Strong verbal and written English language communication skills.

Preferred Skills

  • Forklift and OSHA Training.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and/or hear, and/or use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls. The employee is frequently required to stand, and/or walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds while moving tooling, fixtures, equipment and/or small packages. The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Pay Range: $29.81/hr - $43.75/hr

TOMZ Corporation, a leader in manufacturing of devices and components for major medical device companies, is looking for a Senior Maintenance Machine Specialist to join our organization. TOMZ offers c...

Our Mission

Advancing quality of life by manufacturing medical devices for global healthcare companies.

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We Manufacture Medical Devices

We specialize in manufacturing the best medical device implants for medical teams and surgeons around the world. Most of our team will tell you that the work is very fulfilling because we help people live better lives.

Company Values & Culture

Our DNA is as unique as everyone that works here.

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Put Patients First
Surgical teams around the world rely on us to help improve their patient's lives. Our impact is on a global scale and our team members recognize the importance of their work.
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Embrace Diversity
Our workforce is incredibly diverse by design. Individuals from different backgrounds offer valuable, unique perspectives. Diversity leads to innovation and open-mindedness.
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Learn & Grow
We invest in our people, our facility, and technology to foster an environment of innovation and out-of-the-box thinking. Ideally, we all support the same mission.
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Reward Great Effort

We consistently evaluate the work our team members do and reward them not only financially, but with growth opportunities as well. Your goal is our goal.

Why Work at TOMZ?

We are large enough to offer stability and great benefits, yet small enough to recognize you as an individual and not just “another employee.”

Multiple departments from facilities management to engineering allows you to explore different career paths.

The medical devices industry is experiencing explosive growth with no signs of stopping any time soon.

We have completed our 8th expansion which includes amenities such as locker rooms, showers, an expanded cafeteria, and more.

We have a deep bench of knowledgeable pros to help you.

Everything from 401K to top-of-the-line healthcare, life insurance, and more!

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Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

We will match $0.50 on the dollar up to an 8% contribution. Work with us, retire with us.

Overtime Available

Opportunities to earn overtime hours are available as needed.

Paid Holidays

Enjoy 9 paid holidays off per year.

Paid Time Off (PTO)

PTO starts accruing from the day you start.

Referral Bonus

Employees are eligible to earn a $3,500 referral bonus!

Health Insurance Plans

Enjoy a low employee co-pay with high contributions towards your plan.

Dental Insurance Plans

Yes - we have a great dental plan as well!

Quarterly Bonus

Teams achieving set performance goals receive a quarterly performance bonus.