Katalyst Systems Impact

12/16/2022

We our helping our client hire for an experienced programmer machinist who can operate a variety of machine tools both manual and CNC and can do their own set ups and be a self-starter while maintaining quality and safety standards! Ability to program on your own is a must! This is an invitation to collaborate and apply your craft in a creative, conscious and characterful culture. We seek talented, driven and experienced individuals to support our teams in Manufacturing for our facility.

First things first... What's in it for you?

We offer a competitive benefit and perks package to include medical and dental insurance, company paid life insurance, 401k with an excellent employer match, generous annual profit share program, promotional opportunities and more!

Shifts are as follows:
1st Shift: 6:00 am - 2:30 pm (M-F)

Job Responsibilities:

Able to program CNC Mills using Fanuc CNC Controls
Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and adjust CNC vertical mills and horizontal machines
Conduct tooling changes and manage tool life
Conduct Preventative Maintenance
Perform quality checks with an understanding of GD&T.
Conduct secondary operations as necessary to meet customer requirements
Calculate dimensions and tolerance using measuring instruments (do your own set ups and inspect dimensions on the machine)
Provide input for continuous improvement of processes
Program by entering instructions, calculating requirements (including basic math, geometry, and trigonometry), and proving part programs.

Qualifications:

Previous experience in machining, preferably 3 to 5 years + and/or relevant schooling experience.
DeVlieg operating experience is a plus but not mandatory
Work ethic and ability to grow with the company is a must!
Familiarity with different machine tools and like equipment
Ability to read, follow and understand prints, manufacturing instructions and quality plans.
Strong analytical and mathematical skills
Strong attention to detail
Requires a strong, related work history.
Ability to change assignments frequently.
Can work well independently and with others.
Observes safety and security procedures by using equipment and materials properly.
Follows instructions, responds to management direction.

Types of Machines:

Horizontal Boring Mills and DeVlieg Jig mills Manual and CNC
CNC Vertical Milling and Turning Centers
Various Manual Grinders and Bridgeports

Benefits:

Employer paid Medical for employees. We pay all but $1 of your medical insurance!

401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
$50,000 Life insurance
Short Term Disability
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Retirement plan

Paid Time Off:

3 Weeks’ Vacation after the first 90 days.
10 paid holidays: Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, and one floating holiday

Supplemental Pay:

Profit sharing starts after the 90 day probation period and based on company profits.

12/15/2022

We are working alongside Brucemore, a Cedar Rapids area non-profit and regional tourism leader, to look for an Event and Marketing Coordinator to join their team! The desired candidate must be self-motivated, creative, and detail-oriented with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. Innovation, drive, and a positive mindset are critical success factors.

Since 1884, Brucemore has been a fixture in Iowa history. Learn about the people who lived and work on the estate, the buildings and landscape, and the efforts to build a Midwest community.

This position will develop and facilitate a range of experiences to engage target audiences, including special events, community programs, and facility rentals. This position is also responsible for promoting the visibility of Brucemore’s programs, increasing appreciation and support of the organization, and strengthening its position as a leading historic site and cultural center in the region.

Our ideal candidate will work to develop and implement strategies to increase participant attendance and generate additional revenue through marketing and communications. This position will utilize the history, collections, garden, landscape, and structures to inspire community interaction with history, preservation, and the arts. This position may serve as manager on duty for weekend or evening activities.

The position includes coordinating and contracting with partners, vendors, staff, and volunteers to host and produce a variety of events and rentals on the estate; targeting earned revenue goals; managing a marketing calendar; developing social media and web content.

ESSENTIONAL JOB DUTIES INCLUDE:

Event and Rental Coordination

Marketing and Public Relations

Operational Support

About Brucemore

Brucemore is a historic site and community cultural center, owned by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, and operated in co-stewardship locally with Brucemore, Inc. The organization is responsible for the stewardship of seven historic structures and 26 acres of gardens and grounds, in addition to thousands of artifacts, works of art, furnishing elements, and archival resources. Brucemore has a proud and ongoing tradition of serving the community in innovative ways through an extensive menu of interpretive tours, annual community events, public programs, special events, and facility rentals.

Brucemore is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, s*x, age, s*xual orientation, veteran status, or disability.

12/15/2022

We have a client that has an immediate need for an Assistant Purchasing Manager for their Pattern Shop located in the Davenport, Iowa. They do one-off tooling and are willing to train the right person. Many of the tools they produce for their customers require manual machining and polishing once the CNC Machining is finished.

This individual will be assisting the President and Vice President and develop a clear path to grow into the position. The Assistant Purchasing Manager will be responsible for developing purchasing strategies, maintaining positive relationships with suppliers, coordinating with internal teams regarding thier supply needs and overseeing the purchasing team in thier daily activities.

Responsibilities:
This individual will help lead purchasing and shipping management for all of the manufacturing business
This individual will have room to help advance the company as we continue to grow, improving our processes and procedures
Working with the shop, front office and management to refine processes, implement procedures and fine-tune the work in order positively influence purchasing, shipping and inventory management of our company
This individual Reports to Company President and Vice President
Answer phone calls, taking messages, sending emails and following up with communication
Purchases supplies, materials, and parts for the company
Review and Issue Purchase Orders (Ensures products being purchased are in line with the needs of the company)
Leverages software to maintain accurate records of purchases are made (tracking all information)
Maintains knowledge of trends, prices, buyers, and delivery conditions to anticipate future material availability; directs purchasing programs accordingly
Maintain the software to that tracks inventory databases for supplies and materials used
Communicates with suppliers to resolve problems that may arise regarding delivery, quality, price, or conditions of sale
Ability to learn how to analyze part requirements
Perform any additional tasks assigned by management and recognize that priorities can and will shift quickly to adjust to the demands of other departments for the overall benefit of the company
Purchases large items
Maintains and implements policies and procedures related to purchasing and inventory control with a goal to maximize efficiency and optimize workflow –
Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:
3-5+ years of experience in purchasing management-related experience preferred, but willing to consider someone willing to work and learn without the direct experience
Ideally experience working for a manufacturer or within a manufacturing environment preferred but not required.
Experience managing inventory controls and buying raw materials for production such as steel, sheet metal, PCs, and gears
Sourcing experience
Mechanical aptitude
BOMs Experience – ability to read and interpret a bill of materials
Ability to negotiate and build relationships with suppliers and vendors

Required Skills/Abilities:
Computer Skills
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to details
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Critical Thinking
Good Verbal and written communication skills

Advancement opportunities will also be likely as our company grows and the successful candidate's skills develop.

They offer health benefits second to none and a great small company, get it done culture. Currently 18 employees and growing.

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They build Production Tooling for their customers including both Foundries and Machine shops. Each day is different as they are mostly a jobbing shop not a production environment. They are looking for people with work ethic, good attitude, mechanical aptitude and they can help you learn the rest.

Hands on leadership where your talent is celebrated every day.

12/15/2022

We are working with the hiring team at JEDA Polymers to assist in finding a part-time custodian to efficiently clean and maintain the industrial areas of their manufacturing plant located in Dyersville, IA. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to pick up approximately 15 - 20 hours a week and set your own schedule. Having a clean and safe environment to work in is vital to their operations.

Examples of Work:
Clean and supply designated building areas (dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, cleaning ceiling vents, restroom cleaning etc.)
Washes windows and mirrors.
Empties the trash and recycling.
Wipes down and sanitizes surfaces.
Notifies management of occurring deficiencies or needs for repairs
Follows health/safety rules and precautions.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of commercial cleaning techniques and practices; safety precautions related to cleaning equipment and supplies used including ability to read cleaning product labels, mix and work with cleaning solutions in proper proportions.
Ability to perform above duties which may involve standing, bending and kneeling for periods of time; climbing stairs.
Ability to follow instructions; operate commercial cleaning equipment.
Must not be afraid of heights and be able to walk on catwalks, use stairs and ladders frequently and walk throughout entire shift.

Days / Hours:
Set days on between Monday – Friday between 10 am and 8 pm with flexible shift hours.


Benefits:
Room to Grow
Flexible Work Schedule
Work Individually
Work as a Team

Requirements:
Reliability and attention to detail
Janitorial experience preferred

As a plastic resin compounder, we at JEDA know the importance of recycling plastic in our production process. Not only are we able to realize costs savings by using recycling content in many of our products but throughout the years, JEDA has saved nearly 8 million pounds of recycled resin from being disposed in landfills.

JEDA Polymers, LLC is looking to hire motivated, energetic team members in a work culture where improvement ideas and feedback are encouraged, teamwork is essential, personal growth and development are supported, clear core values are our foundation, employers/owners genuinely care, and safety is high priority.

12/15/2022

We are working alongside JEDA Polymers hiring team to help find Extrusion Machine Operators to set up, calibrate and operate extruders and all auxiliary equipment. The Extrusion Operator provides technical support to Extrusion manufacturing operations to ensure a consistent, standardized manufacturing process is established and maintained.

This role is essential to the continuous production of high-quality resin, monitoring the efficiency of the lines, meeting productivity requirements while maintaining a clean and safe environment.

No experience is necessary; all employees will receive comprehensive on-the-job training.

Shifts are as follows:
2nd Shift: Monday thru Friday, 2 pm - 10:30 pm
3rd Shift: Sunday night thru Thursday morning, 10 pm - 6:30 am

JEDA values team members who exhibit the following:

Willingness to learn and be trained on a multitude of tasks and responsibilities.
Ability to multi-task, with little direction while maintaining a high attention to detail.
Have the ability to work on your feet and in a fast-paced environment.
Can adapt well to changes in workload responsibilities and priorities when required.
Promote positivity and effectively communicate with fellow team members.

Benefits Include:

Excellent Health Insurance Coverage with Health Savings Account Option
10 Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off
Dental and Vision Insurance
Company Paid Life Insurance and Short Term Disability Coverage
401K Retirement with Company Match
No Weekend Schedule (note: 3rd shift starts Sunday night and ends Thursday morning)

As a plastic resin compounder, we at JEDA know the importance of recycling plastic in our production process. Not only are we able to realize costs savings by using recycling content in many of our products but throughout the years, JEDA has saved nearly 8 million pounds of recycled resin from being disposed in landfills.

JEDA Polymers, LLC is looking to hire motivated, energetic team members in a work culture where improvement ideas and feedback are encouraged, teamwork is essential, personal growth and development are supported, clear core values are our foundation, employers/owners genuinely care, and safety is high priority

11/30/2022

Our client is a rapidly growing Kansas City law firm and they are seeking an experienced Paralegal to support their fast-paced office with civil litigation, real estate, construction, and creditors’ rights matters. This position is required to work in-person at their Crossroads office.

Ideal candidate will have an incredibly strong attention to detail, work well independently, have the ability to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities, work well with strong personalities both internally and externally, have a professional demeanor and communication style, and the ability to take direction as necessary. Bright, proactive, independent workers with previous law office experience and/or legal education strongly encouraged to apply!

Office hours are 8am-5pm Monday-Thursday, and 8am-2pm on Friday.

This position as well as a legal assistant help support four attorneys, and an operations manager. No two days are the same!

Top Five Characteristics We’re Looking For:
1. Communicates effectively in person and in writing and enjoys interacting with varied personalities.
2. Exceptional organizational and process management skills.
3. Takes responsibility for his or her work.
4. Can manage multiple tasks without becoming overwhelmed. Is able to switch gears easily when priorities and deadlines require.
5. Enjoys learning. Is not afraid to ask questions, propose ideas, or to receive feedback.

Litigation Paralegal duties and responsibilities:
- Conduct legal research and initial case assessments
- Draft pleadings, motions and appellate documents and file them with the court
- Execute administrative duties
- Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes
- Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs and appendices
- Filing and organization of case files
- Handle trial preparation for the attorney and post-trial procedures
- Gather and organize relevant information from a variety of sources
- Liaise between trial teams and internal/external third parties
- Provide assistance with case settlements

Litigation Paralegal qualifications and requirements:
- Previous working experience as a Litigation Paralegal for 5 or more year(s)
- Paralegal associates degree or other relevant certification or experience
- MUST have previous experience with e-filing
- Experience in litigation, civil and business litigation and real estate experience preferred.
- Must have previous experience with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe.
- Familiarity with billable hours and their case management software - Clio.
- In depth knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, court rules and procedures, practices, etc.
- Excellent organizational ant time management skills
- Outstanding writing and communication skills
- Attention to detail

Pay is dependent upon experience. Benefits include Health, Vision, and Dental insurance, Supplemental benefits, Paid Time Off, and a Matching 401(k). and paid parking.

11/22/2022

Our client has a new opportunity to join their Operations team!

Can Shed, LLC is looking to grow and evolve with a focus on adding new locations and be on the cutting edge of container redemption technology by adding a Redemption Operations Manager to provide guidance to each site supervisors and staff to ensure the efficient consistent and professional operations at each Can Shed drop off site.

As the Redemption Operations Manager of their rapidly growing redemption operation (a senior level role) you will lead the activities of their redemption workforce which includes their current five redemption centers in Eastern Iowa. You will have the opportunity to help craft the position, and the intent is that this position becomes the “right hand person” of the Owners.

Can Shed is a locally owned full-service redemption center. We redeem all brands of beverage containers provided they are sold in Iowa and display an Iowa refund stamp. We are passionate about taking a progressive, tech-savvy, visionary approach to doing their part to protect the planet. Our goal is

11/16/2022

Our client is looking for experienced Overhead Door Technicians to join their team in Urbandale, Iowa! We're currently seeking individuals with a strong work ethic and technically inclined installing and servicing overhead doors.

Duties include service repair calls to fix doors and door openers, installing new and replacement openers, doors, sections, tracks and programming necessary electronic equipment.

Apply directly here: https://katalystsystemsimpact.bamboohr.com/careers/272?source=aWQ9Mw%3D%3D

Requirements and Skills:
Working Knowledge of Electrical Components
Must be able to climb ladders, handle heavy lifting daily
Have good organizational skills
Be hard working and very dependable.
Possess a Clean and Valid Driver’s License
Have a clean, professional appearance and good communication skills
Team player
Problem-solving attitude
Ability to Pass a Pre-Employment Drug Screen and Physical
Proficient in Welding (preferred)

Physical Needs:
Ability to Run a Man-Lift or Scissor Lift. (Up to 50’ Elevation)
Able to Use a Variety of Hand/Power Tools.
Ladder Climbing, Ladder Climbing with Load and Working from a Ladder.
Work While Sitting, Standing and Kneeling.
Ability to Lift, Unaided, 75 Pounds.
Ability to Drive Safely.
Position Movements Include Walking, Turning, Stooping and Reaching for or Carrying Product, Stepping Around or Over Obstacles.
Extensive “Over the Head” Work to Include Lifting Over the Head, Reaching and Working with Tools Above Level of Head.


Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Short Term Disability
Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid time off

11/09/2022

Our client is looking for an Administrative Assistant to oversee, track and evaluate day-to-day activities as well as assist in some accounting duties in their manufacturing plant located in Farley, Iowa. They are looking for a motivated candidate who can independently handle multiple tasks and easily manages multiple jobs at the same time.

This individual will manage the majority of the administration functions of the company including, but not limited to: Answer phones & staff the front office area, perform additional duties related to customer service, shipping, accounting & bookkeeping functions, production reporting, purchasing, and order entry & ex*****on, complete Shipping and maintain MSDS records, and maintain Approved Supplier List and complete Annual Supplier Audits. Under the leadership of the Owners, you will play a vital role in our operations in a casual, fast paced, friendly environment. Must be organized and systems oriented.

They are looking for an experienced, confident professional who can take charge of the company and owner's current payroll and financial process and provide important administrative support to the leadership team with minimal guidance. The office is a casual, friendly environment.

11/08/2022

Our client, Dan's Overhead Doors, is looking for experienced Overhead Door Technicians to join their team in Urbandale, Iowa! We're currently seeking individuals with a strong work ethic and technically inclined installing and servicing overhead doors.

Duties include service repair calls to fix doors and door openers, installing new and replacement openers, doors, sections, tracks and programming necessary electronic equipment.

Schedule:
Monday – Friday 7:00AM Start Time & On Call Rotation. On Call Rotation is typically every 4 - 5 weeks.
To apply send resume to [email protected]

08/17/2022

We our working with our client, Skogman Realty, to help find a talented and licensed Real Estate Assistant to join one of their leading real estate agents in their field in the area. If you're excited to be part of a winning team than this is a great opportunity to grow your career in real estate.

Competitive pay, perks and benefits are included.https://katalystsystemsimpact.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=264

We our working with our client, Skogman Realty, to help find a talented and licensed Real Estate Assistant to join one of their leading real estate agents in their field in the area. If you're excited to be part of a winning team than this is a great opportunity to grow your career in real estate.

Competitive pay, perks and benefits are included.

You won't want to miss this opportunity!

https://katalystsystemsimpact.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=264