Employment Form - Hastings Machine

Step 1 of 18 - Section 1: You, On Paper (Basic Info)

Let's Get Started

We’ll start with a few basic details so we can get to know you.

Full Name(Required)

First Last

Full Address(Required)

Street Address City State ZIP Code

Phone Number

Email Address(Required)

Best Way to Reach you

Good communication makes everything easier. Let us know the best way to reach you so we can keep you informed along the way.

Preferred Contact Method(Required)

What is your preferred contact method?

Call me - the old-fashioned way.

Text me - fastest way to grab my attention.

Email works — I'll keep an eye out for you.

Turkey call, carrier pigeon — whatever it takes. I'm interested.

How Did You Hear About The Shop?

Good help usually knows good help.

How did you hear about hmc?(Required)

We're glad you found us - how'd we end up on your radar?

A friend, family member, or neighbor told me about Hastings (our #1 way we find good people)

I've known about Hastings for a while

I saw a job online (Indeed, ZipRecruiter, etc.)

Facebook / Social Media

I drove by the shop

Other

Referral Name

If someone from the shop pointed you our way, give them a shout-out. We take care of our people.

Something Brought You Here...

No pressure – this part’s optional.

We’re curious what made Hastings worth a closer look.

Curious About Hastings?

What caught your attention enough to take a closer look at Hastings Machine Company?

Your Role Here

Role most interesting to you?

What kind of role sounds most interesting to you?

Screw Machine — Mechanical, hands-on, and fast-paced

CNC Machining — Precision, technology, and modern machining

Tap Department — Production-focused and detail-oriented

I’m open to learning and seeing where I fit best

Let's Talk Money

Better to make sure we’re on the same page.

Pay at Hastings is based on your skills, experience, and the value you bring to the team—with opportunities to grow as your skills and responsibilities grow.

Money Talk(Required)

Considering your skills and experience today, what hourly rate makes sense to you?

Everyone's a little different - this helps us understand your priorities.

What matters most to you when it comes to your job?

What matters most to you when it comes to your job? (Pick your 3 most important)

Higher hourly pay

Steady, year-round work

Being home more (less travel)

Health Insurance/benefits

Retirement/401k

Overtime opportunities

Working with good people I can count on

Opportunities to grow and advance

Doing work I can take pride in

Other

You’re Not Alone…

Let's be honest — most people don't go looking for a new job unless something isn't sitting right.

Some of our best people ended up here after realizing their last situation just wasn’t cutting it.

Job change(Required)

What's been wearing on you enough to start thinking about a change? (Pick your 3 most important)

Pay doesn't match the work I put in

Poor leadership or lack of respect

No opportunity to learn, grow, or earn more

Inconsistent or unreliable work

Not being part of the kind of team I want to be on

Working hard without being recognized

Working around people who don't pull their weight

No opportunity to learn new skills or take on more

Poor communication / never knowing what's going on

Schedule or shift isn't working for me

Feeling like just a number

Other

optional

Optional - what's something you're ready to be done with in your next job?

Do you have a current resume that you'd like to upload?

Got a resume?(Required)

If you've got a resume, upload it and you're good. If not, no problem — we'll walk through your experience below.

Yes - I've got one to upload

No - I'll walk through it below

Your Most Recent Job

No resume? No problem - walk us through your recent work.

Company Name(Required)

City/State(Required)

Start Date(Required)

End Date

Currently employed here?

Yes

Job Title(Required)

Reason For Leaving

What led you to move on from that role?

Type Of Work

What did a typical day look like for you?

Resume

Upload Your Resume (Recommended)(Required)

The more detail, the better - this is where people who take pride in their work stand out.

Max. file size: 128 MB.

More experience to share?

Previous Employers

Have more skills you want to highlight? Add additional employers below.

Yes, add one more

Yes, add two more

No more — that’s it

Recent Work History 2

Company Name

City/State

Start Date

End Date

Job Title

Reason for Leaving

Type Of Work

Recent Work History 3

Company Name

City/State

Start Date

End Date

Job Title

Reason for Leaving

Type Of Work

Experience Comes in Different Forms

Screw machine experience is rare, and many of our successful operators didn’t have it before joining Hastings. What we’ve found is that great operators often bring something else with them: mechanical ability, curiosity, and a “Figure It Out” mindset.

Experience(Required)

Where have you picked up hands-on or mechanical experience? Select all that apply.

Machining / machine shop experience

Manufacturing or production equipment

Cars, trucks, motorcycles, dirt bikes, ATVs, or boats

Maintenance or mechanical repair

Farm or heavy equipment

Welding, fabrication, or metalworking

Construction or skilled trades

Building, fixing, or tinkering with things on my own

Other hands-on experience

I'm newer to this type of work, but interested in learning

Help us understand your mechanical experience

Help us understand your mechanical experience a little better.

Let's talk about where you want to grow..

what sounds most like you?(Required)

When you think about your future at Hastings, what sounds most like you?

I'd like to lead someday — As I learn and gain experience, I'd be interested in taking on more responsibility and helping others succeed.

I'd like to keep building my skills — I want to learn different machines, jobs, and processes and become more versatile.

I'd like to master my craft — I enjoy hands-on work and want to become someone others can count on because I know my job well.

Training & Certifications: What Helped Build Your Skills?

Whether it was the military, trade school, certifications, previous employers, or learning in the field, skills can come from a lot of places.

We respect people who invest in learning their craft.

Certifications, Licenses etc...

What additional training, certifications, or licenses have you picked up along the way?

Who can vouch for you?

Nobody knows everything about someone from an application. If there’s someone who can speak to your work, reliability, or character, feel free to list them below. It doesn’t have to be a former boss.

Reference Name

Reference Phone Number

How do you know them?

If this sounds like you, you're in the right place.

These values aren’t just words on the wall. They’re how we Hire, Fire, Review, Reward, and Recognize. They’re the standard we expect from everyone at Hastings—from the shop floor to leadership.

Service Is Our Signature

Take care of the customer and deliver beyond expectations.

Figure It Out

Solve problems, stay curious, and find a way forward.

P.R.I.D.E

Take ownership and do the job right.

Whatever It Takes

Work hard, step up, and don't quit when things get tough.

Threaded Together

Be dependable and help the people around you succeed.

Our Values

This is the Hastings standard. Are we asking too much for you to get behind these values and live them out on the job?

No, hold me to the Hastings standard.

I'm working toward these values.

I'm not sure Hastings Machine Company is the right fit for me.

Your Application Is Complete — Just 3 Legal Requirements Left

You’ve finished the main application. Before you can submit, we just need a few required administrative and legal items.

These next sections are separate from the application questions you just completed and are used for employment eligibility, recordkeeping, and other legal requirements.

Complete the next 3 short steps, then be sure to hit SUBMIT to send us your completed application and legal documentation.

Age(Required)

Are you 18 or older?

Yes

Authorized In US(Required)

Are you authorized to work in the U.S.?

Yes

Transportation(Required)

Do you have reliable transportation to get to the shop?

Yes

Sometimes

perform job duties(Required)

Can you perform the essential functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation?

Yes

Crime(Required)

Have you ever been convicted of a crime, excluding minor traffic violations?

Yes

Committed a crime(Required)

If yes, please explain. (Note: A conviction will not automatically disqualify you from employment.)

Affirmative Action Data Record.

We treat all employees equally—regardless of race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.

Why we’re asking:
As part of our Affirmative Action Program, Hastings Machine Company complies with government reporting and recordkeeping requirements. Periodic reports are made to the government on the information below.

Completing this section is 100% voluntary
Choosing not to answer will not impact your application in any way
All responses are kept confidential and are not part of your employment file

Ethnicity(Required)

Gender(Required)

Male

Female

Other

Prefer not to say

Affirmative Action Data Record

Please note: YOUR COOPERATION IS VOLUNTARY. INCLUSION OR EXCLUSION OF ANY DATA WILL NOT AFFECT ANY EMPLOYMENT DECISION.

Employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.

As an employer with an Affirmative Action Program, we comply with government regulations, including Affirmative Action responsibilities where they apply. If requested, driver’s license information will be collected only for legitimate business or legal purposes, including verification of driving eligibility, motor vehicle record checks, insurance requirements, or positions involving driving duties, and will be kept confidential in accordance with applicable law.

The purpose for this Data Record is to comply with government record keeping, reporting, and other legal requirements. Periodic reports are made to the government on the following information. The completion of the Data Record is optional. If you choose to volunteer the requested information please note that all Data Records are kept in a Confidential File and are not a part of your Application for Employment or Personnel file.

Applicant Statement & Authorization

A few important details before you submit.

Applicant Statement & Authorization

This is the legal fine print (we kept it readable):

By submitting this application:

I authorize Hastings Machine Company—or anyone acting on our behalf—to conduct background checks as needed for employment decisions. This may include:
– Criminal history
– Consumer reporting agency reports
– Driving records (MVR)
– Workers’ compensation claim activity
I release Hastings Machine Company and those providing information from any liability related to this process (including defamation claims).
I understand that if hired, my employment will be “at-will”—which means I may resign or be terminated at any time, with or without cause or notice, for any lawful reason. I also understand this at-will relationship cannot be changed unless confirmed in writing by an authorized executive of Hastings Machine Company.
I understand that this application will remain active for 6 months. After that, I may need to reapply.
I understand that false, misleading, or incomplete information on this application or during the interview process may result in disqualification or dismissal, even after hire.
I agree to follow all company policies, procedures, and expectations if hired.
I understand that I may be required to complete a pre-employment or random drug screening as a condition of employment.
I authorize Hastings Machine Company to use a photocopy or digital copy of this section of the application to request any relevant background information.

Please digitally sign your full name below to confirm you understand and agree:

Date Of Birth(Required)

Month

Day

Year

(for background check only)

Age Calculated

Age Under 18 Sorry... You must be 18+ to submit this form for employment. Please check your birth date.

Signature of Applicant(Required)

Please enter your full name to electronically sign this application.

Date(Required)

Your privacy matters. All background information is handled securely and confidentially.