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HOW TO BE SUCCESSFUL AT UNISIG
UNISIG brings together talented people from diverse backgrounds who are aligned around a shared goal: building a strong company and delivering what customers truly need. The company is committed to being profitable, because profitability enables long-term growth and stability. However, decisions are not driven solely by short-term gains. UNISIG believes that listening closely to customers and staying focused on its purpose is what creates a business strong enough to outlast its competition.
People make the difference at UNISIG. The success or failure of the company depends on the individuals who work here, which is why UNISIG invests in its employees and manages teams in a simple, consistent way. Clear expectations and open communication are fundamental, creating an environment where people can do meaningful work and grow over the course of their careers.
This page defines what success looks like at UNISIG. The expectations apply to everyone, regardless of role or career stage. Managers are responsible for creating clarity, support, and opportunity. Each individual is responsible for taking ownership and making the most of it.
USE OUR CORE VALUES
Our core values define the type of people who succeed at UNISIG and the standards we hold ourselves to every day. They do not change. These values guide how we hire, how we work together, and how performance is evaluated. They create clarity and consistency because expectations are understood and improvement is clearly defined. These values were shaped by people who built and continue to build successful careers at UNISIG while making the company stronger through their work and how they showed up each day. They represent the kind of team we want to build and the kind of people we want to work with.
HELP ACHIEVE OUR PURPOSE AS A COMPANY
UNISIG converts ideas in manufacturing technology and automation into viable products better than anyone else. That purpose keeps the company focused and intentional in all that we do. Manufacturing technology is complex and fascinating. Automation is transformational. We choose this work because it is challenging and meaningful. Achieving our purpose requires us to be very good at a lot of things. Our strong design and engineering capabilities take a concept or sketch and turn it into comprehensive engineering detail and manufacturing instructions. Many companies stop there; we do not.
UNISIG also manufactures critical components and builds some of the most complex, high-precision machines in the world. These capabilities strengthen product performance, improve communication between engineering and manufacturing, and ensure long-term viability for customers. Value is created in every step, from how machines are built to how they are supported throughout their life. Our success depends on teams working together and on systems that simplify and accelerate the work. Every employee plays a role by understanding how their work creates customer value and how it contributes to achieving the company’s purpose.
WE CONVERT IDEAS IN MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY AND AUTOMATION INTO VIABLE PRODUCTS BETTER THAN ANYONE ELSE.
INVEST IN YOURSELF
Working at UNISIG provides exposure to thousands of companies around the world and to people who have achieved meaningful success in their careers. The most successful and satisfied people share common behaviors in how they approach their work and development. These behaviors are well documented and accessible to anyone, and are just waiting to be applied. UNISIG encourages and supports willing employees to invest intentionally in their own growth.
- Always Learn – At UNISIG, every role provides exposure to capable people, advanced technology, and industries that shape the world. The most successful people choose to be engaged, pay attention to what they are doing, and continually look for ways to do their work better.
- Be Curious – Take the time to understand how things work and why they matter. Curiosity pushes you beyond surface-level knowledge and leads to better judgment and better decisions. Everything we do should create value for the customer. When curiosity is applied consistently, it becomes the foundation of strong problem-solving, one of the most valuable capabilities in any business.
- Take Care Of Yourself – This requires effort and discipline, but it is one of the greatest advantages you can give yourself over the course of your career and life. Consistent sleep, good nutrition, and regular exercise provide the energy needed to perform at a high level. With energy, you can do more, handle challenges more effectively, and recover faster when life does not go as planned. The benefits of this commitment are well established and hard to dispute.
- Develop Trust And Don’t Be Defensive – Work with people who share your values and approach disagreements with the assumption that others are acting in good faith. The work we do is too complex for any one person to have all the answers. Progress comes from respectful debate, open discussion, and a focus on finding the right solution, not from defending individual positions.
- Invest In Others – Share what you know and support people when they need help. The impact of this approach consistently outweighs the effort required. At UNISIG, real business value is created by how effectively we help others grow and perform at a higher level.
CAREER ADVANCEMENT
UNISIG offers meaningful opportunities for career advancement across a wide range of paths. Growth may come through deep technical expertise, expanded problem-solving responsibility, or leadership of teams and projects. Regardless of the path, advancement is always tied to a strong alignment with our core values. The guidance below outlines practical ways to move your career forward at UNISIG.
Get Very Good at Something
Success at UNISIG depends on mastering difficult and meaningful work. When an aspect of your job is complex or critical, invest the time to understand it deeply, research it, and improve your capability until you own it. Repeat this process often. Consistent mastery builds credibility, creates opportunity, and changes how you experience your work. Your effort will be noticed, and it will change your work life.
Know Your Options
At many companies, advancement is limited to supervisory or management roles. That is one path at UNISIG, but it is not the only one. As a highly technical organization, UNISIG offers career growth through deep technical expertise, systems ownership, and project leadership. Many of the most impactful and well-compensated roles come from mastering complex work or leading teams to successfully deliver customer projects or drive meaningful internal change.
HOW YOU ARE EVALUATED
Evaluation at UNISIG is straightforward and consistent. Everyone is assessed based on alignment with our values, skill, productivity, and the impact of their work on customers. Supervisors and managers are additionally evaluated on how well they grow their teams and how their departments contribute to the company’s purpose. The goal is simple. Put the right people in the right roles so the organization can perform at a high level. To support this, managers use clear and consistent tools when discussing teams, and employees are expected to understand how these evaluations are conducted. GWC – Get it, Want it, Capacity to do it.
- Get It – Do you clearly understand the role and what is expected of you on a day-to-day basis? This includes knowing your responsibilities, performance standards, how success is measured, and how your work fits into the larger goals of your team and the company.
- Want It – Does the role genuinely motivate you and hold your interest over time? The right role creates energy and curiosity, encourages you to learn more about your profession, and pushes you to take ownership of improving your skills and performance.
- Capacity To Do It – Is the role well suited to your natural strengths, abilities, and working style? After appropriate orientation, training, and coaching, you should be able to perform the work productively, consistently, and without undue strain.
When someone does not fully meet the requirements of a role but strongly aligns with our core values, we look first at the role itself. In many cases, the individual is right for UNISIG, but not positioned in the best role. Our goal is for every employee, that aligns with our values, to know they belong here and to feel challenged, supported, and capable of growing over time.
OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU
We want working at UNISIG to be a great experience. The company is committed to being the best choice for people who enjoy building things and working alongside professionals who expect more of themselves and each other. This introduction is only the starting point. Ongoing training, development, and opportunity are part of the commitment we make to those who choose to build their careers here.