Job Description
Job Summary:
This position provides support for Technical Services, Production, Graphics, Project Management, Quality Assurance and ultimately the customer by continuously evaluating and improving manufacturing methods, while utilizing knowledge of product design, material and parts, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods and quality control standards.
Job Requirements
Duties/Responsibilities:
Develop, configure and optimize print and converting processes from inception through documentation.
Continuous analysis for the optimization of utilization of work force, work space, and equipment
Help to develop, collect and visualize key metrics to ensure implemented measures are effective.
Analyze and assess existing processes by taking measurements, collecting and interpreting relevant data and with the team.
Develop and validate best practice.
Document best practice through the development of single point lessons, videos, and other training materials.
Help create, implement and organize ongoing training of best practices.
Train team members against best practice in concise class-room sessions and document training records
Verify efficiency of training through short tests and ongoing capability testing on the job.
Maintain Facility Permits, VOC, Haz-Mat and Toxic Chemical Release reporting
Assist the VP Technology in assessing current equipment for safety, ease of operation, functionality, maintenance friendliness and cost.
Assist the VP of Technology to come up with optimized specifications for future equipment purchases.
Works closely with production personnel to optimize performance of our Flexo printing machines.
Will be expected to train and work in our production area to become familiar with processes and procedures.
Contributes to team efforts by accomplishing related tasks as needed.
Required Skills/Abilities:
Strong analytical, conceptual thinking and problem-solving skills
Ability to trouble-shoot, solve complex problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where standard and non-standard issues exist
Ability to work as part of a team and provide a positive work environment
High ability to be self-driven to recognize and accomplish projects
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to read and interpret detailed documents and possess a technical understanding of drawings
Ability to appropriately apply principles and concepts to area of specialization
Detail oriented and highly organized
Skilled in time management and prioritization
AutoCAD knowledge preferred but not required
Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications and other systems as required
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Technical, Mechanical or Process Engineering or related field
Physical Requirements:
Regularly use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms above and below shoulder level
Regularly stand and walk for extended periods of time
Regularly communicate in some manner either by speech/hearing or through written communication.
Regularly use of vision abilities including close, distance, color and peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Regularly work around moving machinery and heavy equipment.
Frequently required to push/pull.
Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Frequently exposed to high-speed moving mechanical parts.
Frequently exposed to UV, strobing or flashing light.
Occasionally exposed to fumes, dust or airborne particles.
Regularly exposed to moderate noise level in the work environment.
The information in this description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualification and performance standards required for this position.