Pratt Industries · 2 months ago
Production Engineer
Henderson, KY
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelPratt Industries is America's 5th largest corrugated packaging company and the world's largest privately-held producer of 100% recycled containerboard. The Production Engineer is responsible for overseeing the production and operation of paper machine equipment, ensuring adherence to procedures, and assisting in maintenance and problem-solving within a 24/7 operational environment.
ManufacturingRecycling
Responsibilities
Assist all co-workers with setting up, operating, problem solving, and maintaining production of paper making equipment and processes
Ensure adherence to directives and procedures
Ensure all materials are available
Ensure proper set-up of equipment
Complete necessary reports in an accurate and timely manner
Assist in the preventative machine maintenance
Communicate orally with team members and understand instructions provided in written, oral, or graphic form
Understand complex procedural and process designs
Read a tape measure accurately, process flow diagrams, gauges and operate a calculator for basic mathematical computations
Possess a working knowledge of basic computer use and 'light general maintenance.'
Monitor, control, and adjust machines, equipment and processes
Participate in ongoing educational certificate training program provided
Housekeeping, including washing up, sweeping, and shoveling debris
Working knowledge of equipment design for process troubleshooting
Perform physical testing of raw materials or finished product
Continuously perform fast walking rounds of work area
Train other employees as well as receive training in multiple disciplines of jobs through-out the plant
Interpret data from the computer system and input data from various sources as needed
Perform other tasks as required by Mill Management
Qualification
Required
Post-secondary educational degree (2 to 4 year degree from college, university, technical-school, military, vocational or other advanced educational institution) or related field or real world experience equivalent to the above mentioned educational background is REQUIRED
Must be able to communicate orally with team members and understand instructions provided in written, oral, or graphic form
Understand complex procedural and process designs
Ability to read a tape measure accurately
Ability to understand process flow diagrams
Ability to use gauges and operate a calculator for basic mathematical computations
Possess a working knowledge of basic computer use and 'light general maintenance.'
Individual must be able to stand for long periods and have good mobility
Individual must be ultra-cognizant of surroundings and potential hazards
Individual must be able to lift 50+ pounds (not repetitively), climb stairs, climb ladders and use hand tools
Individual must have no known chemical sensitivity and be able to function in an environment of extreme temperatures
Drug testing/Screening, Background Checks, Physical exam, and Reference Checks
Pre-employment aptitude testing
Position requires passing an initial 4 to 5 month paid classroom training and practical application segment
Practical application segment requires some advanced training out-of-state in Indiana or Ohio
Wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (glasses, ear plugs, shoes, gloves, etc…)
Monitor, control, and adjust machines, equipment and processes
Demonstrates a proven record of learning aptitude
Participate in ongoing educational certificate training program provided
Housekeeping, including washing up, sweeping, and shoveling debris
Working knowledge of equipment design for process troubleshooting
'Hands On' mechanical capabilities to perform small repairs of paper mill equipment
Perform physical testing of raw materials or finished product
Continuously perform fast walking rounds of work area
Train other employees as well as receive training in multiple disciplines of jobs throughout the plant
Interpret data from the computer system and input data from various sources as needed
Perform other tasks as required by Mill Management
Expectation of Production Engineers to become proficient in all job areas within mill
Preferred
Previous papermaking experience is not necessary
Benefits
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
401K Plan with Company Match
Child Bearing/Parental Leave
9 Paid Holidays/Paid Vacation
Uniforms/ $300 Safety Shoe & $250 Prescription Safety Glasses Reimbursement
Tuition Reimbursement / Assistance Program
Healthy Lifestyles Program
Gym Reimbursement Program
Supplemental Life Insurance Plans
Supplemental Spouse and Child Life Insurance plans
Income Protection Plans
Legal and Travel Assistance Plans
EAP/Home Auto Insurance Plans
Wireless/Auto/Discount Plans
Company
Pratt Industries
Pratt Industries is America's 5th largest corrugated packaging company and the world's largest, privately-held 100% recycled paper company.
Founded in 1985
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
Pratt Industries has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2021 (1)
2020 (2)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
P
Philip Elder
Manufacturing Executive
Recent News
Company data provided by crunchbase