Pratt Industries · 13 hours ago
Tooling & Die Technician: 2nd Shift
Henderson, KY
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$20/hr - $20/hrPratt Industries is seeking a Tooling Shop Technician to assist in the administration and management of the tooling process. The role involves ensuring production demands are met, coordinating repairs, and acting as a liaison between various departments to address tooling-related issues.
ManufacturingRecycling
Responsibilities
Ensures all production demands for ink and printing assistance are fulfilled as a first priority
Ensures all process and procedures are being followed by the department members
Backup for checking in Print Plates during their shift
Coordinating repairs of Cutting Die and Print Plates
Be trained on basic Cutting Die and Print Plate repair in order to assist when needed
Works as a liaison between Customer Service and Tooling Department members when it comes to checking tooling for specific issues
Works as a liaison with Quality Department to investigate tooling related Customer complaints
Makes sure next shift is set up for the day in terms of ink and tooling related needs
Ensures Ink is being recycled, combined to reduce overall inventory when possible. Ensure Ink pricing and usage monthly is reported
Be involved with New Items and Trials when needed. Help troubleshoot and create “Recipe Cards” to ensure future orders run more smoothly. Coordinates this with the Converting Supervisors, Customer Service and Scheduling
Works alongside the Operators. Help pull tooling for orders when needed. Perform daily checks on red tagged tooling to ensure they are repaired quickly
Works alongside the Expeditors especially when they are being utilized for other duties. Makes periodic checks at machine centers to ensure quality tooling has been delivered. Performs periodic checks on tooling after it runs
Ensures Band Type is not being discarded by the operators. Ensures proper levels of type at every machine
Ensures Red Tag and Orange Tape procedures are being followed
Investigates and records in a spreadsheet print plate and cutting die damage including shift/machine/date in order to implement corrective action and or retraining when needed
Regularly works on purge lists to get rid of old tooling by reporting issues
Works on special projects as assigned by Management
Ensures all Tooling Department areas are kept clean daily
Assigns cleaning duties and or special projects across shifts based on workloads, vacations and other determining factors
Carries out and supports any additional needs or instructions given by Manager
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or GED
Provide own tools necessary to perform maintenance tasks
Able to read and follow instructions on factory masters
Able to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy
Able to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, measurement, volume and rate
Able to apply concepts of high school math
To apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or graphic form
Ability to deal with problems involving one or more concrete variables in standardized situations
The individual must have a working knowledge of the following: Knowledge and experience with the ink kitchen system, Tooling Cutting Dies & Print Plates, Product layouts and production specifications, Product quality specifications, Quality standards
May be required to maintain a current Lift Truck Operator License and/or other appropriate certification to work in certain areas or on certain equipment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear
The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 to 65 pounds
Preferred
Prior work experience in the corrugated industry
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
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