What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Engineer position at Kari-Out?
Role and Responsibilities
Reporting directly to the Plant Manager, this position will be responsible for overseeing Three die-cutting press’s safely and efficiently to produce excellent quality products for our internal customers.
- Oversight of all die cutting operations as the technical expert
- Correction and communication of daily die-cutting, make-ready, and production issues
- Application of manufacturing concepts and practices
- Effectively complete press make-readies withing communicated standard times
- Training and implementation of processes to other employees to produce die cut blanks at the appropriate cutting speeds and quality standards.
- Inspection and documentation of quality checks of the die cut blanks during production
- Accurate recording of die cut counts information and tagging of samples
- Properly ta and move pallet loads of die cut blanks to WIP storage of the finishing staging areas as needed
- Create and maintain a neat and orderly work area around the press
- Assistance of technicians in die prep and set up as required.
- Assist in preventative maintenance and preventative maintenance planning
- Assist maintenance technicians in completing machine service as needed
- Develop, implement, and oversee equipment and process improvements to improve machine efficiencies
- Use of CAD software to review and or develop die drawings
- Application of root cause troubleshooting practices to effectively eliminate issues
- Communication with outside vendors for tooling and parts procurement
Qualifications
- Recent graduate with a Mechanical Engineering Degree
- Skilled in or ability to learn various electrical mechanical manufacturing machinery
- Mechanical ability to make machine adjustments and use hand tools as needed.
- Troubleshooting mindset
- Strong math skills
- Attention to detail and excellent close vision
- People-oriented
- Work in a fast-paced environment and demonstrates teamwork spirit
- Perform preventative maintenance and minor repairs on equipment.
- Conduct all activities in a safe and efficient manner.
- Competence in Microsoft applications
Desired Knowledge
- General knowledge of printing and die cutting manufacturing equipment
- Passionate about having a positive impact on department/company performance:
- Interest in manufacturing of environmentally friendly single use packaging.
Salary : $65,000 - $80,000