What are the responsibilities and job description for the Packaging Structural Designer position at Pratt Industries?
Pratt Industries - one of the country's leading sustainable packaging companies - is looking for an innovative and experienced structural designer to join the Newnan Retail team!
Duties and ResponsibilitiesDiscuss packaging or display projects with our sales representatives, create and execute designs using Artios CAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and 3D renderings programs all dependent on each project required needs.Knowledge of and comfort using Windows / MAC software for all design programs.Make samples on Kongsberg CAD table or cut samples by hand.Produce packaging prototypes.Formulate and communicate ideas for new artwork / structure analyzing customer needs and production feasibility.Have knowledge of various printing equipment and printing processes.Assist tooling coordinator (or Purchasing Manager) to ensure tooling is ordered properly and master print card / CAD specs are provided in a timely fashion.Handle various art-related projects for inter company management.Record keeping and filing of specifications.Meet time schedules on projects with possible overtime involved.Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.Additional duties may be assigned by Design Manager and / or GM.Education and / or Experience
College education or heavy college coursework in the field of computers, CAD, graphics, and drafting, or applicable work experience.Good communicator with customers and sales staff.Candidates
must
meet the following requirements :
Knowledge of Artios CAD, Kongsberg CAD Table, or similar tools.Knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud Programs, Studio or similar programs.Experience with Windows, MAC and Microsoft Office programs.Drafting education or experience.Language Skills
Able to read and follow instructions on factory masters.
Mathematical SkillsAble 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.
Technical Skills
The individual must have a working knowledge of the following :
Equipment design and capabilities that can be translated into efficient operation.Product layouts and production specificationsProduct quality specificationsQuality standards
Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job.
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 is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Work EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical
parts. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and / or humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Lift and move corrugated sheets as necessary. Lift and move cutting and printing dies as necessary.
Pratt Industries is America's 5th largest paper and packaging company with more than 9,000 highly skilled green collar employees dedicated to the environment and sustainability. Pratt Industries is one of the largest corrugated packaging companies in America, with sophisticated manufacturing facilities in more than twenty states. The company operates several of the most modern, cost effective paper mills in the country, as well as a series of sheet and box plants strategically placed throughout the United States offering a wide range of creative packaging solutions. Pratt Industries is committed to recycling and the environment by harvesting the urban forest.
Pratt Industries offers competitive compensation plans with full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, All State, Pre-Paid Legal, and 401(k) with company match, paid vacation, paid holidays, and childbearing and parental leave.
