Shurtape Technologies, LLC
Location
Hickory, NC | United States
Job description
SUMMARY OF POSITION
The Mechanical Designer-Field Support Specialist is responsible for designing mechanical fixtures and bracketry for packaging program and provides internal and external technical support with packaging machines and tape applicators.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Associate degree or equivalent experience
- 15+ years of experience in technical discipline, maintenance or machining environment
- 2D/3D CAD Drawing Skills (AutoCAD, Solid Works or equivalent)
- Strong mathematical aptitude and analytical skills with the ability to translate, calculate, interpret, and communicate technical data relative to packaging materials, excellent numerical and measurement skills (English/Metric systems, statistics), and understanding of Geometry
- Proficient operation and knowledge of milling machines, drill presses, lathes, surface grinders, and other automated machine tools
- Familiarity of packaging material and equipment (corrugated boxes, cartons, case erecting and sealing equipment, tape application to include previous work experience within these product groups)
- Strong Mechanical aptitude including the ability to read and interpret blue prints to assemble and disassemble mechanical devices with the assistance of hand tools
- Knowledge of Programmable Logic Control (PLC) programming including Rockwell Automation and/or Yaskawa control systems language
- PC proficient (Windows NT, Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint, Adobe)
- Ability to work independently or in a team setting effectively
- Excellent problem-solving skills including creativity and attention to detail
- Ability prioritize independently with minimal direction and demonstrates initiative and good work ethic
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and exceptional interpersonal skills colleagues.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Dexterity and ability to operate machining and hand tools
- Ability to position and lift 50 pounds
- Ability to talk on the phone and perform repetitive hand motions for extended periods
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
- Less than 50% travel required within US, Canada, and northern Mexico
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The environment is a combination of customer manufacturing facilities, warehouses, machine shop, and climate-controlled office environment.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Design from concept simple and complex mounting bracketry for packaging demonstrations and installs including creating Bill of Materials as required for assembly
- Document concepts by using 2D/3D CAD drawings
- Fabricate prototype mounting bracketry using common machine shop equipment
- Facilitate the procurement of prototype bracketry and special fixtures with external machine shops and vendors
- Maintain Machine Matrix by documenting and maintaining assembly guides for internal and external customers
- Provide technical support and troubleshooting at customer locations in conjunction with the ShurSEAL program as well as packaging equipment
- Facilitates technical support for of Packaging Machines and acts as liaison with machine vendor on PLC programing issues and provide technical troubleshooting and training to internal and external customers
- Perform periodic field service and training for the packaging program for plant evaluations, demonstrations, installations, and after-market service as required
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation and a well-organized workspace
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