Printing Process Engineer

Maximize your potential, own your impact. We are Charter Next Generation (CNG). We are curious. We are courageous. We are competitive. We are North America's leading independent producer of high-performance, specialty film, and flexible packaging solutions for a greener tomorrow. Join us and our 2,000+ employee-owners now as we passionately pursue sustainable solutions to create a better world. This career opportunity is located at our CNG facility in Lexington, OH What we offer - Our hardworking team deserves benefits that work for them: Total Rewards: Significant earning potential in year 1 Progressive pay with skills development Additional earnings through employee ownership program Benefits day 1 Paid parental leave Tuition reimbursement 401k with 5% company match at 90 days of employment Vacation upon day of hire People & Culture: Sustainability leader Innovative & dynamic environment Safety & quality driven Purpose-driven & Values-based Community partners Earth stewardship As a Printing Process Engineer your responsibilities will be : Sets up and operates flexographic printing press to print designs or lettering on rolls of flexible plastic film. Reads job order and mounts specified plate and printing anilox's. Trains operators on how to read job order, mount plates, and properly care for anilox's. Starts press, adjusting speed, tension, and alignment of printing plate as necessary. May mix inks to produce desired colors. Works closely with ink reps and other partners that support the printing operation. Responsible employee training, lead op training, and back-up for absent employees. Works closely with CSR's and R&D quoting new product. Responsible to meet shift production goals in relation to quality, changeovers, rate, and scrap. Ensure necessary supplies are on-hand at all times. Responsible for quality control. Make adjustments as necessary during shift to produce product within specifications. Place on hold products outside of specifications. Work closely with printing supervisor and quality team. Communicate well with other shift Supervisors, Printing Manager, and Plant Manager. Promote a clean and safe work area. Assist in production as necessary including operating machinery and forklifts if needed. Complies with all AIB and BRC Standards and Operation Procedures Coaches team members to be motivated and engaged for achievement of efficiency and accuracy targets. Act as a Change Agent by modeling desired behaviors, promoting two-way communication, sharing best practices, serving as the first point of conflict resolution on process questions, and cultivating a culture of feedback between team members and management. Trains, evaluates, and develops team members. Ensures all company policies and procedures are followed. Ensures all safety guidelines and expectations are followed. On call as needed outside of normal working hours for print press troubleshooting. Other duties assigned by management. A strong Printing Process Engineer will possess : Associates degree in related field; or equivalent combination of education, or work experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment. Minimum of 3 to 5 years of work experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment, Flexographic printing industry preferred. A history of great attendance and the flexibility to work any shift. Demonstrated skill in organizing work, setting priorities and sound decision making. Deals effectively with company personnel on all levels ranging from production to top management. Computer and database application skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills to work effectively in a team environment. Safety at CNG: Ensure that safety and health concerns are given primary consideration in all activities Follows company guidelines and actively participates in all safety processes Carry out job/area specific housekeeping duties and maintain a high standard of professionalism Look for, report, and correct any near misses/unsafe conditions or behaviors as soon as possible Identify needed changes and make recommendations - find a better way Physical Work and Work Environment: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Team members are also required to frequently talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Are our values a match for you? Committed - We act with integrity and respect for one another. Collaborative - We are better when we work together. Caring - We strive to be socially conscious in all we do. Courageous - We take risks to achieve better outcomes. Curious - We encourage new thinking to reimagine what's possible. Competitive - We play to win. Want to learn more about CNG? Click here to learn from our employees! If so, we can offer you an exciting career opportunity. We look forward to receiving your application and resume. Become part of our CNG team today! Equal Employment Opportunity: Hiring and advancement are based on job-related requirements and on an individual's qualifications to perform a job. All aspects of employment are carried out free of discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disabilities, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression or any unlawful criterion, existing under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Created: 2024-11-05