Structural Designer at Pratt Industries

Kansas City, Missouri, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Artios CAD, Creative Suite, 3D Rendering, CAD Table Operation, Hand Cutting, Record Keeping, Specification Creation, Tape Measure Accuracy, Percentage Calculation, Volume Calculation, Rate Calculation, Equipment Design, Product Layouts, Quality Standards

Industry

Packaging and Containers Manufacturing

Description

SUMMARY Responsible for creating structural packaging and display samples to assist sales growth in the Specialty Division. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Discuss packaging or display projects with ACD, CD, GM, or Sales and be able to execute design ideas within Artios, Creative Suite, and a 3d rendering tool depending on project needs. * Make samples on CAD table or cut samples by hand. • Record keeping and filing of specifications. • Meet time schedules on projects with possible overtime involved. • Make production specifications from proto-type. • Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping. • Additional duties may be assigned by director and associate director EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE College education or heavy college coursework in the field of computers, CAD, and drafting, or applicable work experience. Good communicator with customers and sales staff. Candidates must meet the following requirements: 3+ years work experience in packaging or a related field (schooling included). Knowledge of Artios CAD, Kongsberg table, or similar tools. Experience with Windows and Microsoft Office programs. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS 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. REASONING ABILITY Ability 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. 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 specifications Product quality specifications Quality standards PHYSICAL DEMANDS The 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 100 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 ENVIRONMENT The 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. PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS The performance of the employee will be measured as follows: Operating standards - the employee will need to meet or exceed the Operating Standards in the areas of quality, cost, safety, customer satisfaction and productivity. Such standards will be set annually and communicated to the employee. Personal growth - while the company will provide the tools to assist the employee to grow professionally the responsibility for moving forward lies with the individual. Each year there will be goals developed and agreed to by the employee and his/her superior. Employee relations - through observations the employee will be evaluated regarding his/her behaviors associated with appropriate human interaction, respect and communication. Creativity - this will be evaluated by how active the employee is in participating in advancing the business through new and innovative ideas. Qualifications - Full Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits - Paid Holidays - Paid Vacations - 401K with a match - Bonus pay

Responsibilities

The primary responsibility involves creating structural packaging and display samples to support sales growth within the Specialty Division. This includes discussing project ideas with sales and management and executing designs using specialized software and physical prototyping methods.