MECHANICAL ENGINEER

Inteplast Group; Town of Texas, Northern (WI, KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Inteplast Group is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to direct and execute improvement projects within the plant. The role requires a 4-year engineering degree or equivalent experience, with strong CAD skills and experience in drawing parts.

Responsibilities include leading department improvements, reporting monthly project status, and coordinating initiatives from the Plant Manager. Candidates should have proficient English, solid report writing, and reliable attendance.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent industry experience.
• Proficient in report writing and preparation.
• Experience coordinating projects from inception to completion.
• Strong English communication skills.
• Good computer skills and ability to learn new software quickly.
• Proficient in CAD and drawing parts.
• Reliable with attendance and able to accommodate non-standard hours.
• Ability to manage job-related stress and work effectively with others.

Responsibilities

• Develop effective improvements throughout the department.
• Take direction of improvements and projects from Plant Manager.
• Report status of all projects in a monthly report.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Plant Manager.

Skills

Report writing

Project coordination

English communication

Computer skills

CAD

Drawing/Parts

Attendance reliability

Stress management

Education

Engineering degree (4-year college)

Job description

101 Inteplast Blvd, Lolita, TX 77971, USA

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 5:00 AM | Expires Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 4:59 AM

TITLE: Mechanical Engineer

POSITION OBJECTIVE: To provide direction and execution of improvement projects.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of 4-year college with emphasis in Engineering or equivalent experience in industry.
• Must be familiar with report writing and preparation.
• Project coordination from inception to completion
• Proficient English communications skills.
• Training and demonstrated computer skills.
• Proficient in CAD and Drawing Parts
• Ensure consistent, dependable attendance and demonstrate a willingness to accommodate non-standard work hours as necessary.
• Capable of effectively managing job-related stress and fostering productive workplace interactions.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop effective improvements throughout the department
• Take direction of improvements and projects from Plant Manager
• Report status of all projects in a monthly report.
• Any other duties assigned by Plant Manager.

WORK ENVIRONMENT CONDITIONS SUBJECTED TO IN THIS POSITION

• Inside environmental conditions, protected from weather conditions, not necessarily temperature conditions.
• Subject to noise, causing reason to shout in order to be heard above the noise level.
• Subject to vibration, exposure fluctuating movements of the body.
• Subject to hazards, such as moving machinery, electrical currents, falling debris, exposure to chemicals, gases, high heat.
• Subject to unregulated atmospheric conditions caused by odors, fumes, gases, poor ventilation and dust.

AUTHORITY / DECISION MAKING

• As delegated by Plant Manager or Maintenance Manager

MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, ELECTRONIC DEVICES & SOFTWARE

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION

• Climbing, ascending or descending ladders, stairs, ramps, and the like, using feet and legs and / or hands arms. Body agility is emphasized.
• Balancing, maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery or erratically moving surfaces.
• Stooping, bending body downward and forward by bending spine and waist.
• Kneeling, bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.
• Crouching, bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
• Reaching, extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction. Example: giving signal, reaching for material or handles on item
• Standing, particularly for sustained periods of time.
• Walking, moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances.
• Pushing, using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.
• Pulling, using upper extremities to exert force in order to drag, haul, or tug objects in a sustained motion.
• Lifting, rising objects from lower to higher position, or moving objects from a higher to lower position, or moving objects horizontally from position to position. Degree of lifting: (5-50 lbs.)
• Fingering, picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than the whole hand or arm as in handling.
• Grasping, applying pressure to an object with fingers and palm.
• Feeling, perceiving attributes of objects such as size, shape, temperature, or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.
• Talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken word. Via face to face or telephone.
• Hearing, perceiving the nature of sounds with no less than a 40 db. loss @ 500Hz, 1000Hz, and 2000Hz with or without correction. Ability to receive verbal communication and to make fine discriminations in sound, such as when making fine adjustments on machined parts.
• Repetitive motions, substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and / or fingers. Example: Filing, sorting mail, various inspection tests.

VISUAL ACTIVITY REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION

• Machine operation, inspection, clerical, and administrative duties. Example: preparing and analyzing data and figures, data entry, extensive reading, visual inspection involving small defects, using measurements devices close to the eyes.
• Position requires individual to differentiate colors, depth and perception.
• Must be able to detect visual defects in film and use microscopes.
• Must be able to perform visual inspection involving small defects.
• Must be able to read measurement devices such as tape measurement, pendulum scale, digital displays, etc.

Inteplast Group is an affirmative action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

For more information, about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, view the EEO - Know Your Rights and Pay Transparency Statement .

101 Inteplast Blvd, Lolita, TX 77971, USA