MECHANICAL ENGINEER (Req 2488)

Inteplast Group; Lolita (TX); 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 department. You will take direction from the Plant Manager, develop actionable improvements, and report progress monthly.

The role requires a 4-year engineering degree or equivalent experience, strong CAD and drawing skills, and proficient English communication. Candidates should be prepared for non-standard hours and a hands-on environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a 4-year college with emphasis in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Must be familiar with report writing and preparation.
• Proficient in CAD and drawing parts.
• Capable of project coordination from inception to completion.

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.

Skills

Report writing

Project coordination

English communications

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD

Drawing parts

Job description

TITLE: Mechanical Engineer (Req 2488)

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 and SOFTWARE

• Electronic and mechanical devices.

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. Exampl : 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.