Production Engineer

Pratt Industries, Inc.; Henderson (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401K Plan

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Safety Shoe Reimbursement

Job summary

Pratt Industries, Inc. in Henderson, KY is seeking a Production Engineer to support the production and operation of paper machine equipment in a 24/7 facility, working 12‑hour shifts in a 4‑shift rotation.

You will help set up, operate, troubleshoot and maintain equipment, ensure materials are available, complete timely reports, and participate in preventative maintenance while following established safety practices.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree (2–4 years) in a related field or equivalent experience is required.
• Prior papermaking experience is not required.
• Ability to read instructions and complex designs and operate measurement tools.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, control, and adjust paper mill equipment and processes.
• Interpret data from plant systems and input data as needed.
• Assist in setup, operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of equipment.
• Ensure material availability and complete reports accurately and timely.
• Participate in safety practices and housekeeping tasks.

Skills

Oral communication

Read tape measure

Process understanding

Mathematics basics

Safety awareness

Education

2–4 year degree (related field)

Tools

MS Office

Process flow diagrams

Job description

General Summary:

The Production Engineer is a multi-skilled position responsible for all activities associated with the production and operation of the paper machine equipment. This consists of: proactively assisting all co-workers with setting up, operating, problem solving, and maintaining production of paper making equipment and processes in a 24/7 operation working 12 hour shifts in a 4 shift rotational concept. Included in their duties are to ensure adherence to directives and procedures, ensure all materials are available, ensure proper set-up of equipment, complete necessary reports in an accurate and timely manner and assist in the preventative machine maintenance. The Production Engineer will follow all established safe work practices.

Essential Job Functions:

• Mental Ability – must be able to communicate orally with team members and understand instructions provided in written, oral, or graphic form. Understand complex procedural and process designs, ability to read a tape measure accurately, process flow diagrams, gauges and operate a calculator for basic mathematical computations.
• Mechanical Aptitude -- Possess a working knowledge of basic computer use and “light general maintenance.”
• Physical Ability Dimensions –Safety – Work is medium difficulty but fast paced. Individual must be able to stand for long periods and have good mobility. Individual must be ultra-cognizant of surroundings and potential hazards. Individual must be able to lift 50+ pounds (not repetitively), climb stairs, climb ladders and use hand tools. Individual must have no known chemical sensitivity and be able to function in an environment of extreme temperatures.

Education and/or Experience:

• Post-secondary educational degree (2 to 4 year degree from college, university, technical-school, military, vocational or other advanced educational institution) or related field or real world experience equivalent to the above mentioned educational background is REQUIRED.
• Previous papermaking experience is not necessary.

Additional Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Requirements:

• Drug testing/Screening, Background Checks, Physical exam, and Reference Checks
• Pre-employment aptitude testing
• Position requires passing an initial 4 to 5 month paid classroom training and practical application segment
• Practical application segment requires some advanced training out-of-state in Indiana or Ohio
• Wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (glasses, ear plugs, shoes, gloves, etc…)
• Monitor, control, and adjust machines, equipment and processes
• Demonstrates a proven record of learning aptitude
• Participate in ongoing educational certificate training program provided
• Housekeeping, including washing up, sweeping, and shoveling debris
• Working knowledge of equipment design for process troubleshooting
• “Hands On” mechanical capabilities to perform small repairs of paper mill equipment
• Perform physical testing of raw materials or finished product
• Continuously perform fast walking rounds of work area
• Train other employees as well as receive training in multiple disciplines of jobs through-out the plant
• Interpret data from the computer system and input data from various sources as needed
• Perform other tasks as required by Mill Management

Expectation of Production Engineers to become proficient in all job areas within mill.

Benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
• 401K Plan with Company Match
• Child Bearing/Parental Leave
• 9 Paid Holidays/Paid Vacation
• Uniforms/ $300 Safety Shoe & $250 Prescription Safety Glasses Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement / Assistance Program
• Healthy Lifestyles Program
• Gym Reimbursement Program
• Supplemental Life Insurance Plans
• Supplemental Spouse and Child Life Insurance plans
• Income Protection Plans
• Legal and Travel Assistance Plans
• EAP/Home Auto Insurance Plans
• Wireless/Auto/Discount Plans