Engineering Technician

@ Plastipak Packaging, Inc.
Plastipak Packaging, Inc.plastipakpackaging,inc..com

Engineering Technician

Dundee, MI
Posted 2 days ago

About the job

Clean Tech is a recycling solutions leader. The Engineering Technician role focuses on process optimization, safety, quality, and cost reduction at our Dundee, MI facility. Hands-on work, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration are key.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in related Engineering
  • 1+ years experience including internships
  • Process improvement knowledge
  • Troubleshooting in manufacturing
  • Excel and Microsoft Office skills

Qualifications

  • Degree in Engineering
  • Manufacturing experience
  • Process analysis skills
  • Mechanical aptitude

Full job description

Clean Tech is looking for an experienced Engineering Technician at our recycling facility in Dundee, MI. As a Engineering Technician and owner, you are a key hands on contributor to success of a recycling solutions leader. You drive process optimization across our flagship operation located in Dundee, Michigan to continuously improve safety, quality, efficiency and reliability, while decreasing cost.

What you’ll be doing:

  • You will have the responsibility and ownership to maximize assigned processes through a hands on approach.

  • Review production reports looking to implement ways to reduce downtime, improve performance, create work instructions and trouble-shooting documents to help the workforce improve operation.

  • Analyze data and complete assessments to identify improvement opportunities in spending reduction, cycle time improvement, value added Labor tasks.

  • Gather information from maintenance staff, and operators on the process to help drive improvements.

  • Review parts used in process to verify best performance for cost, availability, and access. Make recommendations on any changes that may improve performance.

  • Coordinate, Schedule, and Participate in the Preventive Maintenance for the assigned process.

  • Oversee solution design, planning, implementation & follow-up to ensure expected results are achieved.

  • Collaborate cross-functionally in support for change management & process stabilization.

  • Participate in equipment installations and facility improvements, including business expansions.

  • Work with outside suppliers for proposals, quotes, and acquisitions as needed for process.

  • Assist in maintenance related projects in a hands-on approach. (Hands-on maintenance activities are a large part of this role)

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in related Engineering Field for Manufacturing.

  • A minimum of 1 year of experience, inclusive of internship/co-op experiences.

  • Working knowledge of developing and implementing process improvements and trouble shooting in a manufacturing environment.

  • Microsoft Office experience with good knowledge of Excel to create tables, trend graphs, and worksheets.

  • Mechanical Aptitude

Shift & Pay:

  • Mon-Fri 8a-5p

  • $70,000+/yr (DOE)

Clean Tech is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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