Engineering Technician

MISSION

Praxis profitably provides innovative packaging solutions while exceeding customer expectations, managing critical deadlines and upholding regulatory quality standards.

VISION

To be recognized as the leader in the packaging industry for time sensitive service in a high-quality environment.

VALUES STATEMENT

We demonstrate the highest level of moral and ethical values.  Including honesty and personal integrity in dealing with customers, business contacts, the general public, and each other. We value, respect, and support diversity in the workplace. We are committed to providing a safe, caring atmosphere that emphasizes personal responsibility and accountability.

Position Summary:  The Engineering Technician provides technical and mechanical assistance of the installation, integration and maintenance of existing and new equipment. 

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• • Works with Project Manager, Validation Engineer, and Engineering Supervisor.
  • Integrate and Supports new Equipment Product Launches.
  • Integrate and Supports new Production Line Launches.
  • Coordinates equipment moves between locations CBUS, GR and New Jersey.
  • Arranging, planning, managing, and executing installations, operations, and performance Qualifications.
  • Supports ongoing Production Lines
  • Provides technical assistance in installation and maintenance of equipment.
  • Monitor equipment performance and suggest improvements.
  • Maintains documentation for equipment specifications, works closely with the Validation Engineer and Engineering support.
  • Work with management and Engineering Supervisor to identify new process improvement opportunities in the areas of quality, cost, performance, and preventive and predictive maintenance.
  • Works with Engineering Supervisor to evaluate and analyze current process metrics, and performance to identify areas requiring improvements.
  • Responsible for adherence to all Company policies and procedures.
  • Works to improve the effectiveness of the quality management system using the quality policy, quality objectives, audit results, analysis of data, corrective and preventive actions.
  • Addresses complaints and problems, elevates to Leadership when needed.
  • Works to improve the effectiveness of the quality management system using the quality policy, quality objectives, audit results, analysis of data, corrective and preventive actions
  • Addresses complaints and problems, elevates to Leadership when needed
  • Ensures proper PPE’s and Safety procedures are followed
  • Instills a sense of quality through modeled quality behaviors and mindset
  • Flexibly works other shifts, shifts maybe 8, 10 or 12 hours as needed

Performs any other functions and duties assigned and necessary for the smooth and efficient operation of Praxis Packaging Solutions.

Knowledge & Experience:

• • Journeyman certification, Associate degree or other related technical education or equivalent, required.
  • 5+ years of previous hands-on Maintenance or Engineering experience with manufacturing machinery, required.
  • Strong design & mechanical skills with equipment and machines
  • Experience in managing various levels of Production Projects, and working with various coworkers with different educational backgrounds, work style habits, and employment histories.

Computer/Communication Skills:

• • Working knowledge of MS Office programs: Word, Excel, and Outlook, preferred
  • Ability to present training topics to small or medium sized groups
  • Ability to speak, read and write English in a manner that is sufficient for effective communication with supervisors, employees, and customers: to include reading and writing skills to understand and complete necessary customer paperwork, required

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

Normal office environment with little exposure to dust and weather conditions prevalent at the time (i.e., cold, hot/humid). May also require visits to production area – where employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, dust and weather conditions prevalent at the time (cold, hot/humid).  Regularly required to walk, stand, bend, twist, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel and crouch.  Raise and lower an object from one level to another, less than 10 lbs.  Good (corrected) eyesight and hand/eye coordination.