Structural Designer

Structural Designer

Reports To: Design Manager

Location: San Antonio, Texas

Job Type: Full Time, Salary Exempt

Perks of Pratt!

Within 1 Month: Eligible for insurance benefits

At 3 Months: 401k with partial match

At 6 Months: PAID vacation days

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

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What does a Structural Designer do for Pratt Industries?

Our Structural Designers are responsible for overseeing creation of packaging prototypes/samples to assist Sales Account Representatives in Sales promotions. This function is crucial to obtaining and maintaining Customers.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Formulate and communicate ideas for new accounts or products, analyzing customer needs and production feasibility.
• Accompany Sales Representatives on occasion to present new products or designs to customers or prospects.
• Review accounts and make recommendations for updates on style, board weight, new developments, etc.
• Analyze changes in the industry and research innovations in packaging equipment.
• Produce samples on CAD table or cut samples by hand.
• Create production specifications from proto-types, drawings, etc.
• Work individually or collaboratively with cross-functional teams and resources during research, ideation, evaluation and validation stages of all design solutions
• Responsible for meeting deadlines with possible overtime required.
• Implement, maintain, and support all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.
• Management may assign additional duties on an as needed basis.

Qualifications:

• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Required: High school diploma or GED
• Must be self-motivated with a strong work ethic
• Strong organizational skills
• Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team environment
• Flexible, fast learner, who can handle multiple projects, solve problems, and embrace challenges
• Can develop innovative and creative packaging solutions with a focus on manufacturability
• Candidates are PREFERRED who offer the following:

• 3-5 years' experience in corrugated packaging or a related field.
• Proficient skills with ArtiosCAD, Kongsberg table, or similar tools.
• Experience in a corrugated production/manufacturing facility
• TOPS Software experience
• Competent in Microsoft Office
• Good communication skills with Customers and internal Sales/Production/Customer Service Staff.
• Exposure to package testing and methodologies (UN/DOT, ISTA, Etc)

Language Skills:

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.

Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Physical Demands:

• Physical demands: Standing, sitting, walking, push/pull, ability to lift/carry 10lbs-50lbs.
• Must be able to work in a Manufacturing environment if required. Sometimes noisy, dirty, dusty, and hot and cold temperatures.
• Must successfully pass Company pre-employment screening

Pratt Industries is America's 5th largest paper and packaging company with more than 9,000 highly skilled green collar employees dedicated to the environment and sustainability. Pratt Industries is one of the largest corrugated packaging companies in America, with sophisticated manufacturing facilities in more than twenty states. The company operates several of the most modern, cost effective paper mills in the country, as well as a series of sheet and box plants strategically placed throughout the United States offering a wide range of creative packaging solutions. Pratt Industries is committed to recycling and the environment by harvesting the urban forest. Pratt Industries offers competitive compensation plans with incentive opportunities, full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, All State, Pre-Paid Legal, and 401(k) with company match, paid vacation, paid holidays, and childbearing and parental leave. Pratt Industries is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - M/F/V/D