New Item Coordinator

Pratt Industries•Wapakoneta, OH

About The Position

The New Item Coordinator is responsible for activities associated with ink and tooling for new and existing items, including reviewing, ordering, processing, and managing them throughout the plant and system. The role supports the new item process, maintains ink inventory and tooling records, and helps ensure tooling and print materials meet required specifications and setup standards. The position works in a corrugated packaging manufacturing environment and is expected to comply with company policies and procedures, including safety and good housekeeping. Performance is measured against operating standards for quality, cost, safety, customer satisfaction, and productivity, as well as personal growth, employee relations, and creativity.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Able to read and follow instructions on factory masters.
Able to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy.
Able to calculate percentages, measurements, volume, and rates, and apply high school math concepts such as converting fractions to decimals.
Able to use common-sense understanding to carry out written, oral, or graphic instructions and address problems involving concrete variables in standardized situations.
Working knowledge of equipment design and capabilities, product layouts and production specifications, product quality specifications, and quality standards.
May be required to maintain a current Lift Truck Operator License.
Regularly stand, walk, and talk or hear; frequently use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; occasionally sit.
Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
Required vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Prior work experience in the corrugated industry.
Six months’ experience in a Press and Finishing Department.
Six months’ experience as a Die Cutter or Flexo Operator.

Responsibilities

Review and verify CAD details, including number out, unitizing, waste percentage, machine routing, and lead edge.
Order tooling from appropriate suppliers and create system purchase orders.
Assign tooling numbers in the BVP system.
File print cards in the proper sequence and obsolete print cards from Amtech as directed.
Receive tooling in the system.
Back up, proof, and inspect inbound tooling for accuracy, and proof other mounters’ work in accordance with setup techniques for cutting dies and knock-offs.
Send tooling out for repair when needed and update Amtech HOLD status.
Obtain the correct paperwork for Customer Service (CS) as part of the new item process.
Complete or maintain the New Item Checklist, CAD, and print card when required.
Review the backlog to ensure ink is ordered for all new or special ink jobs.
Maintain and manage ink, order it, and acquire good inventory levels.
Maintain the New Item and Tooling Tracker.
Comply with company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.
Perform additional duties as assigned by management.