What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sample Technician (38022) position at American Fuji Seal?
Description
: T he Sample Technician is responsible for producing/mocking-up samples according to the specifications and direction from Sales Managers and Marketing Engineering. Samples may include digital, grid, clear or printed according to the requirements of the customers.
Responsibilities
Specific Responsibilities and Essential Functions :
Competencies:
: T he Sample Technician is responsible for producing/mocking-up samples according to the specifications and direction from Sales Managers and Marketing Engineering. Samples may include digital, grid, clear or printed according to the requirements of the customers.
Responsibilities
Specific Responsibilities and Essential Functions :
- Evaluates template designs based on label size and makes necessary changes
- Creates customer specific samples for market testing
- Uses computer skills to implement template designs with specific software
- Run and maintain equipment necessary to create samples for market testing
- Liaison between TFSC, Sales, Marketing and Customer Service to provide update information as it relates to sales samples
- Analyzes material type based on shrink percentage
- Assesses inventory levels for necessary supplies and required materials
- Maintains familiarity and awareness with the development of specifications to serve as a backup for this function
- Prepares proper paperwork for production trials and ensures information is available prior to trial
- Stays abreast of production trial dates and sample request want dates
- Performs other duties as assigned
Competencies:
- Uses strong cross-functional teamwork and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with all levels within the organization
- Possesses excellent oral and written communication skills
- Possesses excellent project management, organizational, and troubleshooting skills with a keen eye for detail
- Demonstrates assertiveness and prioritizing skills to ensure peak performance in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment
- Thorough knowledge of label applications to understand equipment performance
- Ability to left 30-50 lbs. overhead, differentiates colors, and accurately reads drawings and instructions
- Ability to understand manufacturing processes
- Customer-focused attitude
- Dependable – regular reliable attendance and demonstrates strong work ethic
- Knowledge of computer applications, basic mathematics and computer skills including but not limited to Microsoft Word and Excel
- Eye for identifying weak points
- Minimum of a High School Diploma with an Associate’s Degree or higher preferred
- Knowledge of Adobe Illustrator is preferred but not required
- Ability to stand for long periods
- Able to move and lift-up to 50 lbs
- Able to reach and bend
- Availability to perform travel as required – potentially not to exceed 5-10%