Manufacturing Process and Training Specialist (Automation Industry)

Our client, located in the Northern Suburbs of Minneapolis, Minnesota area, is looking to add a Manufacturing Process and Training Specialist to the team. This is a brand new position within the company. For almost 50 years this company has been growing into a market leader in the motion control and machine tool industry. If you are seeking a great opportunity with an industry leader, go ahead and apply for immediate consideration/more information and let’s get you that interview to see if this could be a great opportunity for you. Position is a full-time direct hire opportunity with a very competitive salary, great benefits and working with an amazing team. Below are some highlights of the position.

Highlights

Responsible for supporting customer operations through equipment operation, inspection, and on-site training. This role ensures that web converting and coating machines operate to specification, operators are properly trained, provides on-site diagnostic support to identify and resolve issues, assists with process improvement, and delivers preventative maintenance guidance to maximize machine uptime and efficiency ensuring processes are optimized for performance and reliability. Approximately 50% of travel, both domestic and international, is required to provide customer support and training.

• Conduct on-site equipment inspections to verify performance, identify issues, and recommend corrective actions.
• Provide hands-on training and mentorship for customer operators and technical staff on web converting and coating equipment.
• Operate and oversee machine setup, testing, preventative maintenance, and optimization during customer support visits.
• Support prototyping activities of new products and process development.
• Participate in engineering design reviews and proof of principles to provide operational feedback for manufacturability and efficiency.
• Evaluate and troubleshoot web converting and coating process issues, both in-house and at customer facilities.
• Document training activities, inspection results, and process improvement recommendations for customers and internal teams.
• Recommend and implement process improvements for efficiency, quality, and cost reduction.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, project management, or a related field preferred or

5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment with strong competence in machine operation, inspection, and process optimization.

• Travel – Outside the local area and overnight. Travel is domestic and international, up to 50% of the time.

Visa sponsorship is not authorized for this position now or in the future.

Relocation package is unavailable for this position.

Must be able to pass a drug screening and criminal background check.

Annual Salary Rate: $80K to $110K DOE and complete benefits package.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $110,000.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Application Question(s):

• 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment with strong competence in machine operation, inspection, and process optimization?
• Worked in the Automation Industry?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $80,000 - $110,000