Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
Required Skills & Experience
Must Haves:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2–3 years of relevant work experience
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
- Strong understanding of dimensions, measurements, and material calculations
- Hands-on, mechanically inclined, and comfortable working with equipment
- Physically able to lift 50+ lbs
- Strong attention to detail with solid analytical and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and shifting priorities
- Strong problem-solving and customer service mindset
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills; team-oriented with ability to work independently
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
Nice-to-Have:
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree
- CAD experience or exposure
- Experience with design or prototyping software (Adobe Suite, Esko ArtiosCAD, SolidWorks, etc.)
- Mechanical or electrical experience
- Packaging design experience, certification, or related education
Job Description
Job Description
The Design Technician’s role is to produce packaging prototypes for customer design requests using various prototyping equipment and designer-provided drawings and specifications. This person partners daily with project teams of project managers, designers, and engineers on multiple requests, ensuring they are communicating progress status and delivering high-quality prototypes on time. Additionally, this role is responsible for the safety and efficiency of our design lab operations, including equipment maintenance and general organization. The Design Technician is a self-starter who is positive, innovative, and passionate about customer service and operational excellence
Key Responsibilities:
- Create prototypes from CAD files, specification drawings, or other instructions, while assuring quality and technical standards are met
- Operate CAD cutting tables and other prototyping equipment
- Collaborate with project team on project plan, prioritizing tasks, and proactively communicating through the life of the project
- Organize project files and other assets appropriately
- Maintain Design lab, performing routine maintenance on equipment, storage, inventory, and work area
- Preserve proper levels of raw material inventory and prototyping related supplies
- Responsible for shipping and receiving procedures
- Promote Design safety procedures, in alignment with Veritiv’s Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) policies
- Assist in other duties as necessary, such as facility support, simple design tasks, basic reports, or testing support
Day-to-Day:
- Receive and execute tasks from Project Managers
- Proactively communicate status updates and issues
- Balance multiple projects and priorities
- Maintain lab: equipment upkeep, material audits, organization
- Produce physical samples using CAD tables and prototyping tools
Work Environment:
- Mix of office, lab, and warehouse settings
- Work at moderate heights
- Frequent lifting/moving materials (up to 50 lbs)
- Use of PPE required