Packaging Design Technician
Talascend is currently seeking a Packaging Design Technician for a contract opportunity with our client in Montebello, California.
Overview
The Design Technician’s role is to produce packaging prototypes for customer design and testing requests. This person partners daily with project teams of project managers, designers, and engineers on multiple requests of varying complexity, ensuring high-quality prototypes are delivered on time. Additionally, this role is responsible for the safety and efficiency of our Design lab operations, including equipment maintenance and general organization.
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 Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) policies
- Assist in other duties as necessary, such as facility support, simple design tasks, basic reports, or testing support
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2-3 years work experience
- Specific experience, certification, or degree related to packaging design is a plus
- Technically and mechanically savvy with general knowledge of equipment and software
- Mechanical or electrical experience is a plus
- Basic knowledge of various design software including Adobe products, Esko ArtiosCAD, Solidworks, and others is a plus
- Ability to calculate dimensions, weight, and material quantities for timing and cost purposes
- Excellent attention to detail with analytical and organizational skills
- Ability to proactively plan and prioritize multiple tasks effectively
- Flexible and able to conform to shifting priorities
- Problem-solving and customer service skills
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills, building trust and enhancing our culture
- Ability to work independently as well as on a team
- Microsoft Office (ex. Excel, Powerpoint)
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Drug Screen may be required.
We will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to Federal, State and Local law, including the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Talascend is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Applicants with criminal histories are encouraged to apply. To find out more visit California Fair Chance Act.
Pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Talascend also offers a variety of benefits including: health and disability insurance, 401(k), EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, plan requirements, schedule type, and client work site mandates.
Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.