The Role: To provide design and color management production support in a fast-paced work environment. This position requires a superior eye for detail and color, comfortable working with both MAC and PC platforms and a strong understanding of Adobe Photoshop, as well as supporting software and applications necessary to the ceramic tile industry. Location: Crossville, TennesseePay: Based Upon Experience ($17-$19 hourly) Essential Duties and Responsibilities:- Key leader in the development and implementation of safe work practices, as well as setting safe condition standards; particularly in the areas of ergonomics and material handling.
- Coordinate with glazing line, production supervision, quality control, inkjet and color mill departments to detail the requirements of the projects as well as plan/prepare the necessary steps to complete the task.
- Run necessary tests and/or prototypes of existing and new products according to the master tile requirements. Ensuring that color and component specifications for each project are accurately justified for mass production.
- Preform regular quality checks on the manufacturing floor to ensure that each component related to graphics of the production process adheres to the high standards of the company.
- Troubleshoot and report any abnormalities pertaining to the printing process, including: engobe, glaze, inkjet, body/structure of the tile as well as tone originating from the graphic.
- Prepares all areas of production changeovers pertaining to graphics in a timely manner.
- Maintain updated profiles for the manufacturing of products by utilizing color management systems.
- Utilizes strong analytical process to ensure manufacturing process is followed.
- Resolves technical problems regarding but not limited to: shade variation, glazing defects and application as well as other problems.
- Performs glaze line tests as needed to ensure stability of the product during production.
- Maintains an open mind and willingness to learn new jobs assigned.
- Ability and flexibility to perform multiple tasks at once in a fast-paced setting.
- Maintain a highly organized archive, both digital and physical, of all aspects pertaining to the graphic production of ceramic tile manufacturing.
- Receives assignment and confers with supervisor regarding approval or desired changes to design.
- Correct and adjust graphics in Adobe Photoshop to meet production specifications.
- Capable of working not only in an office setting but also on the production floor to perform necessary tests of future graphics and productions.
- Flexibility and willingness to work night shift.
Qualifications- A graduate of BS in Engineering or Bachelor in Graphic Design or equivalent
- With extensive experience in graphic design and product development in the Ceramic Manufacturing
- Experience in Adobe Photoshop
- Experience in Digital Technology (System, Sacmi Intesa, Durst, Projecta, etc…)
- Familiarity with both Mac and PC Operating Systems
- Experience with Wacom Bamboo Tablets a plus
- Experience working in a fast-paced production environment a plus
Competencies To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Problem solving; Technical Skills; Interpersonal skills; oral communication; written communication; teamwork; cost consciousness; diversity; ethics; organizational support; motivation; professionalism; quality; quantity; safety & security; adaptability; attendance/punctuality; dependability; initiative; innovation. Language Skills Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. Mathematical Skills Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Reasoning Ability Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to walk; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently life and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally life and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations maybe made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions and vibration.
For more information or to schedule an interview, you can call/text us at 931-303-0026!Walk-ins are also welcome.Qualified Staffing- Cookeville620 S. Jefferson Ave.Suite 208Cookeville, TN 38501Why work for Qualified Staffing?We offer a fantastic benefits package to all our employees. This includes healthcare, vacation/holiday pay, and 401K!Applying for one job with Qualified Staffing is like applying for hundreds of jobs all at once!We respond to every job applicant within 24 - 48 hours.
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