Careers
At Precision Roll Solutions, you develop a craft in addition to building a career.
MAKE AN IMPACT
We custom-create each roll or machine specific to each customer’s needs. When you work at PRS, you learn a century-old craft while incorporating current technology to help our customers create what makes their products special.
BUILD A CAREER
No matter where you are in your career, we will help you grow your potential. We offer technical training and a career path which can grow with your skills. In addition to traditional jobs in engineering, sales, purchasing, and accounting, examples of PRS Craftsman roles leading to a career path include:
- Plate Engraver
- Roll Engraver
- Machinist
- Machine Assembler
- Print Sleeve Laminator
We give you all the training you need to create the rolls and machines which make our customers’ products special, all while building your skills and your career.
You will make an impact at PRS. Every. Single. Day.
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Business Development Lead Richmond, VA
The Business Development Lead is a position that will establish and maintain robust industry familiarity and relationships in order to gain an authoritative understanding of sales opportunities. He/she will build trusted relationships with customers and key account opportunities. They will identify sales opportunities and provide those opportunities to Technical Sales to provide related quotes and complete the sales process.
Department
Work in our office environment and support actual manufacturing of equipment used to produce a diverse range of consumer products we all use every day. You’ll see products move from concept to reality every day, and have the chance to work with some of the world’s most discerning brands. Your colleagues will be highly skilled tradesman and experienced engineers, blending craftsmanship with technology to create the equipment that improves the performance of products you use everyday…from wine labels to trash bags and everything in between.
As Business Development Lead, you will:
- Increase sales growth and market penetration.
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of the needs, selling process and expectations of the markets.
- Implement a robust lead generation process to drive sales growth.
- Maintain current and accurate pipeline forecasts, and lead and prospect reports.
- Work with the appropriate team members to successfully introduce new products to market.
- Work with the team to effectively respond to customer opportunities, particularly where guidance for special pricing or product modifications are required.
- Identify and develop new ways to grow through share gain and identify new market opportunities .
- Maintain market and competitor intelligence.
- Develop networks towards sourcing for new clients.
- Work independently on customers’ needs.
- Sell the ideals and services of the business to the general public towards improving on sales generation.
- Attract, as well as retain clients by working with VP of Business Development on developing highly creative outreach strategies.
- Work in line with the operational procedures of the organization towards its revenue generation and sales growth goals as set forth by the VP of Business Development.
Necessary Skills
- 5 years in client relationship management, professional services, business development and B2B sales.
- Strong relationship management skills.
- Ability to grow and maintain relationship with any individual, irrespective of the background and type of personality.
- Possess a good sense of humor.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong creativity and critical thinking abilities.
- Ability to work with recent technological applications relating to daily tasks.
- Strong detail-orientation and top level self organization.
- Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Willingness to put in more working hours, even at odd times.
- Possess reliable, problem-solving ability.
- Frequent travel will be required (estimated at ~50%+ of time).
Candidates that meet the following criteria are preferred
A Bachelor’s degree in engineering is preferred. Experience in global companies producing complex, highly engineered products, and who are known for Lean, Continuous Improvement and High Performance, is more critical than specific industry segment experience. Strong sales leadership is required.
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Technical Sales Representative Richmond, VA
Technical Salesperson sells and promotes products and/or services requiring technical knowledge of engineering and cost effectiveness. Calls on company management representatives to introduce products/services and convince them of the desirability, potential value and practicality of such offerings.
Department
Work in our office environment and support actual manufacturing of equipment used to produce a diverse range of consumer products we all use every day. You’ll see products move from concept to reality every day, and have the chance to work with some of the world’s most discerning brands. Your colleagues will be highly skilled tradesman and experienced engineers, blending craftsmanship with technology to create the equipment that improves the performance of products you use everyday…from wine labels to trash bags and everything in between.
As Technical Sales Representative, you will:
- Use technical knowledge of product offerings to support and build sales
- Confer with customers to assess potential application of company products or services and offer solutions that meet customer requirements or needs
- Collaborate with engineers and sales team to promote the sale of products/services/technical support
- Prepare and deliver technical presentations that explain and demonstrate, to existing or potential customers, how and why products and services would best serve their needs
- Work with customers and production engineering to determine how products or services could be designed or modified to best accommodate the customer
- Recommend and/or propose changes in equipment, or use of materials, product or machinery to customers, documenting how such changes will result in cost reduction or operational improvement
- Plan and modify product configurations to meet customer needs
- Develop, prepare and present sales proposal/quotation to customer; secure or renew orders
- May provide technical training to clients and communicate customer feedback for future product development
- May diagnose problems with product or installed machinery and/or provide consultation
Necessary Skills
- Effective oral, written and telephonic communication skills; interpersonal skills; leadership and computer literacy
- Active listening and negotiation skills; persuasiveness and ability to influence others; social perceptiveness
- Principles of customer service; problem sensitivity, interpersonal/relationship management
- Analytical and critical thinking, problem solving, decision-making
- High level of job and technical knowledge, organization, follow-through; effective management of time ad resources
- Possess a results-orientation
- Experience with a complex and long-cycle sales
Candidates that meet the following criteria are preferred
Sales and Marketing — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
Customer and Personal Service — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Production and Processing — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
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2nd Shift Plate Engraver Richmond, VA
Come Grow with Us! “Our people build careers through continuous learning”. The rolls we manufacture have texture/patterns that give functionality and aesthetic value to our customer’s products. These textures are applied using a variety of methods. We mix craftsmanship with state-of-the-art technology. Check out our “Made in Virginia” video on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_y_8WDBUyI Summary of Position: The Plate Engraver/Etcher etches designs and/or patterns into carbon steel plates. Must follow engraving processes in accordance with job specifications and compliance with customer requirements and expectations.
Major Responsibilities:
- Analyze and follow work orders, job specifications and details.
- Etch patterns into plates following all procedures.
- Comply with safety training, disciplines, and initiatives; utilize proper PPE.
- Safe operation of overhead cranes/hoists
- Learn and demonstrate complete plate machine changeover process.
- Lift and transport of 5-lb buckets, with lids, containing chemicals safely according to procedures.
- Safe use and application chemicals while etching plates.
- Wiping mills while applying pressure in a standing position for long periods.
- Walking and/or standing 100% of time.
- Initiate and monitor process; examine and measure depth of engraving and registry; monitor temperature, Baume, and time; make adjustments as required.
- Miscellaneous housekeeping to ensure clean, safe work area and department.
Educational Requirements/Experience: High School Graduate preferred; prior work in manufacturing environment a plus. Detail attentive with dedicated long-term willingness to learn the trade, competently apply engraving techniques, and produce consistent, quality precision work. Mechanical aptitude, practical use of tools and equipment, PPE, and compliance with safety initiatives.
The Plate Engraver/Etcher etches designs and/or patterns on steel rolls and plates using nitric and muratic acid solutions. Engraving process is done in accordance with job specifications and conformance to customer demands and expectations. Attaining journeyman status requires multiple years of training, precision work and mastering several levels of engraving and variety of machines.
Department
Manufacturing – Our experienced manufacturing teams blend craftsmanship with technology to produce precision rolls and web handling equipment for the world’s leading brands. As a member of the manufacturing team, you’ll have the opportunity to learn an in-demand trade from experts who have been empowered with the latest technology and the training to leverage it for customers. When you walk the floor, ask our skilled machinists how long they’ve been with the company – their answer is likely to surprise you and provide a demonstration of the kind of company we’re building together.
Necessary Skills
- High degree of accuracy, job knowledge and attention to detail; artistic nature or background a plus
- Ability to listen to and understand information, as well as comprehension of written communication, job details, drawings, blueprints, and instructions.
- Experience with shop math, reading blueprints and instruments such as micrometers
- Ability to use different mill types, identify operational issues, problem solve and maintain equipment
- Good understanding of tool development and application to roll engraving
- Ability to lift a minimum 50 lbs
- Safe, effective use of personal protective equipment and compliance with proper work practices
- Ability to walk and/or stand for lengthy periods
Candidates that meet the following criteria are preferred
Artistic qualities or background (school/hobby) preferred and/or 2-yr minimum experience in printing/plate making; prior work in manufacturing environment a plus. Detail attentive with dedicated long-term willingness to learn the trade, competently apply engraving techniques, and produce consistent, quality precision work. Mechanical aptitude, practical use of tools and equipment, PPE, and compliance with safety initiatives.
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1st Shift Plate Engraver/ Etcher Richmond, VA
The Plate Engraver/Etcher etches designs and/or patterns on steel rolls and plates using nitric and muratic acid solutions. Engraving process is done in accordance with job specifications and conformance to customer demands and expectations. Attaining journeyman status requires multiple years of training, precision work and mastering several levels of engraving and variety of machines.
Department
Our experienced manufacturing teams blend craftsmanship with technology to produce precision rolls and web handling equipment for the world’s leading brands. As a member of the manufacturing team, you’ll have the opportunity to learn an in-demand trade from experts who have been empowered with the latest technology and the training to leverage it for customers. When you walk the floor, ask our skilled machinists how long they’ve been with the company – their answer is likely to surprise you and provide a demonstration of the kind of company we’re building together.
Necessary Skills
- High degree of accuracy, job knowledge and attention to detail; artistic nature or background a plus
- Ability to listen to and understand information, as well as comprehension of written communication, job details, drawings, blueprints, and instructions.
- Experience with shop math, reading blueprints and instruments such as micrometers
- Ability to use different mill types, identify operational issues, problem solve and maintain equipment
- Good understanding of tool development and application to roll engraving
- Ability to lift a minimum 50 lbs
- Safe, effective use of personal protective equipment and compliance with proper work practices
- Ability to walk and/or stand for lengthy periods
Candidates that meet the following criteria are preferred
High School Graduate; Artistic qualities or background (school/hobby) preferred and/or 2-yr minimum experience in printing/plate making; prior work in manufacturing environment a plus. Detail attentive with dedicated long-term willingness to learn the trade, competently apply engraving techniques, and produce consistent, quality precision work. Mechanical aptitude, practical use of tools and equipment, PPE, and compliance with safety initiatives.
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2nd Shift Machinist Green Bay, WI
Machinists utilize machine tools (manual and/or computer numerically controlled/CNC) such as milling machines, saws, cylindrical grinders, lathes, and other shop equipment to produce steel rolls and parts in conforming to blueprints and engineering specifications. The process includes removal of excess material, burrs from surface, buffing, honing or polishing. Machinists apply their knowledge of working components of metal/steel and their ability with machine tools to deliver products precise to specification.
Department
- Analyze work orders, job specifications, blueprints and details;
- Lift and safely position workpieces with hoists and secure on machine
- Proper set up and adjustment of machine controls according to specification,
- Safe operation of lathes, milling machines, saws, grinders and other shop tools
- Observe machine operations to detect any problems, making necessary adjustments
- Comply with safety training, disciplines and initiatives; utilize proper PPE
- Pushing steel rolls on transport dollies and/or safe forklift operation
- Walking and/or standing 100% of time
- Miscellaneous housekeeping to ensure clean, safe work area and department
Necessary Skills
- High degree of job knowledge, skills, and precision accuracy within specified dimensions and tolerance
- Extensive experience with shop theory and math, reading blueprints and measuring instruments
- Ability to listen to and understand information, as well as comprehension of written communication, job details, drawings, blueprints, and instructions.
- Effective, operational knowledge of machine shop tools, power tools, and other equipment
- Controlling mechanisms or applying direct physical activity in machine operation
- Ability to identify differences, issues or detect changes in operational performance
- Ability to develop constructive, cooperative working relationships with others
- Ability to lift a minimum 50 lbs
- Ability to safely operation overhead hoists and maneuver in a factory environment
- Safe, effective use of personal protective equipment and compliance with proper work practices
- Ability to walk and/or stand for lengthy periods
Candidates that meet the following criteria are preferred
High School Graduate; Vocational/Technical training to journeyman certification, with 5+ years machine shop experience. Prior work history in a manufacturing environment is preferred. Detail focused with abilities to effectively operate machinery with controlled precision, attaining optimal performance and quality results. Mechanical aptitude, practical use of tools and equipment, PPE, and compliance with safety initiatives.
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2nd Shift Sleeve Laminator Green Bay, WI
Precision Roll Solutions (“PRS”) is a full-service provider of highly-engineered cylindrical rolls, plates, and related process componentry used in corrugated packaging, consumer goods (tissue & towel), and other nondiscretionary manufacturing applications. The company’s customers are located throughout North America, with an emphasis on the US Southeast and Upper Midwest. PRS has four facilities in North America include three in Green Bay, WI and one in Richmond, VA.
Department
- Willingness to perform general housekeeping and maintenance associated with the work area.
- Promote a safe working environment.
- Identify and demonstrate the use of machine safety and personal protection equipment.
- Demonstrate compliance with safety procedures, OSHA requirements, and guidelines.
- Responsible for assigned production duties.
- Operate assigned tool(s), such as laminating stands or cut-off saws, to meet the requirements of MECA component manufacturing.
- Perform assigned duties in a timely fashion, or time allotted.
- Check product design and specifications for compatibility with manufacturing capabilities.
- Recommend changes in design or specifications as needed to reduce cost, add value, increase manufacturing efficiency, or improve performance.
- Assist with warranty or complaint issues, by providing solutions or rework options.
Necessary Skills
- Ability to follow written and oral instruction.
- Ability to read drawings and technical specifications with knowledge of geometric tolerances.
- Ability to read and understand procedures, router, and other job instructions.
- Ability to set-up and operate assigned tool(s) or workspace.
- Knowledge in use of measuring instruments and their application.
- Basic math skills to include but not limited to addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and geometry.
- Technical knowledge of or ability to learn machining and manufacturing procedures and practices.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Adaptable to changing work environment with competing demands and frequent changes.
Candidates that meet the following criteria are preferred
High School Graduate or equivalent. Thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced, ever-changing, & multi-faceted work environment where several moving parts dictate your workload. Ability to focus on multiple, highly-technical orders while remaining current with regard to job disposition.
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1st or 2nd shift Machinist Richmond, VA
Machinists utilize machine tools (manual and/or computer numerically controlled/CNC) such as milling machines, saws, cylindrical grinders, lathes, and other shop equipment to produce steel rolls and parts in conforming to blueprints and engineering specifications. The process includes removal of excess material, burrs from surface, buffing, honing or polishing. Machinists apply their knowledge of working components of metal/steel and their ability with machine tools to deliver products precise to specification.
Major Responsibilities :
- Analyze work orders, job specifications, blueprints and details;
- Lift and safely position workpieces with hoists and secure on machine
- Proper set up and adjustment of machine controls according to specification,
- Safe operation of lathes, milling machines, saws, grinders and other shop tools
- Observe machine operations to detect any problems, making necessary adjustments
- Comply with safety training, disciplines and initiatives; utilize proper PPE
- Pushing steel rolls on transport dollies and/or safe forklift operation
- Walking and/or standing 100% of time
- Miscellaneous housekeeping to ensure clean, safe work area and department
Department
Our experienced manufacturing teams blend craftsmanship with technology to produce precision rolls and web handling equipment for the world’s leading brands. As a member of the manufacturing team, you’ll have the opportunity to learn an in-demand trade from experts who have been empowered with the latest technology and the training to leverage it for customers. When you walk the floor, ask our skilled machinists how long they’ve been with the company – their answer is likely to surprise you and provide a demonstration of the kind of company we’re building together
Necessary Skills
Major Responsibilities :
- Analyze work orders, job specifications, blueprints and details;
- Lift and safely position workpieces with hoists and secure on machine
- Proper set up and adjustment of machine controls according to specification,
- Safe operation of lathes, milling machines, saws, grinders and other shop tools
- Observe machine operations to detect any problems, making necessary adjustments
- Comply with safety training, disciplines and initiatives; utilize proper PPE
- Pushing steel rolls on transport dollies and/or safe forklift operation
- Walking and/or standing 100% of time
- Miscellaneous housekeeping to ensure clean, safe work area and department
Candidates that meet the following criteria are preferred
- High degree of job knowledge, skills, and precision accuracy within specified dimensions and tolerance
- Extensive experience with shop theory and math, reading blueprints and measuring instruments
- Ability to listen to and understand information, as well as comprehension of written communication, job details, drawings, blueprints, and instructions.
- Effective, operational knowledge of machine shop tools, power tools, and other equipment
- Controlling mechanisms or applying direct physical activity in machine operation
- Ability to identify differences, issues or detect changes in operational performance
- Ability to develop constructive, cooperative working relationships with others
- Ability to lift a minimum 50 lbs
- Ability to safely operation overhead hoists and maneuver in a factory environment
- Safe, effective use of personal protective equipment and compliance with proper work practices
- Ability to walk and/or stand for lengthy periods
- Must be able to pass Drug Screen and Background Check
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Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Technician Richmond, VA
Electro-mechanical maintenance technician is responsible for working on systems that are an amalgamation of both electrical and mechanical works. Must perform preventative and regular maintenance on electro-mechanical systems and are also trained in handling moderate and complex repair work.
Major Responsibilities:
- Install, maintain and repair a variety of electro-mechanical equipment
- Perform calibration activities to ensure compliance with set industry codes
- Modify and adjust complex process equipment and instruments
- Perform regular and preventative maintenance on installed electro-mechanical equipment
- Troubleshoot complex problems associated with electro-mechanical machinery by following precedential steps
- Install electric parts and hardware using equipment such as soldering irons
- Align and fit assemblies using hand and power tools
- Perform inspection on a daily basis to determine startup problems
- Verify part dimensions with a view to conform to provided specifications
- Fabricate housings, jigs and fixtures by operating metalwork machines
- Repair and calibrate pneumatic assemblies to meet job specifications
- Diagnose issues with complex control systems and employ tactics to resolve them effectively
- Maintain knowledge of drawings, blueprints, schematics and inspection manuals
- Fabricate replacements for unavailable parts until they can be procured from the vendor
- Maintain parts and equipment inventory and handle ordering processes by liaising with vendors and suppliers
- Fill out progress forms and create reports for each task completed during the day
- Provide training to new employees in a bid to help them understand electro-mechanical work
- Comply with all safety and environmental requirements and regulation
Department
Our experienced manufacturing teams blend craftsmanship with technology to produce precision rolls and web handling equipment for the world’s leading brands. As a member of the manufacturing team, you’ll have the opportunity to learn an in-demand trade from experts who have been empowered with the latest technology and the training to leverage it for customers. When you walk the floor, ask our skilled machinists how long they’ve been with the company – their answer is likely to surprise you and provide a demonstration of the kind of company we’re building together.
Necessary Skills
- Min. 5 years proven experience as electro-mechanical maintenance technician
- Excellent planning abilities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- High degree of accuracy, electrical and mechanical knowledge and attention to detail.
- Ability to identify differences, issues or detect changes in operational performance
- Ability to develop constructive, cooperative working relationships with others
- Ability to effectively troubleshoot problems
- Safe, effective use of personal protective equipment and compliance with proper work practices
- Ability to walk and/or stand for lengthy periods