Mechanical Testing Technician

**About GDM**
GDM is a leading organization headquartered in Offanengo, Italy.

As a key player in the tissue & hygiene industry, we specialize in developing state-of-the-art converting and packaging lines.
Our business portfolio encompasses a wide range of innovative solutions in designing and manufacturing turn-key integrated lines for the production of different disposable hygiene products, including baby diapers and pants, adult incontinence solutions and lady sanitary pads.
We strive to continuously expand our offerings and enhance our capabilities to meet the evolving needs of our customers.

GDM is part of Coesia, a group of innovation-based industrial and packaging solutions companies operating globally, headquartered in Bologna, Italy. Coesia operates in 36 countries with 20 different companies and employs over 8,000 people as of 2023.
**About the Role**
The primary purpose of the position is to set-up, operate and test machines for the production and the packaging of baby/adult diapers, feminine sanitary napkins or similar disposable products, assuring the machine stability and the final product quality that meets the acceptance criteria agreed with the customers.

Key responsibilities will include:

- Start-up and test of new machines at GDM premises recording the testing process and the results achieved
- Start-up and tests of new machines/upgrades at customers’ sites ensuring adequate communication with customers and reporting periodically the test/machine status
- Provide technical service to customers supporting their production and maintenance activities
- Train in classroom and on the machine the customer’s personnel about machine operation, process adjustment, machine features and maintenance

**What you need to be successful**
- High School Diploma or equivalent, Mechanical / Electro-Mechanical disciplines;
- Previous experience in the technical design of automatic machines;
- Availability for extensive travel;
- Fluent English;
- Familiarity with PC and MS Office;
- Excellent customer and internal communication skills;
- Safety-oriented behavior
- Good team-work skills and good ability to maintain effective relations
- Problem-solving skills.

Job Reference: CGS11848