Assistant Machine Operator 2nd Shift

About the role

Assistant Machine Operators at Pratt Industries directly support all machine operations including setup, cleanup, and recommending improvements to meet customer demand. This is a full-time position on the second shift.

Responsibilities

• Work safely at all times and follow Good Manufacturing Processes.
• Learn and comply with Pratt Industries quality procedures.
• Assist the Machine Operator with maximizing equipment utilization, improving setup times, and reducing downtime.
• Help identify and address mechanical concerns.
• Maintain a clean work area by following good housekeeping procedures, including sanitization and removing trip hazards.
• Learn and understand equipment capabilities and capacities to drive efficiencies by limiting waste and downtime without sacrificing quality.
• Cross-train on other machines in the facility.
• Assist the Machine Operator with completing necessary reports accurately and timely, including production data, machine operational status, safety data, and quality data.
• Submit maintenance work order requests to supervision for needed repairs and be proactive in equipment maintenance and housekeeping.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Adhere to the production schedule and make recommendations for optimizing cost, quality, and service goals.
• Report any unusual scheduling issues to the Supervisor.
• Work overtime as necessary, sometimes on short notice.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Previous experience in the packaging industry is a plus.
• Able to read and follow instructions, including quality, safety, and job packets.
• Able to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy.
• Able to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, measurement, volume, and rate.
• Able to apply concepts of high school math.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or graphic form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving one or more concrete variables in standardized situations.
• May be required to maintain a current Lift Truck Operator License.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear.
• Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• May occasionally be required to sit.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• Frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
• Occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.