Assistant Machine Operator 2nd Shift

Job Description

As a Machine Assistant, you will support machine operators in all aspects of the press operation, including setup, operation, cleanup, and recommending improvements.

• Set up slotting, feed, and die-cut sections on the machine according to proper setup techniques.
• Aid the operator with other duties as needed.
• Maintain quality control by monitoring board quality (e.g., loose liner, warp, dimensions, caliper, etc.) and reporting any issues to the operator.
• Sort materials to maintain machine productivity.
• Adapt to different machines through cross-training.
• Be open to progressing to the operator position, regardless of shift.
• Complete necessary reports accurately and promptly.
• Submit maintenance work orders to supervisors for needed repairs.
• Proactively maintain equipment and follow company policies and procedures, including safety guidelines and good housekeeping.
• Aid operators in adhering to the production schedule.
• Recommend adjustments to optimize the schedule and meet cost, quality, and service goals.
• Report any scheduling issues to the Supervisor.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or GED.
• Prior experience in the corrugated industry preferred.
• 6 months’ experience as a Flexo or DieCut Helper.
• 6 months’ experience in the Press and Finishing Departments.

Skills

• Ability to read and follow instructions on factory masters.
• Mathematical skills, including reading a tape measure with speed and accuracy, calculating percentages, measurements, volume, and rates.
• Reasoning ability, including understanding and carrying out instructions, solving problems, and understanding high school-level math concepts.
• Technical skills, including knowledge of equipment design and capabilities, familiarity with product layouts and production specifications, and understanding of product quality specifications and standards.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Financial security with a 401(k) with company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Life assistance with supplemental life insurance, legal and travel assistance, and EAP/home & auto insurance.
• Work-life balance with paid holidays, vacation, and childbearing/parental leave.
• Wellness programs such as a healthy lifestyles program, gym membership reimbursement, and a Virgin Pulse fitness tracker.
• Educational support with 100% tuition reimbursement and assistance.
• Discounts on wireless, auto, and computer products.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand, walk, talk, or hear.
• Frequently required to use hands to handle or feel objects, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Occasionally required to sit.
• Must regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds.
• Requires regular exposure to moving mechanical parts, frequent exposure to wet and/or humid conditions, occasional exposure to high, precarious places, fumes, airborne particles, and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.