Assistant Machine Operator 3rd Shift

3rd Shift – Full-Time

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (starts within one month of hire)
• 401(k) with partial match (eligible after 3 months)
• Health Savings Account
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (eligible after 6 months)
• Parental Leave
• Tuition Assistance
• Immediate paid holidays

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 through good housekeeping, sanitization, and removal of trip hazards
• Learn 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 accurate and timely reports (production data, machine operational status, safety data, quality data)
• Submit maintenance work order requests for needed repairs and proactively maintain equipment
• Comply with all company policies and procedures
• Adhere to the production schedule and make recommendations for optimization to meet cost, quality, and service goals
• Report unusual scheduling issues to 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 (quality, safety, job packets)
• Able to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy
• Able to calculate figures such as percentages, measurements, volume, and rate
• Able to apply concepts of high school math
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions in written, oral, or graphic form
• Ability to deal with problems involving concrete variables in standardized situations
• May be required to maintain a current Lift Truck Operator License

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand, walk, talk, or hear
• Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Occasionally required to sit
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required: 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
• Noise level in the work environment is usually loud