What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Machine Operator 2nd Shift position at Pratt Industries?
Position Title: Machine Assistant
Location: Wapak Corrugator, 402 Leon Pratt Dr., Wapakoneta, OH 45895
Starting Pay: $18.98/hour shift differential. Eligible for pay increases at 90 days and 6 months based on performance and attendance. At Pratt, the potential for growth is limitless—this is not just a job, it's a career!
Why Join Pratt?
At Pratt, we invest in our employees. When you join us, you’re joining a team that values career growth and development. Here's what you can expect when you come on board:
- Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision plans.
- Financial Security: 401(k) with company match, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.
- Life Assistance: Supplemental life insurance, Legal and Travel Assistance, EAP/Home & Auto Insurance.
- Work-Life Balance: Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, and Childbearing/Parental Leave.
- Wellness Programs: Healthy Lifestyles Program, Gym Membership Reimbursement ($500/year), Virgin Pulse Fitness Tracker.
- Educational Support: 100% Tuition Reimbursement & Assistance.
- Discounts: Wireless, Auto, and Computer discounts.
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.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Set up slotting, feed, and die-cut sections on the machine according to proper setup techniques.
- Assist the operator with other duties as needed.
- Monitor board quality (e.g., loose liner, warp, dimensions, caliper, etc.) and report any quality issues to the operator. Sort as necessary to maintain machine productivity.
- Work at the pace set by the machine operator.
- Cross-train on other machines as necessary.
- Be open to moving up the line of progression to operator, regardless of shift.
- Complete necessary reports in an accurate and timely manner.
- Submit maintenance work orders to supervisors for needed repairs. Be proactive about equipment maintenance.
- Follow all company policies and procedures, including safety guidelines and maintaining good housekeeping.
- Assist 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.
- Preferred qualifications:
- Prior experience in the corrugated industry.
- 6 months’ experience as a Flexo or DieCut Helper.
- 6 months’ experience in the Press and Finishing Departments.
Language Skills
- Ability to read and follow instructions on factory masters.
Mathematical Skills
- Ability to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy.
- Able to calculate percentages, measurements, volume, and rates.
- Knowledge of high school-level math concepts.
Reasoning Ability
- Ability to understand and carry out instructions (written, oral, or graphic).
- Ability to solve problems involving concrete variables in standardized situations.
Technical Skills
- Knowledge of equipment design and capabilities, ensuring efficient operation.
- Familiarity with product layouts and production specifications.
- Understanding of product quality specifications and standards.
Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations
- 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 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.
- Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
- 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.
Qualifications:
Sustainable Careers Start Here
At Pratt Industries, we innovate to create packaging solutions that protect and deliver the products people need. Doing it in a sustainable, responsible way. That’s who we are.
- Leading manufacturer of sustainable corrugated packaging solutions.
- Employer of more than 7,500 green-collar workers at facilities throughout the U.S.
- Recover more than 3 million tons of recyclable material.
- World’s largest privately-held manufacturer of 100% recycled containerboard.
Join the Wapak Corrugator Team!