1st Shift Machine Assistant

Pratt Industries; Lewisburg (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Pratt Industries in the United States seeks an operator to assist in running rotary die cutters, folder gluers, flexos and other converting machines. Responsibility includes setup, operation, cleanup, and recommending improvements to operations. Strong attention to quality, safety, and housekeeping is required.

The role involves reading factory masters, calculating measurements, and maintaining reports. Cross-training on multiple machines and following schedule guidelines are essential for

Qualifications

• Ability to read and follow instructions on factory masters.
• Able to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy.
• Ability to apply high school math concepts.

Responsibilities

• Monitor box quality including loose liner, warp, correct size and print.
• Maximize equipment utilization by operating machinery at available capacity and speed.
• Cross train on other machines.
• Complete reports accurately and timely (Production Data, Machine Status, Safety Data, Quality Data).
• Turn in maintenance work orders; be proactive in equipment maintenance.
• Adhere to production schedule and suggest schedule improvements to meet cost, quality and service goals.

Job description

Responsible for assisting in activities associated with running rotary die cutters, folder gluers, flexos and other converting machines including setup, operation, cleanup, and recommending improvements to operations.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Monitor box quality, including, but not limited to loose liner, warp, correct size, and print.
• Maximize the utilization of equipment by operating the machinery at available capacity and speed.
• Cross train on other machines.
• Complete necessary reports in an accurate and timely manner, including but not limited to: Production Data, Machine Operational Status, Safety Data, Quality Data.
• Turn in maintenance work orders to supervision for needed repairs. Be proactive in the maintenance of equipment.
• Adheres to production schedule. Makes recommendations for optimizing the schedule to meet cost, quality and service goals. Reports any unusual scheduling issues to Supervisor.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.
• Additional duties may be assigned by management.

Language Skills

Able to read and follow instructions on factory masters.

Mathematical Skills

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.

REASONING ABILITY

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.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

May be required to maintain a current Lift Truck Operator License.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.