2nd Shift Assistant Operator

Pratt Industries; Emmaus (PA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance benefits start on the first

Paid holidays

401(k) with match

Paid vacation days

Job summary

Pratt Industries, Inc. in Emmaus, PA is seeking a Machine Assistant to support operators in turning recycled paper into corrugated board sheets.

You will set up and run rotary die cutters, inspect dies and rolls, monitor box quality, and help with production scheduling and maintenance reports. The role requires basic math, tape measure reading, and willingness to cross-train on additional machines.

Qualifications

• Ability to set up and operate rotary die cutters per procedures.
• Inspect anilox rolls and dies before and after runs.
• Monitor box quality including size, warp and print.
• Cross-train on other machines and complete production reports.
• Ability to read a tape measure and perform basic math.

Responsibilities

• Set-up print and die cut sections of die cutters according to proper setup techniques.
• Ensure all bolts on cutting dies are in place and tightly secured.
• Inspect anilox rolls for damage before and after each run.
• Inspect all dies before and after run to ensure repairs as needed.
• Monitor box quality and production data, machine status and safety data.
• Maximize equipment utilization by operating at available capacity and speed.
• Train and assist First Helper and Bundlers with job duties on the machine.
• Turn in maintenance work orders for needed repairs.
• Adhere to production schedules and recommend improvements to meet cost, quality and service goals.
• Comply with company policies including safety and housekeeping.

Job description

Do you have a strong desire to learn and grow in a state-of-the-art, fast-paced environment?

Our Machine Assistants help with all aspects of turning recycled paper into sheets of Corrugated board and getting them to our customers! Think boxes for pizzas and more! (And yes, we make those!)

Perks of Pratt?

Insurance benefits start on the first of the month following your date of hire

3 months: PAID holidays, and 401(k) with match

6 months: PAID vacation days

Responsible for assisting the Operator in all activities associated with running the rotary die cutters including setup, operation, cleanup and recommending improvements to operations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Set-up print and die cut sections of die cutters in accordance with proper setup techniques. Ensure all bolts on cutting dies are in place and tightly secured.
• Inspect anilox rolls for damage, before and after each run.
• Inspect all dies before and after run to ensure that any necessary repairs are made before the next run.
• 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.
• Train and assist First Helper and Bundlers with job duties on the machine.
• 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 and quality data.
• Turn in maintenance work orders to supervision for needed repairs.
• Adhere to production schedules and make recommendations for optimizing the schedule to meet cost, quality and service goals.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.
• Additional duties may be assigned by management.

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.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk and hear. the employee is occasionally required to life up to or near 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.