2nd Shift: Machine Assistant 2 — Quality & Changeovers

Nd-Paper-; Sturtevant (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K with company match

On-site clinic

Job summary

ND Paper is hiring a Machine Assistant 2 on the Converting floor in Sturtevant, WI. The role supports Operators during setup, operation, and changeovers, acting as the primary quality check point during production runs. The position emphasizes safety, reliability, and ongoing development toward operating competency.

The role is on the 2nd shift (2PM - 10PM), with potential overtime and weekends as needed. ND Paper offers a comprehensive benefits package and room for growth within the Converting

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED required.
• No prior manufacturing experience required; corrugated or packaging experience is a plus.
• Ability to read a job ticket and match box dimensions, board grade, and print description to physical product.
• Basic math skills: count bundles, verify counts against job ticket, and identify quantity discrepancies.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred; ability to communicate clearly with team members in a fast-paced environment.
• Bilingual in Mandarin a plus
• Punctual, consistent, and coachable — this role advances based on demonstrated reliability and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate safety as a core value and establish a safe work environment by actively leading the safe execution of work.
• Remove and stack finished bundles or sheets from the outfeed end of the machine; maintain clean, organized output stacking per job ticket requirements.
• Monitor bundle counts, stacking patterns, and unit load integrity; flag irregular bundles or stacking problems to the 1st Assistant or Operator.
• Perform periodic quality pulls: inspect boxes for correct fold, glue placement, score quality, print registration, and dimensional accuracy using basic gauges and visual checks.
• Document quality inspection results on the job quality log per SOP; escalate defects or inconsistencies immediately rather than allowing continued production.
• Feed sheets into the machine infeed as directed during startup or low-crew conditions, following all infeed safety protocols.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area: clear scrap, waste, and trim from the machine line throughout the shift.
• Assist with minor changeover tasks as directed: removing and staging dies, ink canisters, and print plates under Operator supervision.
• Communicate production counts, downtime events, and quality concerns to the 1st Assistant or Operator in real time.
• Participate in end-of-shift cleanup and machine housekeeping routines.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading tickets

Basic math

Bilingual English/Spanish

Bilingual Mandarin

Punctuality

Team communication

Reliability

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

ND Paper is hiring a Machine Assistant 2 on the Converting floor in Sturtevant, WI. The role supports Operators during setup, operation, and changeovers, acting as the primary quality check point during production runs. The position emphasizes safety, reliability, and ongoing development toward operating competency.

The role is on the 2nd shift (2PM - 10PM), with potential overtime and weekends as needed. ND Paper offers a comprehensive benefits package and room for growth within the Converting