2nd Shift Machine Helper – Grow in Manufacturing

prattinternalcareersite; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Parental leave

Vision insurance

Job summary

Pratt Industries is seeking a Machine Helper in Sandston, VA, for a full-time, hourly role. The position supports machine operators, assists in setting up and running equipment, and helps ensure orders meet specifications in a fast-paced production environment.

Ideal candidates will have basic computer skills, strong communication, and problem-solving abilities, with a willingness to learn the feed, print, die cutting, and delivery sections.

Qualifications

• Must be able to assist the operator in completing the mechanical set up.
• Must be able to learn how to operate the feed, print, die cutting and delivery sections of the machine.
• Must be willing to be trained as an operator for vacations, sickness, etc.
• Must have a reasonable knowledge of current production software.

Responsibilities

• Follow and ensure that fellow crew members adhere to all applicable safe work policies & procedures.
• Maintain a safe and clean work area.
• Assist in ensuring the proper mechanical set up and running of the machine.
• Assist in ensuring that all orders produced are completed according to specifications provided.
• Maintain acceptable production rates.
• Complete all paper work and data entry as required.
• Assist in the training of crew members.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Math skills

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Production software

Job description

Pratt Industries is seeking a Machine Helper in Sandston, VA, for a full-time, hourly role. The position supports machine operators, assists in setting up and running equipment, and helps ensure orders meet specifications in a fast-paced production environment.

Ideal candidates will have basic computer skills, strong communication, and problem-solving abilities, with a willingness to learn the feed, print, die cutting, and delivery sections.