Assistant Machine Operator

Tilsner Carton Company; Village of Valley Stream (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Tilsner Carton Company in Valley Stream, NY is seeking a press operations assistant responsible for setup, operation, cleanup, and implementing improvements to manufacturing processes. You will assist operators, verify die-cut and slotting setup, monitor board quality, report issues, and help maintain production schedules while upholding safety and good housekeeping.

Candidates should read factory instructions well; the role requires lifting up to 50–100 pounds and prior corrugated industry

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required, with priority given to candidates with corrugated industry experience.
• Ability to read and follow factory instructions and master sheets.
• Strong attention to quality and safety with reliable documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Set up slotting, feed, and die-cut sections on machine according to setup techniques.
• Ensure cutting dies bolts are in place and secured; inspect anilox rolls for damage.
• Assist operator, monitor board quality and machine pace, and report quality issues.
• Maintain production schedule adherence and suggest schedule optimizations.
• Complete reports accurately and timely; submit maintenance requests as needed.

Skills

Corrugated industry experience

Press operation familiarity

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Lift truck operation

Job description

Responsible for all activities associated with helping operators on all presses including set up, operation, clean up, and recommending improvements to operations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Set-up slotting, feed, and die cut sections on machine accurately in accordance with proper setup techniques.
• Ensure all bolts for cutting dies are in place and tightly secured.
• Check anilox rolls for damage.
• Assist operator in other duties.
• Monitor board quality, including - loose liner, warp, dimensions, caliper, and any other defects. Report any quality problems to the operator and sort as necessary to keep the machine running.
• Work at pace set by the machine operator.
• Cross-train on other machines as necessary.
• Complete necessary reports in an accurate and timely manner.
• Turn in maintenance work orders to supervision for needed repairs. Be proactive in the maintenance of equipment.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.
• Helps operators adhere to production schedule. Makes recommendations for optimizing the schedule to meet cost, quality and service goals. Report any unusual scheduling issues to Supervisor.
• Additional duties may be assigned by management.

Requirements

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or GED.
• Candidates are PREFERRED who offer the following:
• Prior work experience in the corrugated industry.

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.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• The individual must have a working knowledge of the following:
• Equipment design and capabilities that can be translated into efficient operation.
• Product layouts and production specifications
• Product quality specifications
• Quality standards

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 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 noise level in the work environment is usually loud.