Assistant Machine Operator-3rd Shift

prattexternalcareersite; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Pratt Industries in Fort Worth, TX seeks an entry-level Assistant Machine Operator to support safe operation of production equipment. You will assist the Machine Operator, help with setup, cleanup, and strive for high quality with minimal downtime.

You will learn multiple machines, report production data, and participate in safety and housekeeping duties. A GED or high school diploma is required, and packaging experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• GED or high school diploma required.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Packaging environment experience preferred.
• Ability to read tape measure and perform basic math.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate and assist manufacturing machines as directed.
• Support machine operator to maximize capacity and efficiency.
• Improve setup times and reduce downtime daily.
• Complete production and quality data reports accurately.
• Maintain clean and safe work areas and report maintenance needs.
• Cross-train on other machines as needed.

Skills

Reading instructions

Tape measure reading

Basic math

Safety awareness

Cross-training

Quality focus

Education

GED or High School Diploma

Job description

SUMMARY

Responsible for all activities associated with safely assisting operating production machines including setup, operation, cleanup, and recommending improvements to operations to meet customer demand.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work safely at all times, be aware of surroundings and understand and comply with Pratt Industries Safety rules, operating procedures, and help hold co-workers responsible for safety related items. Participate in Plant Safety Committee.
• Follow at all times GMPs (Good Manufacturing Processes)
• Will be responsible for assisting the Machine Operator, maximize the utilization of equipment by operating the machinery at available capacity and speed.
• Improve set up times daily, improve downtime daily. Identify and address mechanical concerns and report to Production Supervisor or Production Manager
• Housekeeping and cleaning of work areas – keep clean and free of tripping hazards during shift and end of shift cleaning of the area. In addition, good housekeeping of areas employee utilizes; break rooms, bathrooms, refrigerators etc.
• Learn and understand assisting the Machine Operator with the capability and capacity of machine and drive efficiencies limiting waste and downtime. Do not sacrifice quality for machine speeds – must have both excellent quality and high efficiencies with minimal downtime.
• Cross-train on other machines and learns other positions in the plant.
• Assist Machine Operator with completing 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 order requests to supervision for needed repairs on the machine or machines. Be proactive in the maintenance and housekeeping of equipment.
• Switch duties with co-workers as necessary. Learning environment to learn as many job duties to assist with plant growth and personal and professional growth opportunities.
• Must be able to work overtime as necessary, sometimes on short notice.
• Additional duties may be assigned by management.

EXPERIENCE

• GED or High School Diploma Required
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment desired.
• Previous experience in a packaging environment preferred.

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

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. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Pratt is America's 5th largest corrugated packaging company and the world's largest, privately-held 100% recycled paper and packaging company, with more than 6000 highly-skilled, green-collar employees dedicated to the environment and sustainability.