Assistant Machine Operator - Converting

ProAmpac; Holbrook (MA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

ProAmpac's Holbrook, MA facility is seeking an Assistant Machine Operator - Converting to join our manufacturing team. The role supports machine setup, material loading, and daily operations on a 6:00am–2:00pm shift, Monday through Friday.

No prior experience is required, though 1–2 years in a similar role is preferred. You will maintain safety, log production data, and collaborate with maintenance and quality teams to ensure efficient, safe production.

Qualifications

• No experience required; 1–2 years preferred.
• No leadership duties.
• Maintains confidentiality and privacy of information.
• Exceptional time management and organization skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with leadership and teams.
• Proactive; exercises sound judgment and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Assist with machine setup and prepare machinery for operation.
• Load materials and adjust settings as directed by the operator.
• Monitor machine operations and report issues to supervision.
• Perform routine maintenance and assist with parts replacement.
• Fill in or run machines during shift changes as needed.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organized work environment.
• Complete production logs and reports as required.
• Collaborate with other departments and team members.

Skills

Time management

Organization

Communication

Self-motivation

Job description

Rate: $18 USD per hour

Description

ProAmpac is a leading global flexible packaging manufacturing company. Our Holbrook, MA facility is looking to add an Assistant Machine Operator - Converting to our team.

Shift: Monday - Friday 6:00am - 2:00pm.

Essential Duties and Tasks:

• Assists with machine setup, prepares machinery for operation by setting up tools, loading materials, and adjusting settings as directed by the primary operator.

• Supplies raw material or compotent specific to the converting machine as needed, ensuring a steady flow of materials to maintain efficient production levels.

• Monitors converting machine operations, observes the machine during operation to ensure the machine is running as expected, notifying the primary operator or supervisor of any issues or malfunctions.

• Assists with routine maintenance, such as cleaning, lubricating, or replacing parts, adjusting machine settings, or other standard practices to ensure proper operation of the machine and to maintain quality, efficiency, and safety standards.

• Troubleshoots minor technical issues, performs minor repairs or adjustments under the guidance of the primary operator or maintenance personnel.

• Ability to fill-in or temporarily run the machine during shift changes, or as necessary.

• Maintains a safe, clean, and organized work environment by performing standard tasks such as removing debris or waste materials.

• Adhere to all safety guidelines and procedures, to prevent accidents or injuries. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment(PPE) as required by safety policies and reports any safety hazards or concerns to the appropriate team member.

• Completes production logs or reports as required for documentation purposes, including but not limited to, production output, machine downtime, or any maintenance or repair activities.

• Effectively works with other departments or team members including maintenance, material handling, quality, inventory, scheduling, supervisors, customer service, or any other members of the production team as directed by supervisors.

• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Education, and Experience

• Skilled Labor

• No experience required, 1-2 years experience preferred

• This position has no leadership duties.

• Maintains strict confidentiality and protects privacy of confidential/sensitive information.

• Exceptional time management and organization skills. Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously establishing priorities to meet deadlines.

• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal, written, and presentations) with executive leadership, staff, and internal and external clients.

• Proactive; exercises sound judgment and decision-making; able to identify problems and needs and develop solutions and/or options.

• Self-confident, self-motivated polished professional who thrives in a challenging, fast-paced environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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