Assistant Operator - 1st Shift

prattinternalcareersite; Town of Springfield (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation plans

Full benefits package

Paid vacation and holidays

401(k) with company match after 90‑day

Wellness reimbursement within 1 month

9 paid holidays annually

Paid vacation after 6 months

Job summary

Pratt is hiring an Assistant Operator to support the production line in a full‑time role. The position pays $17.87/hr and requires availability for overtime, including some weekends.

Responsibilities include assisting with setup, operation, cleanup, and quality checks to help improve efficiency. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, up to six months of manufacturing experience, and a strong willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• 6 consecutive months experience in manufacturing preferred.
• Strong desire to learn in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in operating production machines at max capacity and speed; work to improve setup times and downtime; report mechanical concerns to supervisor.
• Work at a fast pace to adhere to production schedule as directed by the machine operator.
• Continue learning machine operation, downtime, setup times, and quality of product.
• Assist with completing necessary reports accurately and timely.
• Assist in set-up slotting, feed, and die cut sections on the machine.
• Monitor board quality for defects and make adjustments as needed.
• Be willing to cross-train on other machines and follow all policies including safety and housekeeping.

Skills

6 months manufacturing experience

Willingness to learn

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

ASSISTANT OPERATOR

$17.87/hr., Full-time, Monday thru Friday with overtime required when necessary, including some weekends.

This is a hourly position with growth potential! You will be responsible for all activities associated with assisting to operate production machines. This includes setup, operation, clean‑up, quality checks and recommending improvements to operations.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma/GED
• Strong desire to learn and grow in a state‑of‑the‑art, fast‑paced environment
• 6 consecutive months experience in some type of manufacturing operation, preferred.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Will be responsible for assisting the operation the machinery at maximum capacity and speed. Work diligently to improve set up times and downtime daily. Identify and address mechanical concerns and report to supervisor.
• Work at a fast‑pace set by the machine operator in order to adhere to production schedule.
• Continue to learn operation of the machine, downtime, setup times and quality of product.
• Assist with completing necessary reports in an accurate and timely manner
• In accordance with proper techniques, assist in the set‑up slotting, feed, and die cut sections on machine accurately.
• Monitor board quality for any defects and make adjustments when necessary.
• Willingness to move up the line of progression and cross‑train on other machines.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintain good housekeeping.

PERKS OF PRATT!

Competitive compensation plans, full benefits package, paid vacation, and paid holidays.

• Benefit eligible within one month of hire. Including medical, dental, vision, life, STD, FSA, Pre‑Paid Legal & Identity Theft.
• 401(k) with a company match after 90-days
• Wellness reimbursement program within ONE MONTH of hire
• No waiting period on 9 paid holidays annually
• PAID vacation days after 6 months

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

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 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 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 employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS

The performance of the employee will be measured as follows: Operating standards - the employee will need to meet or exceed the Operating Standards in the areas of quality, cost, safety, customer satisfaction and productivity. Such standards will be set annually and communicated to the employee. Personal growth - while the company will provide the tools to assist the employee to grow professionally the responsibility for moving forward lies with the individual. Each year there will be goals developed and agreed to by the employee and his/her superior. Employee relations - through observations the employee will be evaluated regarding his/her behaviors associated with appropriate human interaction, respect and communication. Creativity - this will be evaluated by how active the employee is in participating in advancing the business through new and innovative ideas.

We are the 5th largest paper and packing company in the US with more than 10,000 highly‑skilled, green‑collar employees dedicated to the environment and sustainability.