Assistant Operator - Press

ProAmpac Security Products Limited; Granite City (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

ProAmpac Security Products Limited in Granite City, Illinois, is seeking a full-time candidate to operate and maintain press machinery. This role includes ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards while meeting production goals.

The ideal candidate will have excellent troubleshooting skills and the ability to train new crew members. This position involves monitoring equipment efficiently and maintaining organized workspaces. ProAmpac is committed to being an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Ability to set up, operate, and monitor press machinery.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for equipment malfunctions.
• Knowledge of safety standards and quality control processes.

Responsibilities

• Safely set up and operate press machinery.
• Monitor production processes to meet quality standards.
• Train machine assistants and maintain equipment.

Job description

Description

This position is responsible for meeting the goals and objectives of the organization by operating and maintaining press machinery used in the manufacturing process, in addition to, ensuring compliance with all safety and quality standards.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made, upon request, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Safely sets up, operates, and monitors press machinery and equipment as intended and needed to meet customer and production goals.
• Completes press machine setup for production runs, including loading materials, adjusting settings, and calibrating equipement to ensure proper operation.
• Monitors the production process, inspects and tests materials and equipment using safe and proper protocols, to ensure products meet quality standards and production quotas are met.
• Verifies and tracks all materials for inventory and work in progress regulations.
• Troubleshoots equipment malfunctions and performs routine maintenance tasks to keep machinery operating efficiently.
• Trains and provides guidance to machine assistants and new crew members.
• Keeps machinery and surrounding areas organized by meeting housekeeping, storage, staging, and cleanliness requirements.
• 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 all necessary documentation for internal or external use.
• Effectively works with other departments or team members, such as machine technicians, supervisors, and quality control inspectors, to coordinate production activities and address any potential issues as they arise.
• All other duties as assigned.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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Job Category: Operations/Production/Manufacturing

Full-Time