Assistant Operator - Press

ProAmpac; Granite City (IL); On-site; USD 46,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

ProAmpac in Granite City, IL is seeking a skilled press machine operator to help meet production goals. You will safely set up, operate, and monitor press equipment, load materials, calibrate settings, and ensure output meets quality standards.

Responsibilities include maintaining accurate production records, assisting with maintenance, training new crew members, keeping work areas clean, and collaborating with technicians and quality control to address issues promptly.

Qualifications

• Experience safely operating press machinery in manufacturing (≤140 chars).
• Familiar with safety protocols and PPE usage in a production setting.
• Ability to document processes and maintain records.

Responsibilities

• Safely sets up, operates, and monitors press machinery to meet production goals.
• Completes machine setup for production runs, loads materials, and calibrates equipment.
• Monitors production, tests materials, and ensures quality standards and quotas are met.
• Verifies and tracks materials for inventory and work in progress.
• Troubleshoots equipment malfunctions and performs routine maintenance.
• Trains and guides machine assistants and new crew members.

Skills

Press machine operation

Safety procedures

Quality testing

Documentation

Team training

Troubleshooting

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 perform 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.

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Job Category: Operations/Production/Manufacturing Full-Time