Machine Assistant (1st, 2nd or 3rd Shift)

Pratt Industries; Lewisburg (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Pratt Industries is seeking a Machine Assistant to support the machine operator in setup, operation, and cleanup of the run. You will help optimize speed and quality, learn multiple box styles, and ensure accurate reporting and maintenance requests. This role requires eye for detail, good attendance, and adherence to safety and housekeeping standards.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED and strong reading/comprehension skills. Prior corrugated industry experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read and interpret operating instructions and manuals.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Ability to read a tape measure accurately and perform basic math.

Responsibilities

• Accurate and efficient set-up of all folding and gluing operations.
• Minimize waste of sheet stock and glue.
• Operate machine to run efficiently and produce quality products.
• Maximize equipment utilization by operating at capacity and speed.
• Learn to run a variety of box styles.
• Check quality of boxes during the run for defects.
• Complete reports: Production Data, Machine Operational Status, Safety Data, Quality Data.
• Submit maintenance work orders and assist in equipment maintenance.
• Adhere to production schedule; suggest improvements to meet cost, quality and service goals.
• Maintain safety and good housekeeping.
• Excellent attendance and organizational skills.

Skills

Communication skills

Tape measure reading

Math proficiency

Reasoning ability

Technical knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Reports to: Production Supervisor

Machine Assistant

Reports to: Production Supervisor

Summary

Responsible for all activities associated with assisting the machine operator in running the assigned machine including setup, operation, cleanup, and recommending improvements to operations.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Accurate and efficient set-up of all folding and gluing operations of the machine in accordance with proper setup techniques.
• Minimize waste of sheet stock and glue.
• Properly operate machine to run efficiently and produce quality products.
• Maximize the utilization of equipment by operating the machinery at available capacity and speed.
• Learn to run a variety of box styles.
• Check quality of boxes during the run, including - mis-slotted boxes, loose liner, misprints, and any other defects.
• Complete 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 orders to supervision for needed repairs. Be proactive in the maintenance of equipment.
• Adheres to production schedule. Makes recommendations for optimizing the schedule to meet cost, quality and service goals. Reports any unusual scheduling issues to Supervisor.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.
• Excellent attendance and organizational skills are a must
• Additional duties may be assigned by management.

EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or GED.

Candidates Are PREFERRED Who Offer The Following

• Prior work experience in the corrugated industry.

Language Skills

• Ability to read, comprehend and interpret operating instructions, training and procedure manuals.
• Excellent communication skills; ability to speak effectively to employees, managers and internal/external customers
• Excellent listening skills; ability to provide positive and corrective feedback

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.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

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.