Machine Assistant 2 – Converting: Learn, Grow & Lead

Nd-Paper-; Sturtevant (WI); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,893,000; Full time

Job summary

ND Paper is hiring a Machine Assistant 2 for the Converting department in Sturtevant, WI. This entry‑level role supports operators, participates in setup and changeovers, and serves as the quality checkpoint during production runs. You will learn to safely run the machine for short periods and grow toward operating competency.

Shift is 1st: 6AM–2PM, with occasional overtime and weekends as needed. Prior corrugated/packaging exposure is a plus; basic math and ticket reading skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED required.
• No prior manufacturing experience required; corrugated or packaging experience is a plus.
• Ability to read a job ticket and match box dimensions, board grade, and print description to physical product.
• Basic math skills: count bundles, verify counts against job ticket, identify quantity discrepancies.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred; ability to communicate clearly with team members in a fast‑paced environment.
• Bilingual in Mandarin a plus.
• Punctual, consistent, and coachable — this role advances based on demonstrated reliability and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate safety as a core value and establish a safe work environment by actively leading the safe execution of work.
• Remove and stack finished bundles or sheets from the outfeed end of the machine; maintain clean, organized output stacking per job ticket requirements.
• Monitor bundle counts, stacking patterns, and unit load integrity; flag irregular bundles or stacking problems to the 1st Assistant or Operator.
• Perform periodic quality pulls: inspect boxes for correct fold, glue placement, score quality, print registration, and dimensional accuracy using basic gauges and visual checks.
• Document quality inspection results on the job quality log per SOP; elevate defects or inconsistencies immediately rather than allowing continued production.
• Feed sheets into the machine infeed as directed during startup or low‑crew conditions, following all infeed safety protocols.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area: clear scrap, waste, and trim from the machine line throughout the shift.
• Assist with minor changeover tasks as directed: removing and staging dies, ink canisters, and print plates under Operator supervision.
• Communicate production counts, downtime events, and quality concerns to the 1st Assistant or Operator in real time.
• Participate in end‑of‑shift cleanup and machine housekeeping routines.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic math

Reading tickets

Team communication

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

ND Paper is hiring a Machine Assistant 2 for the Converting department in Sturtevant, WI. This entry‑level role supports operators, participates in setup and changeovers, and serves as the quality checkpoint during production runs. You will learn to safely run the machine for short periods and grow toward operating competency.

Shift is 1st: 6AM–2PM, with occasional overtime and weekends as needed. Prior corrugated/packaging exposure is a plus; basic math and ticket reading skills are essential.