Machine Helper 1st Shift

Pratt Industries; Bristol (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with partial match

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Parental leave

Vision insurance

Job summary

Pratt Industries in Bristol, TN is seeking a Machine Helper for the 1st shift. The role supports the operator, assists in machine setup and production, and ensures orders are completed to spec. The job is full-time and hourly, with focus on safety and efficiency.

Candidates should have basic math and computer skills, willingness to learn, and the ability to work in a manual manufacturing setting. Benefits are offered after probation, and the team emphasizes teamwork and reliability.

Qualifications

• Must be able to assist the operator in completing the mechanical set up.
• Must learn to operate feed, print, die cutting and delivery sections of the machine.
• Willing to be trained as an operator for vacations, sickness, etc.
• Reasonable knowledge of current production software.

Responsibilities

• Follow and ensure crew adhere to safe work policies and procedures.
• Maintain a safe and clean work area.
• Assist in proper machine setup and running.
• Ensure orders meet specifications.
• Maintain production rates.
• Complete paperwork and data entry.
• Assist in training crew members.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Strong communication

Intermediate computer skills

Math/Algebra

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Perks Of Pratt

Position: Machine Helper

Shift: 1st

Location: Bristol, TN

Job Type: Full Time, Hourly

Perks Of Pratt

Within 1 Month: Eligible for insurance benefits

At 3 Months: 401k with partial match

At 6 Months: Paid vacation days

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Overview

Job Description

• Assists the Operator in overseeing all aspects of machine operation and assists in the manufacture of the items produced while assigned to the machine.
• Acts as the Operator when the Operator is absent.

Primary Responsibilities

• Follow and ensure that fellow crew members adhere to all applicable safe work policies & procedures.
• Maintain a safe and clean work area.
• Assist in ensuring the proper mechanical set up and running of the machine.
• Assist in ensuring that all orders produced are completed according to specifications provided.
• Maintain acceptable production rates.
• Complete all paper work and data entry as required.
• Assist in the training of crew members.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Must be able to assist the operator in completing the mechanical set up.
• Must be able to learn how to operate the feed, print, die cutting and delivery sections of the machine.
• Must be willing to be trained as an operator for vacations, sickness, etc.
• Must have a reasonable knowledge of current production software.

Required Skills

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Intermediate computer skills
• Strong math/algebra skills
• Problem solving and critical thinking

Educational Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent experience preferred, not required.

Physical Demands

• The employee is regularly required to walk and talk and hear.
• The employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit.
• Vision requirements include: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• Work space is not climate controlled and can reach both hot and cold extremes (30 degrees – 110 degrees Fahrenheit).
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.