Machine Helper – 1st Shift, Learn to Operate Die-Cutting

Pratt Industries; Bessemer (AL); On-site; USD 1,928,640 - 2,755,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with partial match

Paid vacation days

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

Life insurance

Parental leave

Vision insurance

Job summary

Pratt Industries in Bessemer, AL is seeking a Machine Helper to support the Operator and assist in running the machine. You will help with setup, oversee production tasks, and ensure orders meet specifications while maintaining a clean, safe work area.

The role is full-time and hourly, with opportunities to learn multiple machine sections and to be trained for operator duties during vacations or illnesses. Strong communication and basic computer skills are valued.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred, not required.
• Ability to learn how to operate the feed, print, die cutting and delivery sections of the machine.
• Willingness to be trained as an operator for vacations, sickness, etc.
• Reasonable knowledge of current production software.

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.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Intermediate computer skills

Math and algebra

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Pratt Industries in Bessemer, AL is seeking a Machine Helper to support the Operator and assist in running the machine. You will help with setup, oversee production tasks, and ensure orders meet specifications while maintaining a clean, safe work area.

The role is full-time and hourly, with opportunities to learn multiple machine sections and to be trained for operator duties during vacations or illnesses. Strong communication and basic computer skills are valued.