Machine Helper: Grow into an Operator with Benefits

Pratt Industries

Sandston (VA)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 54,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with partial match
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Parental leave
Vision insurance

Job summary

Pratt Industries in Sandston, VA is seeking a dependable machine operator to assist in overseeing machine operation and to stand in for the operator when needed. You will help with mechanical setup, ensure production meets specifications, and support data entry and training of crew members.

The role emphasizes safety, clean work areas, and adherence to policies, with opportunities for development and cross-training across feed, print, die cutting and delivery sections.

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.

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.
  • 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
Problem solving
Critical thinking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Production software

Job description

Pratt Industries in Sandston, VA is seeking a dependable machine operator to assist in overseeing machine operation and to stand in for the operator when needed. You will help with mechanical setup, ensure production meets specifications, and support data entry and training of crew members.

The role emphasizes safety, clean work areas, and adherence to policies, with opportunities for development and cross-training across feed, print, die cutting and delivery sections.

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