Machine Helper: Learn & Assist Operator (401k + Vacation)

prattinternalcareersite; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with partial match

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 is seeking a Machine Helper for the 1st shift in Sandston, VA. The role involves assisting the Operator, ensuring proper machine setup, and helping meet production specs on an hourly basis.

You will support a fast-paced production environment, maintain safe work practices, and participate in training to expand skills across feed, print, die cutting, and delivery sections as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be able to assist the operator with mechanical setup.
• 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.
• 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

Intermediate computer skills

Strong math/algebra

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Pratt Industries is seeking a Machine Helper for the 1st shift in Sandston, VA. The role involves assisting the Operator, ensuring proper machine setup, and helping meet production specs on an hourly basis.

You will support a fast-paced production environment, maintain safe work practices, and participate in training to expand skills across feed, print, die cutting, and delivery sections as needed.