Super Operator

prattinternalcareersite; Wapakoneta (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Pratt Industries in Ohio seeks a Converting Super Operator to safely operate two or more machines (including a die cutter and a Flexo folder gluer) and to maintain product quality and quantity. The role emphasizes safety compliance with Plant and OSHA rules, data collection, and timely reporting.

You will work in a team-based environment within the Wapak Corrugator, with duties spanning setup, quality checks, and proactive communication with supervisors. Join the Wapak Corrugator Team!

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Five years related experience and/or training.
• Ability to read safety rules and operating instructions.

Responsibilities

• Monitor quality and specifications for stock, color, print and label alignment.
• Mount dies and printing plates as required.
• Set up machines and adjust ink viscosity and calipers.
• Maintain and input data in the computer system in a timely manner.
• Perform quality checks during production to ensure standards are met.

Skills

Reading & interpreting docs

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

5 years related experience

Tools

Tape measure (English/Metric)

Job description

About the Role

The Converting Super Operator will help ensure the safe operations of machinery and the quality and quantity of product produced. They must have the ability to effectively operate two or more different machines in the converting department; this includes one die cutter and one Flexo folder gluer. They contribute to the complete functionality of the machine center in addition to the general maintenance of the production area. This includes all reports and/or data collection and effective operation of the machine center to its highest standard. All individuals assigned to the machine are to work together in a safe, efficient and effective manner to insure the production of a quality product. To achieve this level of operations all employees are required to comply with all applicable Plant and OSHA safety rules.

NORMAL DUTIES

may include the following:

• Monitors quality and specifications of incoming stock for flute, size; score position, color, label, label direction, print, and print direction and condition.
• Monitors quality and specifications of plates and drawings.
• Monitors and adjusts the pH and viscosity of the ink used for each job.
• Mounts cutting dies, printing plates
• Pulls rolls per the factory order
• Sets side gates, belts, stacker attachments per factory order
• Places machine in time
• Read and follow correct lay down on the ink downs
• Sets caliper for board and printing plate(s)
• Maintains information in the computer system in a timely manner
• Makes adjustments needed to ensure product being produced meets all quality standards.
• Reports any inability to meet quality standards or setup standards to machine center supervisor.
• Reports any maintenance problems to the machine center supervisor and assist as needed in the repair of the machine center.
• Prepares for next order while monitoring current production, as time will allow.
• Performs quality checks on product before and during production to ensure quality standards are met and maintained during production.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

What We’re Looking For:

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High School diploma or general education degree (GED); or five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and interpret written documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, factory orders, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to communicate effectively.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure (English and Metric systems), using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to read an English and metric system tape measure.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization may exist. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

What’s the Work Environment Like?

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, an individual is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. An individual frequently is required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. An individual must regularly lift and/or move up to ten pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to twenty-five pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, an individual regularly works near moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and temperature variations. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the normal job functions.

Additional Information

Sustainable Careers Start Here

At Pratt Industries, we innovate to create packaging solutions that protect and deliver the products people need. Doing it in a sustainable, responsible way. That’s who we are.

• Leading manufacturer of sustainable corrugated packaging solutions.
• Employer of more than 7,500 green-collar workers at facilities throughout the U.S.
• Recover more than 3 million tons of recyclable material.
• World’s largest privately-held manufacturer of 100% recycled containerboard.

Sustainable Careers Start Here

At Pratt Industries, we innovate to create packaging solutions that protect and deliver the products people need doing it in a sustainable, responsible way. That’s who we are.

• Leading manufacturer of sustainable corrugated packaging solutions.
• Employer of more than 7,500 green-collar workers at facilities throughout the U.S.
• Recover more than 3 million tons of recyclable material.
• World’s largest privately-held manufacturer of 100% recycled containerboard.

Join the Wapak Corrugator Team!