Assistant Machine Operator 2nd Shift

Position Title: Machine Assistant
Location: Wapak Corrugator, 402 Leon Pratt Dr., Wapakoneta, OH 45895
Starting Pay: $18.98/hour + shift differential. Eligible for pay increases at 90 days and 6 months based on performance and attendance. At Pratt, the potential for growth is limitless—this is not just a job, it's a career!

Why Join Pratt?

At Pratt, we invest in our employees. When you join us, you’re joining a team that values career growth and development. Here's what you can expect when you come on board:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision plans.
• Financial Security: 401(k) with company match, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.
• Life Assistance: Supplemental life insurance, Legal and Travel Assistance, EAP/Home & Auto Insurance.
• Work-Life Balance: Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, and Childbearing/Parental Leave.
• Wellness Programs: Healthy Lifestyles Program, Gym Membership Reimbursement ($500/year), Virgin Pulse Fitness Tracker.
• Educational Support: 100% Tuition Reimbursement & Assistance.
• Discounts: Wireless, Auto, and Computer discounts.

Job Description

As a Machine Assistant, you will support machine operators in all aspects of the press operation, including setup, operation, cleanup, and recommending improvements.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Set up slotting, feed, and die-cut sections on the machine according to proper setup techniques.
• Assist the operator with other duties as needed.
• Monitor board quality (e.g., loose liner, warp, dimensions, caliper, etc.) and report any quality issues to the operator. Sort as necessary to maintain machine productivity.
• Work at the pace set by the machine operator.
• Cross-train on other machines as necessary.
• Be open to moving up the line of progression to operator, regardless of shift.
• Complete necessary reports in an accurate and timely manner.
• Submit maintenance work orders to supervisors for needed repairs. Be proactive about equipment maintenance.
• Follow all company policies and procedures, including safety guidelines and maintaining good housekeeping.
• Assist operators in adhering to the production schedule. Recommend adjustments to optimize the schedule and meet cost, quality, and service goals. Report any scheduling issues to the Supervisor.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or GED.
• Preferred qualifications:
• Prior experience in the corrugated industry.
• 6 months’ experience as a Flexo or DieCut Helper.
• 6 months’ experience in the Press and Finishing Departments.

Language Skills

• Ability to read and follow instructions on factory masters.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy.
• Able to calculate percentages, measurements, volume, and rates.
• Knowledge of high school-level math concepts.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to understand and carry out instructions (written, oral, or graphic).
• Ability to solve problems involving concrete variables in standardized situations.

Technical Skills

• Knowledge of equipment design and capabilities, ensuring efficient operation.
• Familiarity with product layouts and production specifications.
• Understanding of product quality specifications and standards.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

• May be required to maintain a current Lift Truck Operator License.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand, walk, talk, or hear.
• Frequently required to use hands to handle or feel objects, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Occasionally required to sit.
• Must regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds.
• Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts.
• Frequent exposure to wet and/or humid conditions.
• Occasional exposure to high, precarious places, fumes, airborne particles, and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

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