1st Assistant - 1st Shift
About The Position
As a 1st Assistant at Pratt Industries – Hammond, you support production press operators with setup, operation, cleanup, and improvement recommendations. You monitor material and product quality, help maintain safe and efficient operations, and assist with production scheduling to meet cost, quality, and service goals. The role is in a fast-paced production environment where safety and quality are priorities. The 1st Assistant helps ensure smooth machine operation, reports quality problems, performs basic troubleshooting, completes reports, and submits maintenance work orders when needed. The position also involves cross-training on machines and equipment, maintaining a clean production area, and training or assisting fellow team members. Additional duties may be assigned by management.
Requirements
- Ability to identify and resolve minor equipment malfunctions.
- Strong understanding of equipment design, quality standards, and product specifications.
- Ability to use measuring tools and perform calculations for various metrics.
- Ability to stand, walk, and perform other physical tasks.
- Specific vision abilities required for the job.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Prior experience in the corrugating industry.
- Six months of experience in a similar role.
- Lift Truck Operator License may be required.
Responsibilities
- Follow safety protocols and maintain good housekeeping.
- Monitor product and board quality and address defects or other issues.
- Assist the machine operator with smooth machine operation and report quality problems.
- Help optimize production schedules and meet production goals.
- Cross-train on different machines and equipment as needed.
- Complete reports in a timely manner and submit maintenance work orders for repairs.
- Maintain equipment and production-area cleanliness.
- Train and assist fellow team members, including machine operators and helpers.
- Work collaboratively and adapt to changing production needs.
- Perform additional duties assigned by management.
Benefits
- Insurance benefits and wellness reimbursement within one month.
- Paid holidays from day one.
- 401(k) with company match after three months.
- Tuition reimbursement after one year.
- Medical, dental, short-term disability, and HSA benefits.
- Paid childbearing and parental leave after one year.
- Healthy Lifestyle program with up to $1,200 awarded annually to an HSA.
- Employee Assistance Programs.
- Safety and PPE reimbursements.
- Cell phone discount with two major providers.
- Monthly incentive bonus if plant goals are met.
- Vision and life insurance.
- Paid vacation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
