Assistant Machine Operator

Pratt Industries•Cedar Hill, TX

About The Position

The Assistant Machine Operator safely assists with operating production machinery, including setup, operation, cleanup, and recommending improvements to help meet customer demand. The role supports equipment utilization, production efficiency, quality, and minimal downtime while following safety, quality, and good manufacturing practices. The employee learns machine capabilities and duties, cross-trains on other machines and plant positions, and contributes to personal and professional growth as the plant develops.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Able to read and follow instructions, including quality, safety, and job packet instructions.
Able to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy.
Able to calculate percentages, measurements, volume, and rates and apply high school math concepts.
Able to use common-sense reasoning to follow written, oral, or graphic instructions and handle problems involving concrete variables in standardized situations.
Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Must be able to work overtime as necessary, sometimes on short notice, and sometimes work holidays.
May be required to maintain a current Lift Truck Operator License.

Nice To Haves

Prior work experience in the packaging industry, including paper, plastics, or converting.
Six months of experience in a manufacturing operation.

Responsibilities

Follow safety rules and operating procedures, remain aware of surroundings, and help ensure coworkers follow safety requirements.
Participate in the Plant Safety Committee.
Follow Good Manufacturing Processes and company quality procedures and policies.
Identify and prevent poor-quality products from reaching customers.
Assist the Machine Operator in maximizing equipment utilization by operating machinery at available capacity and speed.
Improve setup times and reduce downtime.
Identify mechanical concerns and report them to the Production Supervisor, Production Manager, or Plant Mechanical Tech/Specialist.
Maintain clean work areas and equipment, prevent tripping hazards, and clean the work area at the end of the shift.
Assist the Machine Operator in understanding machine capability and capacity and improving efficiency while limiting waste and downtime.
Maintain both product quality and production efficiency; do not sacrifice quality for machine speed.
Continue learning machine duties, downtime procedures, setup times, and quality requirements.
Cross-train on other machines and learn other plant positions.
Assist the Machine Operator with completing production, machine status, safety, and quality reports accurately and on time.
Submit maintenance work order requests to supervision and proactively maintain equipment and housekeeping.
Switch duties with coworkers as needed.
Follow company policies and procedures, including safety and housekeeping requirements.
Follow the production schedule and recommend schedule optimizations to meet cost, quality, and service goals.
Report unusual scheduling issues to the Supervisor.
Work overtime when necessary, sometimes on short notice, and work holidays when required to serve customers.
Perform additional duties assigned by management.