Assistant Machine Operator

Pratt Industries•Cedar Hill, TX

18h

About The Position

Responsible for safely assisting with the operation of production machines, including setup, operation, cleanup, and recommending improvements to meet customer demand. The employee supports the Machine Operator in maximizing equipment utilization, improving setup times and reducing downtime while maintaining product quality. The role also involves following safety, GMP, and quality procedures; maintaining clean work areas and equipment; completing production-related reports; and cross-training on other machines and plant positions. Overtime may be required, sometimes on short notice, and work on holidays may occasionally be necessary to serve customers year-round.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to read and follow written instructions, including quality, safety, and job packet instructions.
Ability to read a tape measure quickly and accurately; calculate percentages, measurements, volume, and rate; and apply high school math concepts.
Ability to use common-sense reasoning to follow written, oral, or graphic instructions and address problems involving concrete variables in standardized situations.
May be required to maintain a current Lift Truck Operator License.
Regularly stand, walk, talk, or hear; frequently use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. May occasionally sit and must regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds.
Vision abilities required include close, distance, and color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Work safely, follow Pratt Industries safety rules and operating procedures, promote coworker safety, and participate in the Plant Safety Committee.
Follow Good Manufacturing Processes (GMPs).
Learn and comply with 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, improving setup times and reducing downtime.
Identify mechanical concerns and report them to the Production Supervisor, Production Manager, or Plant Mechanical Technician/Specialist.
Keep work areas clean and free of tripping hazards during and at the end of shifts, and maintain housekeeping in areas used by employees.
Help the Machine Operator understand machine capability and capacity, improve efficiency, and limit waste and downtime without sacrificing quality.
Continue learning machine duties, downtime procedures, setup times, and quality requirements.
Cross-train on other machines and learn other plant positions.
Assist with completing production, machine operational 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 necessary and learn a range of job duties to support plant and personal growth.
Comply with company policies and procedures, including safety and housekeeping requirements.
Follow the production schedule and recommend schedule improvements to meet cost, quality, and service goals; report unusual scheduling issues to a supervisor.
Work overtime as necessary, sometimes on short notice, and work holidays when needed.
Perform additional duties assigned by management.