Assistant Machine Operator
About The Position
This role involves assisting machine operators with the setup, operation, and changeovers of manufacturing equipment. The Assistant Machine Operator will perform quality checks, report any issues, and handle finished products according to work order requirements. Accurate completion of production paperwork and verification of product specifications are also key responsibilities. The position supports preventive maintenance, basic machine troubleshooting, and maintaining housekeeping standards. Safety, quality, and collaboration with team members to meet production goals are paramount.
Requirements
- Basic math skills
- Basic maintenance skills
- Some experience
- Ability to communicate with supervisors and understand simple instructions.
- Ability to read and understand operator's manual.
- Ability to write work orders and fill out necessary production paperwork.
- Must be able to add and subtract basic fractions.
- Able to use a calculator for addition, subtraction, multiplying and dividing.
- Able to isolate and solve basic mechanical problems – Basic machine troubleshooting.
Responsibilities
- Assist machine operators with setup, operation, and changeovers of manufacturing equipment.
- Perform quality checks and inspections to ensure products meet customer and company specifications.
- Report quality concerns, equipment issues, or production deficiencies to the operator or supervisor immediately.
- Count, inspect, stack, bundle, and package finished products according to work order requirements.
- Complete production paperwork, routing tags, logs, checklists, and other required documentation accurately.
- Verify product specifications and ensure proper labeling, packaging, and material identification.
- Assist with machine feeding, material preparation, and product handling throughout the production process.
- Support preventive maintenance activities and basic machine troubleshooting as directed.
- Assist with setup preparation for upcoming production runs.
- Maintain housekeeping standards by keeping work areas clean, organized, and free of debris.
- Follow all safety, quality, food safety, and company policies and procedures.
- Provide backup support to machine operators as needed.
- Safely operate material handling equipment when trained and authorized.
- Work collaboratively with team members to meet production, quality, and waste reduction goals.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Life insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Short-term and Long-term Disability
- 401(k)
- Company-funded retirement contributions
- Paid Time Off
- Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement)
- Student Loan Repayment Assistance
- Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
