Assistant Machine Operator-3rd Shift

Pratt Industries•Fort Worth, TX

About The Position

Responsible for safely assisting with production machine activities, including setup, operation, cleanup, and recommending improvements to meet customer demand. The role assists the Machine Operator in maximizing equipment utilization, improving efficiency, and maintaining product quality while minimizing waste and downtime. It also includes housekeeping, reporting, maintenance requests, cross-training, and helping with other plant duties as needed. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM, with occasional Saturdays and overtime.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to read and follow instructions on factory masters.
Ability to read a tape measure quickly and accurately.
Ability to calculate percentages, measurements, volume, and rate, and apply high-school mathematics concepts.
Ability to understand and carry out written, oral, or graphic instructions using common sense, and to address problems involving concrete variables in standardized situations.
Working knowledge of equipment design and capabilities, product layouts and production specifications, product quality specifications, and quality standards.
May be required to maintain a current Lift Truck Operator License.
Regularly stand, walk, and talk or hear; frequently use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; occasionally sit; regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Required vision abilities include close, distance, and color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is desired.
Previous experience in a packaging environment is preferred.

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).
Assist the Machine Operator and operate machinery at available capacity and speed to maximize equipment utilization.
Improve setup times and reduce downtime; identify mechanical concerns and report them to the Production Supervisor or Production Manager.
Keep work areas clean and free of tripping hazards during the shift and at shift end, and maintain housekeeping in areas used, including break rooms, bathrooms, and refrigerators.
Learn machine capabilities and capacity and help improve efficiency while maintaining quality and limiting waste and downtime.
Cross-train on other machines and learn other plant positions.
Assist the Machine Operator with accurate, timely reports, including production, machine operational status, safety, and quality data.
Submit maintenance work order requests to supervision for needed repairs and proactively maintain equipment and housekeeping.
Switch duties with coworkers as needed and learn additional duties to support plant and personal and professional growth.
Work overtime as necessary, sometimes on short notice.
Perform additional duties assigned by management.