Assistant Press Operator-1st Shift

TekniPlex•Madison, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

TekniPlex is hiring an Assistant Press Operator-1st Shift for our Madison, WI facility. As a Production Assistant, you will assist press operators, slitting operators, and/or compounding operators with the set up and operation to produce products per the customer standards. The Production Assistant will appropriately understand and follow the plant’s OHSE and Quality Systems to maintain a safe workplace and ensure quality product. The hourly range for this position is between $21 - $23 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
1-2 years of experience operating a press preferred
Forklift experience
Proficient math and measurement skills, knowledge of metric conversion required
Knowledge of mechanics and general chemistry preferred
Basic knowledge of safety principles and eagerness to maintain safety standards
Ability to detect and solve problems that affect our finished products
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and legibly complete time cards and work orders.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures and read blueprints and technical drawings, such as machine, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small groups situations to other employees of the organization.
Ability to effective present information and respond to questions form groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra, geometry, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variable in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Assist in the set-up and operation of printing and slitting equipment to meet quality and productivity requirements
Complete documentation in an accurate manner
Maintain housekeeping standards of production equipment and the surrounding area
Preform packing and material handling tasks as needed
Preform work in the cleaning room
Preform core cutting as required
Responsible for helping the site meet their quality objectives
Follow all company safety rules and procedures
Work in set up area as required
Assist with training as required
Maintain a safe and clean working environment
Preform related duties as assigned by Supervisor
Actively participate in the continuous improvement process (CIP) by identifying and addressing any opportunities to reduce cost, improve the product/process and/or the overall operation and participate in CIP teams to eliminate problems, streamline operations or other areas as defined by management.
Perform all other duties as assigned.