Converting Assistant

International Paper•Sanger, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Converting Assistant supports converting machine operations in a manufacturing environment. The role involves reviewing work orders and related documents, identifying and inspecting products, preparing materials and tooling for machine setups and production runs, assisting with machine setup and cleanup, monitoring production quality and quantity, and maintaining accurate records. The assistant works with machine crews and other associates, keeps the supervisor informed of problems or unusual situations, and follows safety practices and plant housekeeping standards. The position also supports the plate mounter by helping manage ink inventory, deliver plates, and distribute ink orders and tooling supplies to converting machines. Additional duties may be assigned by supervision. The role is based at the Sanger facility in Sanger, California; shift is to be determined.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to accurately read a measuring tape and ruler and use basic math.
Sincere interest and desire to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Ability to follow instructions, ask questions, and work effectively as a team member.
Proven leadership, goal orientation, self-starting ability, good communication, and computer literacy.
Firm understanding of driving a safety culture and adhering to corporate and human resources policies.
Proficient with FFF.

Responsibilities

Read factory work orders, print cards, and other documents to learn customer requirements.
Identify stock and products that correspond to work orders.
Inspect, count, stack, and unitize products according to customer specifications.
Identify and segregate nonconforming products and materials.
Accurately complete time sheets, reports, lists, and other records.
Keep the supervisor informed of problems or unusual situations.
Maintain work areas to plant housekeeping standards and work as a team with machine crews and other associates.
Prepare for setups and runs by obtaining tooling, ink, and other supplies.
Assist the plate mounter with ink inventory storage, plate delivery to converting machines, and distribution of ink orders and tooling supplies.
Perform setup functions as directed by the operator, including handling cutting dies, machine opening and closing, pre-feeder adjustments, stacker and counter-ejector setup, ink recovery and filter washing, ink installation, glue application system adjustment, and paperwork.
Perform assigned cleanup, including blowing down the machine, wiping shafts, cleaning ink systems, sweeping and mopping the machine area, and picking up scrap.
Continuously monitor production quality and quantity.
Follow safety rules and practices; intervene and submit Check Its.
Assist other associates as needed.
Perform other duties assigned by supervision.