2nd Shift Machine Assistant

Pratt Industries•Lewisburg, OH

About The Position

The Machine Assistant supports the machine operator in setting up, operating, and cleaning the assigned machine, and recommends improvements to operations. The role focuses on folding and gluing operations, minimizing sheet-stock and glue waste, maximizing equipment utilization, and producing quality products. The assistant checks boxes for defects, completes production and safety-related reports, submits maintenance work orders, and helps keep production on schedule. The role also requires following company policies and safety procedures and maintaining good housekeeping.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to read, comprehend, and interpret operating instructions, training materials, and procedure manuals.
Strong communication skills, including the ability to speak effectively with employees, managers, and internal or external customers.
Strong listening skills and the ability to provide positive and corrective feedback.
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 follow written, oral, or graphic instructions using common-sense judgment and 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.
Excellent attendance and organizational skills.
Ability to stand, walk, and talk or hear regularly; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl frequently; and sit occasionally.
Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Vision abilities including close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Prior work experience in the corrugated industry.

Responsibilities

Set up folding and gluing operations accurately and efficiently using proper setup techniques.
Minimize waste of sheet stock and glue.
Operate machinery efficiently to produce quality products and use available equipment capacity and speed.
Learn to run a variety of box styles.
Check box quality during production, including for mis-slotted boxes, loose liner, misprints, and other defects.
Complete production data, machine operational status, safety data, quality data, and other necessary reports accurately and on time.
Submit maintenance work orders to supervision for needed repairs and proactively maintain equipment.
Follow the production schedule and recommend ways to optimize it for cost, quality, and service goals; report unusual scheduling issues to the Supervisor.
Comply with company policies and procedures, including safety requirements and good housekeeping.
Perform additional duties assigned by management.