Paper Machine Operator

Pratt Industries•Valparaiso, IN

1d•$60,000 - $85,000

About The Position

The Paper Machine Operator is a multi-skilled position responsible for all activities associated with the production and operation of the paper machine equipment consisting of:proactively assisting all co-workers with setting up, operating, problem solving, and maintaining production of paper making equipment and process's in a 24/7 operationworking 12 hour shifts in a 4 shift rotationalconcept. Included in their duties is ensuring that orders and procedures are properly adhered to, ensure all materials are available, ensure proper set-up of equipment, complete necessary reports in an accurate and timely manner and assist in the preventative machine maintenance while following all established safe work practices.

Requirements

Mental Ability - must be able to communicate orally with team members and understand instructions provided in written, oral, or graphic form.
Understand complex procedural and process designs, ability to read a tape measure accurately, process flow diagrams, gauges and operate a calculator for basic mathematical computations.
Possess a mechanical aptitude with basic computer use and knowledge.
Safety - Work is medium difficulty but a fast paced organization.
Individual must be able to stand for long periods and have good mobility, be ultra-cognizant of their surroundings and potential hazards, able to lift 50+ pounds (not repetitively), climb stairs, climb ladders, use hand tools, with no known chemical sensitivity and function in an environment of extreme temperatures.
Post-secondary educational degree (2 to 4 year degree from college, university, technical school, military, vocational or other advanced educational institution) REQUIRED
Expectation of Operator Technicians to become proficient in all job areas within mill.
Wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (glasses, ear plugs, shoes, gloves, etc…)
Demonstrates a proven record of learning aptitude
Participate in ongoing educational certificate training program provided
Working knowledge of equipment design for capabilities of small repairs of paper mill equipment.

Nice To Haves

Previous papermaking experience not necessary

Responsibilities

Proactively assisting all co-workers with setting up, operating, problem solving, and maintaining production of paper making equipment and process's in a 24/7 operation
Working 12 hour shifts in a 4 shift rotational concept.
Ensuring that orders and procedures are properly adhered to
Ensure all materials are available
Ensure proper set-up of equipment
Complete necessary reports in an accurate and timely manner
Assist in the preventative machine maintenance while following all established safe work practices.
Monitor, control, and adjust machines, equipment and processes.
House Keeping, washing up, shoveling debris.
Perform physical testing and interruption of raw materials or finished product.
Perform fast walking rounds of work area, continuously.
Train others employees as well as receive training in multiple disciplines of jobs through-out the plant.
Interpret data from the computer system and input data as needed.
Perform any other task required of him or her by Mill Management.

Benefits

Lucrative Incentive Plan:Earn up to100% of one month's base salaryevery quarter through our mill incentive program!
Paid Holidays & Vacation
Company Provided Uniforms
Annual Safety Allowances for Boots ($300) & Glasses ($250)
Excellent Benefits Package:Medical (HSA Plan), Dental, and Vision Plans
401K Plan with Company Match
100% Tuition Reimbursementto fuel your continued education
Healthy Lifestyle ProgramsEarn up to $1200 for you HSA annually
Reimbursement of $500 per year towards gym memberships or other qualifying expenses
Child Bearing/Parental Leave
Supplemental Life, Spouse, and Child Life Insurance plans
Short Term & Long Term Disability Plans
Legal and Travel Assistance Plans
EAP/Home Auto Insurance Plans
Wireless/Auto/Discount Plans