Paper Machine Operator
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 operation working 12 hour shifts in a 4 shift rotational concept. 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
- Post-secondary educational degree (2 to 4 year degree from college, university, technical school, military, vocational or other advanced educational institution) REQUIRED
- Mechanical aptitude with basic computer use and knowledge
- Ability to stand for long periods and have good mobility
- Ultra-cognizant of their surroundings and potential hazards
- Able to lift 50+ pounds (not repetitively)
- Climb stairs
- Climb ladders
- Use hand tools
- No known chemical sensitivity
- Function in an environment of extreme temperatures
- 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
- House Keeping, washing up, shoveling debris
- Working knowledge of equipment design for capabilities of small repairs of paper mill equipment
Nice To Haves
- Previous papermaking experience
Responsibilities
- 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
- Monitor, control, and adjust machines, equipment and processes
- 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 to 100% of one month's base salary every quarter through our mill incentive program!
- Paid Holidays & Vacation
- Company Provided Uniforms
- Annual Safety Allowances for Boots ($300) & Glasses ($250)
- Medical (HSA Plan), Dental, and Vision Plans
- 401K Plan with Company Match
- 100% Tuition Reimbursement to fuel your continued education
- Healthy Lifestyle Programs
- Earn 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
- Career Growth: We are committed to your professional development with practical application training that may include travel to other Pratt Paper Mills and ongoing educational certificate programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
