Machine Operator, 8 Hours: 6a-2p

Summary Responsible for all activities associated with safely operating production machines

including setup, operation, cleanup, and recommending improvements to operations to

meet customer demand.

Duties And Responsibilities  Work safely at all times, be aware of surroundings and understand and comply with

Pratt Industries Safety rules, operating procedures, and help hold co-workers

responsible for safety related items. Participate in Plant Safety Committee.

 Follow at all times GMPs (Good Manufacturing Processes)

 Learn and comply with Pratt Industries quality procedures and policies. Stop bad

quality from leaving the facility to the Customer. Catch it on the front end of

manufacturing the product. Strong attention to detail for poor quality; prevent bad

quality being sent to customer.

 Maximize the utilization of equipment by operating the machinery at available

capacity and speed. Improve set up times daily, improve downtime daily. Identify

and address mechanical concerns and report to Production Supervisor or

Production Manager or Plant Mechanical Tech/Specialist

 Housekeeping and cleaning of work areas – keep clean and free of tripping hazards

during shift and end of shift cleaning of the area. In addition, good housekeeping of

areas employee utilizes; break rooms, bathrooms, refrigerators etc.

 Learn and understand capability and capacity of machine and drive efficiencies

limiting waste and downtime. Do not sacrifice quality for machine speeds – must

have both excellent quality and high efficiencies with minimal downtime.

 Train and assist Assistant Machine Operators, Machine Helpers and Production

Utility with job duties on the machine, downtime, setup times and quality.

 Cross-train on other machines and learns other positions in the plant.

 Complete necessary reports in an accurate and timely manner, including but not

limited to: Production Data, Machine Operational Status, Safety Data, Quality Data.

 Turn in maintenance work order requests to supervision for needed repairs on the

machine or machines. Be proactive in the maintenance and housekeeping of

equipment.

 Switch duties with co-workers as necessary. Learning environment to learn as many

job duties to assist with plant growth and personal and professional growth

opportunities.

 Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining

good housekeeping.

 Adheres to production schedule. Makes recommendations for optimizing the

schedule to meet cost, quality and service goals. Reports any unusual scheduling

issues to Supervisor.

 Must be able to work overtime as necessary, sometimes on short notice. We serve

our customers 24x7 – 365 days a year and sometimes work on holidays not

avoidable.

 Additional duties may be assigned by management.

EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE High school diploma or GED.

Candidates Are PREFERRED Who Offer The Following Prior work experience in the packaging industry; paper, plastics, converting

6 months’ experience in some type of manufacturing operation.

Language Skills Able to read and follow instructions; quality, safety, job packets

Mathematical Skills Able to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy. Able to calculate figures and amounts

such as percentages, measurement, volume and rate. Able to apply concepts of high school

math.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written,

oral, or graphic form. Ability to deal with problems involving one or more concrete

variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

May be required to maintain a current Lift Truck Operator License.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk,

and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel;

reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may

occasionally be required to sit. The employee must regularly 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.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving

mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.

The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne

particles; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.