Super Operator - Converting Department presso Pratt Industries

Super Operator - Converting

Location

Wapakoneta Corrugator-0131

Job Description

Join Our Team at Pratt Industries – Wapakoneta Corrugator!

At Pratt Industries, we’re committed to investing in your growth as much as you invest in us. If you’re looking for a company that values your skills and provides opportunities for career advancement, Pratt Industries is the perfect place for you! We recognize the value of your maintenance experience and reward it with competitive pay, excellent benefits, and unmatched career growth potential.

Why Work with Pratt Industries?

• Great Career Opportunities: We are committed to developing our team members and providing opportunities for career growth at Pratt.
• Fantastic Benefits:
• Health Insurance & Wellness Program within 1 month of hire
• Paid Holidays from Day 1
• 3-Months: 401(k) with match
• 6-Months: Paid vacation days
• 12-Months: Full tuition reimbursement & paid childbearing/parenting leave

About the Role

The Converting Super Operator will help ensure the safe operations of machinery and the quality and quantity of product produced. They must have the ability to effectively operate two or more different machines in the converting department; this includes one die cutter and one Flexo folder gluer.  They contribute to the complete functionality of the machine center in addition to the general maintenance of the production area. This includes all reports and/or data collection and effective operation of the machine center to its highest standard. All individuals assigned to the machine are to work together in a safe, efficient and effective manner to insure the production of a quality product. To achieve this level of operations all employees are required to comply with all applicable Plant and OSHA safety rules.

NORMAL DUTIES may include the following:

• Monitors quality and specifications of incoming stock for flute, size; score position, color, label, label direction, print, and print direction and condition.
• Monitors quality and specifications of plates and drawings.
• Monitors and adjusts the pH and viscosity of the ink used for each job.
• Mounts cutting dies, printing plates
• Pulls rolls per the factory order
• Sets side gates, belts, stacker attachments per factory order
• Places machine in time
• Read and follow correct lay down on the ink downs
• Sets caliper for board and printing plate(s)
• Maintains information in the computer system in a timely manner
• Makes adjustments needed to ensure product being produced meets all quality standards.
• Reports any inability to meet quality standards or setup standards to machine center supervisor.
• Reports any maintenance problems to the machine center supervisor and assist as needed in the repair of the machine center.
• Prepares for next order while monitoring current production, as time will allow.
• Performs quality checks on product before and during production to ensure quality standards are met and maintained during production.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

What We’re Looking For:

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High School diploma or general education degree (GED); or five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret written documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, factory orders, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to communicate effectively.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure (English and Metric systems), using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to read an English and metric system tape measure.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization may exist.  Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

What’s the Work Environment Like?

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, an individual is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell.  An individual frequently is required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  An individual must regularly lift and/or move up to ten pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to twenty-five pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job, an individual regularly works near moving mechanical parts.  The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and temperature variations.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the normal job functions.

Additional Information

Sustainable Careers Start Here

At Pratt Industries, we innovate to create packaging solutions that protect and deliver the products people need. Doing it in a sustainable, responsible way. That’s who we are.

• Leading manufacturer of sustainable corrugated packaging solutions.
• Employer of more than 7,500 green-collar workers at facilities throughout the U.S.
• Recover more than 3 million tons of recyclable material.
• World’s largest privately-held manufacturer of 100% recycled containerboard.

EEOC Statement

Pratt Industries provides equal employment [and affirmative action] opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

Division

Northern Corrugator