Machine Assistant/Helper - Dallas, TX

Machine Assistant/Helper - Dallas, TX # Machine Assistant/Helper - Dallas, TXDallas, TX 75212## Description**PRINCIPAL DUTIES:** **Safety*** Maintain a safe work environment at all times: Operate machinery only when trained to do so and in a safe manner* Make sure that a machine is properly shut down prior to maintenance and after work has been completed* Wear the proper clothing and make use of the proper safety equipment* Participate in training, always try to understand why instructions are given rather than simply performing tasks* Report safety issues in a prompt fashion**Assistant*** Assist Operator as required and instructed* Prepare bottom sheets or get pallets ready* Stack boxes based on the Specifications contained in the Master* Fill out Load Tags* Band/Strap Boxes* Assist in feeding machine* Push boxes on the line* Move carts or pallets* Assist in Machine Set up* Gather and move material* Clean, sweep, vacuum area* Clean Machine* Learn by doing* Ask questions of Operators* Act as Operator under the Supervision of the Operator* Assist in shutting down equipment* Return pallets, neatly stack in pallet storage area* Throw away ink buckets## Helper* Know how to read Plant Masters* Call for paper* Check to see that paper is the correct size, material, color, flute, measure scores, etc.* Locate Order if necessary* Transport Order to the machine* Check Order #* Cut straps* Discard top sheets* Pick the scraps hanging from the boxes* Stack the boxes so that they are easier to feed* Turn boxes in the right direction* Feed Boxes into the machine* Ensure that the Boxes are feeding correctly; notify the Operator if they are turning, feeding wrong, etc.* Assist the stacker if finished with feeding**Operator*** Ensure that the machine is operated in a safe fashion at all times, shut down the machine immediately if necessary* Receive the schedule and Master’s from the Shift Supervisor* Review Masters to understand scope of work to be performed (Determine specifications of the job, if there are overages, shortages, special requests, etc.)* Schedule orders to maximize efficiency* Enter order and run information into the machine properly* Set Up Machine* Follow Ink Management Procedure (Color, pigmentation mixing, viscosity, pH, “watering down”, etc.)* Coordinate with the Plate Mounter and Die Maker* Perform Set up* Calibrate and adjust Machine as necessary* Make sure print and labels are on the box correctly* Coordinate Label and print quality with Senior Graphics Designer* Check slot depth* Measure slots and scores* Check glue joint for proper seal* Match color with swatch* Ensure that boxes are stacked correctly (bottom sheets, pattern, number per pallet, load trays, samples if applicable)* Always run the first box, then “set it up” and examine to ensure proper quality* Embody accountability for machine production* Ensure quality for machine production* Train helpers and Feeders* Also examine incoming material to ensure quality of previous crews if work has already been performed at another machine* If questions arise, consult with the Shift Supervisor* If completed with work, or if crew is not busy due to maintenance problems, direct crew to the Shift Supervisor to ask about assignment of other duties* Monitor and dispose of scrap* Review Machine Efficiency Reports to ensure proper performance* If performance is above average make sure that Helpers understand why, offer suggestions concerning improved production method to Supervisor if applicable* If performance is low and assistance can be offered, notify Supervisor (Problems with Helper, training issues, maintenance problems, material problems, etc.)* Ensure that the machine and workstation are maintained properly and cleaned on a regular basis* If machine problems occur, notify the Shift Supervisor and coordinate repairs with the Maintenance Supervisor## Qualifications**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:** EXPERIENCE: Minimum two years hands-on experience in these or related functionsEDUCATION: High School diploma/GED #J-18808-Ljbffr SupplyOne Inc.