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Updated March 14, 2024
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Example machine operator assistant requirements on a job description

Machine operator assistant requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in machine operator assistant job postings.
Sample machine operator assistant requirements
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Previous experience in a similar role
  • Knowledge of operating manual and power tools
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints and other documentation
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
Sample required machine operator assistant soft skills
  • Strong customer service skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Detail-oriented and organized
  • Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment

Machine operator assistant job description example 1

Prinsco Canada Inc machine operator assistant job description

NOW OFFERING A $500 SIGN ON BONUS!! Prinsco is now offering a $200 bonus after 30 days of employment and another $300 after 90 days of employment!

Prinsco has an opportunity for motivated Production / Manufacturing Assistants in Fargo, ND on all shifts! We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes health, dental, vision & life insurance, retirement savings with 401k match and much more. This position starts at $17.50. 1st shift is 7AM to 3PM. 2nd shift is 3PM-11PM (with a $2/hr differential) and 3rd shift is 11PM-7AM (with a $3/hr differential)
This is a great opportunity to learn and grow in a safe manufacturing environment, including:
Roll plastic pipe onto coiling machine, tie with twine and transport rolls/bundles to assigned staging area.
Verify that finished goods meet Prinsco s quality standards, identifying and reporting defects or improper machine operations immediately.
Assist other employees and cross-train in various production procedures and items.

Cultural Expectations:
Demonstrate a commitment to high personal and professional ethical standards, and align decisions with Prinsco Values, including giving recognition to those that you see living out our values.
Build and maintain open, honest working relationships with others, to set goals, resolve problems and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness.

We require the following qualifications:
A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) required with a minimum of six months of manufacturing or production (Prinsco preferred) experience.
Effective communication skills with the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out various instructions.
Ability to work in a loud noise environment; lift up to 25 pounds consistently and 75 pounds occasionally; use hands and reach with hands/arms, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl for up to 2/3 of the workday; and good distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more), peripheral vision and depth perception.

DISCLAIMER: This job description reflects management s assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
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Machine operator assistant job description example 2

PrideStaff machine operator assistant job description

  • State of the art, climate-controlled manufacturing facility in Plymouth, MN
  • Advancement opportunities
  • 1st day of work you will get 6 T-shirts, 2 sweatshirts, a baseball hat and a water
  • 401K with up to 4% match after 6 months
  • Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance, HSA Savings Plan
  • Life Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability
  • 120 hours of Paid Time Off accruing from day 1, access after 60 days
  • 8 paid holidays plus birthday holiday, worked holidays double pay
  • Yearly $100 boot reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Machine Operator Assistant Pay: $21-24/hour

  • +$2/hour for night shift
  • Guaranteed 8 hours overtime pay every 2 weeks but only work 84 hours!!

Machine Operator Assistant Job Overview: The Printing Press Machine Operator Assistant will assist the Press Operator in setting up and running of an 8 or 10 color Flexographic Printing press.

Machine Operator Assistant 12 Hour Rotating Shifts:

  • 7 days off every 2 weeks!!
    • Work 3 days week 1 (36 hours)
    • Work 4 days week 2 (48 hours)
  • Guaranteed 8 hours overtime pay every 2 weeks but only work 84 hours!!
  • 2 Shifts Available:
    • Day Shift 6am-6:10pm
    • Night Shift 6pm-6:10am
  • Work every other weekend

Machine Operator Assistant Key Job Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Minimum of 2 year experience running machines similar to as described below
  • Able to work rotating 12 hour shifts (3 days week 1, 4 days week 2) and work every other weekend
  • Work hours beyond the normal workday based on the demands of the business cycle, customer volume of business
  • Ability to perform simple arithmetic
  • Willing to stand most of the shift, able to lift up to 75lbs occasionally

Machine Operator Assistant

Machine Operator Assistant Key Job Duties (Training program designed to help you succeed ):

  • Assist the Press Operator in setting up and running of an 8 or 10 color Flexographic Printing press
  • Load and unload roll on machine, must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
  • Load and unload print sleeves
  • Check ink viscosity and clean print station and ink pumps
  • Assemble and adjust doctor blade chamber
  • Able to take direction and follow Press Operator needs
  • Maintain Housekeeping standards and work safely at all times
Company DescriptionPrideStaff is a Top 1% Staffing Company! PrideStaff has earned ClearlyRated’s Best of Staffing Client and Talent Diamond Awards for five years running. Also, PrideStaff was recognized by Staffing Industry Analysts as one of the fastest-growing staffing firms in the U.S.
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Machine operator assistant job description example 3

Kelly Services machine operator assistant job description

NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED, PAID WEEKLY!
$18.00/hour starting pay rate.

A large paper converting manufacturing company in Green Bay, WI is seeking Machine Operator Assistants! No experience is required, as they are offering on-the-job training. Some manufacturing experience is preferred.

  • TEMP-TO-HIRE FULLTIME POSITIONS
  • WEEKLY PAY
  • ON THE JOB TRAINING
  • ON THE BUS LINE

Benefits Once Hired:

  • 80 Hours of Paid Time Off in first year**
  • 401K - 50% match on your contributions up to 15%*
  • Production Bonus - up to 3.5% each quarter*
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Referral program
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance
  • Overtime
  • Bonus pay

Pay Rate: $18.00/hour

***Overtime available weekly

Shifts:

  • 12-hour 2-2-3 schedule, rotating bi-weekly (2 weeks working nights, 2 weeks working days)
    • 6:30a - 6:30p & 6:30p - 6:30a rotating

Essential Functions:

To perform this job optimally, an individual must perform each crucial duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Understand and apply customer specifications to the operation of the machine to ensure finished goods align with customer requirements.
  • Program and supervise computerized operating panel. Calculate and resolve accurate core size, roll diameters, required footage and perforation.
  • Initiate set up, operations, and adjustments of the rewinder and all down-stream equipment to achieve established production quota.
  • Program log saw and clamp product in log saw. Settle and verify cut accuracy and adjust as needed.
  • Perform hourly quality checks to ensure accuracy of production run and the submittal of daily quality reports to QA department.
  • Monitors and performs product changeovers in conjunction with the Rapid Changeover Technicians (RCO Techs).
  • Adjust embossing unit and change core chuck as needed.

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or GED required
  • Learn/perform basic machine maintenance and setup
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Must be willing to learn and be trained in new methods and processes
  • Must be able to work day and night shift

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Company DescriptionAt Kelly, we’re always thinking about what’s next and advising job seekers on new ways of working to reach their full potential. In fact, we’re a leading advocate for temporary/nontraditional workstyles, because we believe they allow flexibility and tremendous growth opportunities that enable a better way to work and live (plus, did we mention we provide a ton of benefits?). Connecting great people with great companies is what we do best, and our employment opportunities span a wide variety of workstyles, skill levels, and industries around the world.
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Updated March 14, 2024

Zippia Research Team
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