Machine Assistant 1 - 3rd Shift

Job Title:

Machine Assistant 1

Department:
Converting

Reports to:

Converting Supervisor

Location:

Converting Floor

Position Summary

The Machine Assistant 1 supports the Operator in the setup, operation, and changeovers. This role bridges hands-on machine work with quality accountability, serving as the primary quality check point during production runs and taking an active role in changeovers and minor adjustments. The Machine Assistant 1 is expected to be capable of safely operating the machine for short periods in the Operator's absence and actively developing toward full Operator competency.

3rd

Shift: 10PM - 6AM Su-Th, occasional weekends and overtime as needed

Compensation

The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity. At ND Paper, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

About Us

ND Paper is a leading manufacturer of high-quality pulp, paper, and packaging products in the United States, generating over half a billion dollars in annual sales. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Nine Dragons Paper (Holdings) Limited – the largest container board producer in the world – ND Paper is part of a global network committed to excellence and innovation. With two integrated pulp and paper mills in Rumford, Maine and Biron, Wisconsin, a packaging plant in Sturtevant, Wisconsin, and two sheeting facilities in Langhorne, Pennsylvania and Fairmont, West Virginia, the ND Paper family produces nearly one million tons of products annually.

Our 1,100 dedicated employees are the heart of our operations, and we are committed to fostering positive work environments where individuals can advance and thrive. At ND Paper, we are investing in our future, and that starts with our staff.



Key Responsibilities & Expected Results

• Demonstrate safety as a core value and establish a safe work environment by actively leading the safe execution of work.
• Assist the Operator with all phases of job changeover: removing and staging plates, dies, anilox rolls, and ink systems; setting up fold sections and glue systems per job specifications.
• Set up and verify glue system temperatures, bead placement, and application weight at the start of each job; monitor glue quality throughout the run.
• Perform and document first-article quality inspections at job startup: verify dimensions, score depth, fold quality, print registration, and glue placement against approved specifications.
• Conduct in-process quality checks at defined intervals; document results on the quality log and communicate deviations to the Operator immediately.
• Make minor press adjustments (fold, score, glue, infeed timing) under Operator direction; develop independent adjustment capability over time.
• Outfeed, stacking, and quality sampling tasks.
• Monitor production counts, speed, and waste rate; alert the Operator to trends or anomalies.
• Assist with ink mixing, color matching, and ink viscosity checks as directed; maintain ink station cleanliness as assigned.
• Lead outfeed and cleanup at job end; ensure changeover area is ready for next job before shift handoff.
• Operate the machine independently for short durations (e.g., Operator break, brief absence) at the Supervisor's authorization.
• Participate in downtime logging: record reason, duration, and corrective action for any unplanned stop exceeding 5 minutes.
• All other duties as assigned.

• High school/GED required.
• Minimum 6–12 months of experience in a manufacturing environment, converting experience is preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret job tickets including board specification, print spec, die layout, fold style, and bundle count.
• Basic understanding of corrugated quality standards: acceptable scoring, print defects, glue bond, and dimensional tolerances.
• Comfortable operating at machine speed while maintaining quality awareness — multitasking under production pressure.
• Bilingual…