Production Operator I
Operate and set up slot die coating/laminating and extrusion lines, make compounds, inspect adhesive coatings, and train operators.
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Why it is interesting. Hands-on setup of slot die heads and adhesive coating on production laminator and extrusion lines
Might not be for you. Production-floor shift work with 12-hour shifts and heavy roll handling, not R&D
Adjacent materials role:Runs slot die coating/laminator or extrusion machine; makes compounds, adjusts slot die head, inspects adhesive during the coating process
- Seniority
- Technician
- Work
- On-site
- Type
- Full-time
- Industry
- General manufacturing
- Role
- Manufacturing / Production
Role details
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1) Read/follow written process instructions for all products produce on machine 2) Obtain work order for scheduled item and request materials from forklift driver 3) Verify that proper materials have been received to the machine 4) Helps making compounds when ended 5) Properly set air pressure, brake tension, temperature dials, buttons, and gauges to start and operate machine according to the parameters of the work order. 6) Assemble/Disassemble Slot Die Head 7) Adjust Slot die Blocks 8) Adjust angle of the slot die head 9) Set-ups raw material rolls on the machines.
10) Makes sure machine is threaded properly to the work order 11) Obtain correct weights and get okay from QA to start processing 12) Visually inspects the material and adhesive during the coating process for defects. 13) Monitor equipment and process output.
14) Makes sure that all proper tests are being done and our meeting specification 15) Completes production paperwork and enters information into operating system 16) Trains new operators in all operations in running machine and making compounds 17) Troubleshoots operating problems or material speciation’s 18) Responsible to make sure housekeeping is being done and area is clean at the end of every shift 19) Make sure next shift is set up to succeed with all items at the machine and ready to go. QUALIFICATIONS Must have achieved qualification as an Assistant Machine Operator or Machine Operator on either a laminator or extrusion machine.
WORKING CONDITIONS Must be able to stand for extended periods of time. Shifts vary from 12 hours to 8 hours and may be altered depending on the demands of the business and the need to service customers adequately. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Must be able to push or pull carts, move materials and or equipment up to 50 pounds. Must be able to reach and or bend to make machine adjustments or modifications. Must be able to insert shafts into rolls weighing 40 to 60 pounds for loading and unloading of machine.
The essential duties, physical demands and work environment characteristics described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. If possible, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions where it may not cause undue hardship or safety risks to the company and / or the employee.
