Laminator Operator_Lamination - 3rd Shift

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for the overall operation of the Laminator Machine and supplying good, quality product with the ability to meet deadlines in a safe manner. Additional responsibilities will include: assistance with creating SOP and other production related documentation, inventory data-entry and cross-training into other job functions as needed. This position requires routine attendance to departmental, production, safety and Company meetings.

• Set-up, operate, troubleshoot and make necessary adjustments to the Laminator machine following established procedures and guidelines with minimal supervision to laminate material.
  • Conduct a visual inspection and perform general preventive maintenance of the laminator
  • Power on machine
  • Gather all necessary materials
  • Set-up machine per product specific set-up sheet
  • Using computer station and work panel controls, select appropriate options to include adhesive, air chucks, splice complete, etc. Refer to SOP for step-by-step setup procedures for use of computer station and work panel controls.
  • Feed/jog material and web through machine or splice if material is already on machine
  • Go to adhesive area and place adhesive in front of IR’s
  • Set temperature and monitor until it gets to the required temp
  • Begin running machine
  • Web bottom layer at IR station
  • Turn nip “on”
  • Increase speed and monitor tension at the IR station and cooling conveyor area
  • Turn on waterjet and begin trimming
  • Check tension on waterjet based on thickness of material
  • Remove material from machine
  • Stage rolls for put-away using appropriate equipment
  • Once laminator process is complete, print production s and place on material
• Adhere to and follow all quality guidelines. Continually check product for quality throughout the manufacturing process.
• Operate fork truck to transport raw materials and finished products while adhering to all power industrial equipment rules and safety requirements
• Maintain clean work environment by cleaning belt from adhesive, IR’s and work area as needed; maintain machine as required by changing blades as required and report any maintenance issues immediately to supervisor and maintenance department
• Utilize computer at workstation to login, enter/review production data and work orders as required
• Cross-train into other job functions providing assistance as necessary within the department

• High School Diploma/GED required
• 4 years of machine operator/manufacturing experience preferred; 12-months manufacturing or machine operating experience required; department experience preferred
• English fluency (read, write, speak); strong communication skills required (written/verbal)
• Forklift experience preferred
• Cross-training within department/location will be required as part of position
• Proven ability to multitask in a stressful environment (dirty, confined spaces, strict timelines, etc.), attention to detail, and adapt to changing demands
• Read and understand units of measure
• Ability to perform basic math functions
• Demonstrated comfort with data entry and basic computer skills; ERP experience preferred
• Must be safety conscious and carry out work responsibilities in a safe manner
• Must be able to work overtime to meet operational requirements
• Able to safely perform related physical requirements/demands of the role

The work environment characteristics below are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.

• Manufacturing Environment:
  This position may operate in a manufacturing setting with conditions of high-pressure air/steam/gas, hazardous gas/chemical fumes, extreme heat and temperature variations, loud noise, exposure to dangerous machinery, dirty work environment and/or exposure to dust (pigment). The position is required to wear PPE including, but not limited to safety glasses, steel toe/composite boots and earplugs.

• Prolonged periods of standing, walking, using tools, and performing repetitive actions that entail frequent bending, reaching, climbing, stooping, lifting, pounding, pushing and/or pulling. Move throughout the work location to comply with safety requirements.
• Exert up to 130 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move object.
• Manual dexterity to move material and operate equipment.
• Communicate effectively (write, speak) with supervisors and others on…