Double Backer Op - 3rd Shift

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Why Work with Pratt Industries?

• Great Career Opportunities :
  We are committed to developing our team members and providing opportunities for career growth at Pratt.
• Fantastic Benefits :
• Health Insurance & Wellness Program within 1 month of hire
• Paid Holidays from Day 1
• 401(k) with match
• Paid vacation days
• Tuition reimbursement & paid childbearing/parenting leave
• $500 healthy lifestyles reimbursement program
• Safety shoe and vision reimbursement program
• And much more!

SUMMARY Responsible for all activities associated with running the double-backer including setup, operation, cleanup, and recommending improvements to operations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Set up bridge guides and glue station in accordance with proper setup techniques.
• Check wet end lineups to verify correct roll stock is received and used.
• Put rolls of paper in mill roll stands ensuring proper size and grade of paper to be run and make splices and paper changes as necessary.
• Make adjustments during runs for tension, alignment, adhesion, and warp control.
• Trim only the necessary amount of paper from the rolls when preparing for splices.
• Remove roll stock from the machine when necessary and mark the proper size, grade, diameter, and lineal footage on the roll and place core plugs in each end of the buttrolls.
• Maximize the utilization of equipment by operating the double-backer at available capacity and speed in line with those of the corrugator.
• Clean starch pans, metering rolls, and glue rolls when necessary.
• Keep the double backer area clean.
• Complete necessary reports in an accurate and timely manner, including but not limited to:
  Production Data, Machine Operational Status, Safety Data, Quality Data.
• Turn in maintenance work orders to supervisor for needed repairs. Be proactive in the maintenance of equipment.
• Take all paper off of cores of stub rolls.
• Assist the Corrugator Operator as necessary.
• Assist in the training of dry end personnel.
• Adheres to production schedule. Makes recommendations for optimizing the schedule to meet cost, quality and service goals.
• Reports any unusual scheduling issues to Supervisor.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.
• Additional duties may be assigned by management.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE High school diploma or GED.

Candidates are PREFERRED who offer the following:
Prior work experience in the corrugated industry. 6 months' experience on the dry end of the corrugator

LANGUAGE SKILLS Able to read and follow instructions on factory masters.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Able to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy. Able to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, measurement, volume and rate. Able to apply concepts of high school math.

REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or graphic form. Ability to deal with problems involving one or more concrete variables in standardized situations.

TECHNICAL SKILLS The individual must have a working knowledge of the following:
Equipment design and capabilities that can be translated into efficient operation. Product layouts and production specifications Product quality specifications Quality standards

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS May be required to maintain a current Lift Truck Operator License.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms;

and stoop, kneel,…