Operator - Tube Winder

It is the Tube Winder Operator's purpose to convert raw paper material into fiber containers ready to be finished by the next stages of production.

Duties and responsibilities

• Uses a foot operated hydraulic lift to load master rolls of paper onto paper stand
• Threads paper from parent roll through rollers and guides and tapes end to previous roll
• Adjusts guides, mandrel and paper sizes to achieve proper side wall thickness per specs
• Regulates application of glue
• Operates machinery to automatically form paper into tubing for containers
• Monitors product for quality conformance per product specs
• Adjusts machine to correct any issues
• Reports any quality issues to department leader
• Keeps machinery and workstation clean
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Previous Experience in Production Setting preferred but not required
• Manual Dexterity
• Physical Strength to hold, push, lift or carry up to at least 15 pounds and the ability to control material up to 50 pounds with buddy assistance
• Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions, pay careful attention to detail and work safely

Working conditions

Job is located indoors in a climate-controlled facility. Standing for extended periods of time is required and job involves manual labor including, but not limited to, walking, bending, stooping, reaching, lifting and carrying.