Tapes & Films Operator

Nature of Work:

This position performs production duties associated with the manufacturing of tape and film products. Future expectations of the qualified individual are to become coater operator.

Examples of Work:

¨ Operate production coating equipment.

¨ Preform changeover for different product families including tapes and films.

¨ Load/Unload laminate, liner, and finished coater rolls from coater.

¨ Label finished coater rolls and record production.

¨ Change glue drums and prepare raw material for production.

¨ Verify raw materials are correct according to job order.

¨ Create and load product family recipes for Coater line and Mahlo gaging system.

¨ Complete required paperwork according to Company guidelines.

¨ Examine in-process materials to determine compliance with quality standards.

¨ Sample product and performs quality checks according to Quality Control procedures.

¨ Maintain equipment by performing preventative maintenance tasks.

¨ Responsible for cleanliness of work area and adherence to OSHA regulations.

¨ Cleans equipment on a regular basis and as needed.

¨ Operate forklift to move and store raw materials and finished goods.

¨ Perform regular safety inspections and makes recommendations for improvement.

¨ Recommend improvements to product appearance and flow.

¨ Assists mechanic as required.

¨ Performs other duties assigned by management.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

¨ Attention to detail skills.

¨ Ability to operate packaging equipment and computers.

¨ Ability to accomplish multiple tasks.

¨ Ability to become a licensed forklift operator.

¨ Ability to communicate well with other employees, particularly regarding production issues.

¨ Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

¨ Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

¨ Ability to follow all safety rules and regulations.

¨ Ability to write routine correspondence and complete production paperwork.

¨ Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

¨ Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.

¨ Ability to work extended hours as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

¨ Training:
High School education or equivalent.

¨ Experience:
Six weeks related experience preferred.