Laminator Operator

Job Summary:

The Laminator Operator - Production Specialist will be responsible for operating the lamination machine to produce laminated rolls of film according to company and customer specifications and quality standards in the most effective and economical manner possible.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate the lamination machine to produce laminated rolls of film according to company and customer specifications and quality standards.
• Set up the lamination machine to meet customer requirements, including type of adhesive, correct print rolls, specified sealant webs, etc.
• Maintain assigned work area in a clean and orderly fashion.
• Responsible for all Safety and Regulatory programs and requirements.
• Responsible for reading order copy and setting up the Laminator to meet customer requirements.
• Use all appropriate personal protective equipment and follow safe manufacturing practices.
• Full responsibility for the complete operation and production of the laminator, including the quality of all laminated material.
• Responsible for the direction and performance of the Laminator Assistant, including the continuous training of the Assistant in his/her duties.
• Responsible for the cleanliness of the laminators and surrounding areas.
• Responsible for the training of assistants who have been chosen to train as an operator and the reporting of progress, or lack thereof, to the Shift Leader.
• Responsible for laminated job set-up, sleeves, make ready, and verification of correct film for each job.
• Responsible for maintaining accurate records in Shop Floor computer of the roll tickets and weights placed on each roll.
• Responsible for maintaining accurate records on the Quality Assurance Check Sheets.
• Return all adhesives, sleeves, film, etc. to the proper locations with proper identification upon completion of an order.
• Report damaged or excessively worn sleeves to the Shift Leader for replacement.
• Responsible for the safe operation of equipment and safety of Lamination associates.
• Prior to starting a job, the order jacket will be checked to determine the details of the job: insuring suitable make ready is on hand, correct film size/PE #, gauge, grade, sleeves, Job History Card.
• Approve a tear sheet from each laminated roll.
• Provide a tear sheet to the QA Lab for appropriate testing.
• Maximize production time by minimizing set up times and insure maximum production speed for best results.
• Approve and initial each roll produced.
• Comply with all company policies, regulations, and procedures assigned to all associates.
• Ability to drive a fork lift and other powered industrial equipment.
• Must be able to cover off shifts due to PTO and call outs.
• Performs other duties as directed or requested by Shift Leader or Production Manager.

Requirements:

• Requires a thorough knowledge of company procedures and quality standards.
• Technical knowledge of adhesives and film properties would be beneficial.
• Requires the ability to read and interpret work orders and spec sheets.
• Requires an operating knowledge of his/her particular machine capabilities.
• Required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, and bend.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls, and to reach with hands and arms.
• Able to work in pressroom environment where varying temperatures, noise, solvent and ink odors are present, but within established OSHA guidelines.