Coating Operator I

Description

Company Profile:

Arlon Graphics, LLC is a cast vinyl manufacturing company in the business of creating innovative material for visual expression. Founded in 1958, Arlon Graphics manufactures and markets high-quality pressure-sensitive materials for the fleet, architectural, digital imaging, and signage markets. Through more than 180 distribution partners across the globe, a growing number of strategically positioned sales offices and warehouses, and customer-centric operations, Arlon is recognized as a global leader in graphic films. Join the Arlon Graphics conversation and follow us at @arlongraphics on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. For more information, visit arlon.com.

Summary/Objective: 

Perform duties to set up and operate department coating machinery to coat and/or laminate film in accordance with customer specifications, product specifications and shop orders.

Roles Responsibilities:

· Coat and/or laminate as instructed by Lead Operator and outlined on shop orders, standard operating procedures, and work instructions.

· Review shop orders and process specifications to determine materials required, quantity and product dimensions, and machine set-up.

General Coating Functions: 

· Ability to read shop orders, material part numbers, and weekly product schedule. 

· Setup – Align and load material roll on unwind shaft and thread material through machine according to SOP. 

· Unload rolls from the machine and move to appropriate staging area. 

· Ability to setup, clean up and troubleshoot the printer. 

· Ability to make liner and vinyl splice including operation and adjustment of the accumulator. 

· Clean and set-up wet-end equipment (coating head, pump and filters) as needed and monitor and make process/equipment as needed. Identify coating defects and make corrective action to eliminate the defect. 

· Operate the wet end control panel. 

· Follow safety rules and keep work area in a clean and orderly condition. 

· Set up pump, tote, hose, liner and adhesive according to work order requirements. 

· Handling Hazardous Waste and procedures. 

· Operate Forklift and Safety procedures. 

· Operate Hoist and Safety procedures. 

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

Person Description: 

Skills and Experience

• Must embody the Arlon core values of Teamwork, Excellence, Accountability, Integrity and Inspiration on a daily basis. 
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Good listening techniques
• Pleasant, positive attitude
• Team player/interact well with others
• Organized
• Time management
• Flexible
• Customer oriented

Education and Experience:

· Minimum requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent. 

· Six months of previous manufacturing experience is preferred.

· Ability to use basic mathematics, common fractions and decimals.

Pay Transparency

The current pay for this position is $20.75 per hour. Rate of pay will depend on factors such as market conditions and location, job-related knowledge and skills, education, training and experience.  If hired, employment will be at will.  The Company reserves the right to modify pay, as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program, at any time. EOE

EEO Statement

Arlon is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable laws. 

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