What are the responsibilities and job description for the UV Coating Machine Operator position at CFL USA, LLC?
CFL USA, LLC
UV coating Machine Operator
CFL USA, LLC is currently seeking candidates to join our rapidly expanding team. We seek to hire an experienced UV Machine Operator in our new manufacturing facility located in Adairsville, Georgia. If you have a strong background in manufacturing processes, and if you possess a passion to continuously improve, we want to hear from you.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Before machine start up:
- Learn the UV application and curing process and get trained on the UV line
- Follow and support the machinery supplier during the startup of the machine
- Learn all the necessary tests related to UV process and quality
- Start up the machine and ramp-up production
- After machine start up:
- Perform daily checklists to ensure productivity, quality and machine availability
- Gap and calibrate application and doctor rollers
- Adjust roller speed, energy and other process parameters
- Adjust the roller gap to get the correct grammage
- Perform regular quality checks to make sure the product is within standard including but not limited to adhesion, weight, gloss, micro scratch, deep scratch, etc.
- Communicate quality or compliance concerns with urgency
- Ensure product compliance to company standards and specifications
- Adjust the necessary mechanisms to correct production issues
- Replace or fix machine components and report in case of major failures and downtime
- Communicate and cooperate with maintenance to keep the machine running longer and improve the lifespan of the wear parts
- Record machine downtime and help to collect production data
- Control available raw materials on the line and work closely with planning team to ensure the materials align with the schedule and have a continuous run
- Perform position duties in the safest, most efficient manner
- Maintain a clean and organized work environment
Required Skills/Abilities:
- 2 years of experience with roller coating machines, preferably with UV coatings
- Discipline to follow checklists and periodic quality checks
- Willing to learn a new process and develop skills of coating application and printing
- The candidate needs to understand the technical side of the machine and be able to identify abnormal noises and behaviors.
- Must be able to demonstrate basic math skills
- Responsible, organized, communicative and team player
- Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to demonstrate.
- Must be able to clearly communicate in verbal and written communication with teammates and supervision.
- Microsoft Excel skills are a plus
Education and Experience:
- Prefer at least 2 years of experience in an LVT manufacturing role. Prefer previous work with highly automated equipment on a continuous line such as extrusion, profiling/finishing and high technician machine operator in luxury vinyl flooring.
- Must have at least a GED or high school diploma.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds at times.
- Must be willing and able to work in an LVT manufacturing environment.
- Must be able to work 12 hour, rotating shifts
- Must be able to navigate the manufacturing environment within the Extrusion, Profiling and UV department (automated, continuous line)
CFL USA, LLC is an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting or in any aspect of the employment process on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
