Machine Operator

Position Description

Title: Converting Operator

Department: Converting

Immediate Supervisor: Manufacturing Manager

Status: Non-Exempt

Position Purpose: Safely operate the converting equipment to meet production goals efficiently. Perform set-ups and ensure that the quality and quantity of the product meets defined standards. The Converting Operator is responsible for maintaining the equipment and keeping the work area orderly and clean as defined in 5S standards. The Converting Operator is expected to follow all company and safety policies and procedures.

Principle Accountabilities

1. Ensure safe work practices and procedures are followed. Identify unsafe conditions and take corrective action on those within your control. Report all others immediately to site management. Suggest ideas for safety related improvements to the process or procedures.
2. Perform quality inspections using defined standards and methods. Perform First Piece Inspection including finished roll slitter set-up, finished roll length, wind tension and width verifications to ensure product quality.
3. Safely operate the converting equipment and follow the work order schedules to ensure proper product specifications are followed as they relate to width and length requirements, special set-up requirements, and proper materials selected for order.
4. Operate the various types of equipment in the converting area including the rewinder, case printer and labelers, case packer, palletizer and stretch wrapper. This includes start-up and shut-down procedures for these operations.
5. Operate material handling equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks and hoists to move, store, stage and/or load raw materials and product.
6. Controls downtime and ensures optimum machine performance by performing routine equipment process care, machine cleaning, and maintenance.
7. Record all production information into the shop floor system accurately and timely.
8. Ensure continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and needs.
9. Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rule and regulations.
10. Complete all required safety training on time.
11. Active participation in the Intertape Performance System (IPS) and participate in safety audits such as the Safety Observation program.
12. Related tasks as requested by manager.

Essential Skills and Experience

• High school diploma, equivalent, and/or demonstrated comprehension, written, and verbal communication skills to read and follow detailed production specifications.
• Minimum of two years of industrial experience preferred. Experience operating converting equipment desired. Mechanically inclined for set-up, operation, and troubleshooting preferred.
• Demonstrates practical problem-solving abilities. Prioritizes work to focus on important problems/issues. Communicates clearly and efficiently with other team members. Completes job tasks in a timely manner achieving defined production standards.
• Could regularly lift and/or move up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with assistance. Ability to maintain upright and/or standing position for majority of a 12-hour shift. Often walks while performing job duties. Often carries, pushes, or pulls up to 35 lbs. Must be able to bend, climb and use both hands to perform job duties. Operate hoist. Possess ability for rapid mental/muscular coordination simultaneously required for machine operation. Ability to maintain 3 points of contact for climbing stairs, ladders, and mounting/dismounting powered industrial trucks. Near/far/depth perception visual requirements required for machinery with moving parts.