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.