Machine Operator 3

Responsibilities

Laminator Operator/Printer 1st Shift        7:00am-3:30pm            
Non-Exempt
JOB TITLE                                        FLSA STATUS 

Taylorsville                                                                   
LOCATION                                                                                     

BASIC PURPOSE:   Operate lamination equipment in the production of flexible laminates for use in the aerospace industry. 
  

PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES - ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:     (Other duties may be assigned)
1.    Lead as part of a 3-man laminating crew. 
2.    Monitor quality of raw materials as well as finished goods.
3.    Provide samples to quality control personnel as required.
4.    Move, load and unload inventory and other materials and equipment utilizing a variety of motorized forklifts and manual handling devices.
5.    Perform change-over activities including roll and adhesive clean-up. 
6.    Record data transactions related to the use, production, and movement of materials.
7.    Assist in maintenance, slitting and traffic as needed and directed.
8.    Special projects and assignments as needed.
9.    Set up machine controls in accordance with SOP.
10.    Monitor adhesive level lay-down, material tracking and oven temp.
11.    Monitor all machine settings, controls & readouts.
12.    Preparation of the coater for each particular product run.

DIMENSIONS:
•    Organization, cleanliness, adherence to company policies/procedures, attention to quality, attention to details and accuracy of paperwork are important facets of this position.
•    Perform all job-related activities in a safe, effective, and efficient manner within the companies’ stated policies, procedures and standards of practice including those related to Environmental, Health and Safety.
•    Minimize waste-Avoid Scrap
•    Maximize Efficiency-reduce downtime
•    Be the driving force, take charge, motivate.  
•    Dedication
•    Reliability

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal
•    Maintenance Supervisor-Taylorsville
•    Quality control personnel
•    Laminator Supervisors-Taylorsville
•    General Manager-Taylorsville
•    Machine and Maintenance Operators-Taylorsville

External
•    None
 

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:
3+ years’ lamination, printing, and/or coating experience.  Experience operating mixing equipment, oxidizers or slitters is a plus. Mechanical aptitude is a plus.  Experience with excel spreadsheets is required for data entry. Knowledge of Adhesive formulations a plus.

MENTAL & PHYSICAL ASPECTS:     

•    Mental and visual demands:
o    General intelligence High school level
o    Motor coordination skills – Must be excellent
o    Coordination of eyes, hands, and feet – Must be excellent
o    Verbal intelligence High school level
Math skills High school level
o    Color determination Necessary

•    Physical working conditions: 
o    Sitting As needed for paperwork, forklift operation and other duties 
o    Stooping and crouching __Crawling __Walking __Climbing ___ These are regular requirements of this position when operating production equipment.
o    Lifting (how much, how often) Regularly, up to 70 lbs. 
o    Reaching __ Pushing/pulling __Carrying __Grasping __ These are regular requirements of this position.
o    Speaking __Listening Critical
o    Workplace chemicals: Solvents, solvent fumes, adhesives, lubricants, coolants, propane
o    Heat __Outside work __Cold __ Occasional outside work
o    Travel __ None
o    Noise exposures __Atmospheric exposures, Motor noise, Fan noise. 

Pursuant to International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”), applicants for SELECT positions will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship, U.S. Permanent Residence, or U.S. Immigration Status in order to meet the minimum qualifications for those select positions. All inquiries related to citizenship are asked solely to comply with ITAR and EAR export licensing requirements.
Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.           

 
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel assigned to this job.