Coating Machine Operator - 3rd Shift
Coating Machine Operator - 3rd Shift
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Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY
The Coating Machine Operator is responsible for setting up and operating a coating printing machine to produce print on label rolls.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Follow standard operating procedures and specifications or instructions of higher level technical personnel and monitor meters gauges valves flow ratios temperatures pressures and related controls and guidelines to ensure adherence to production/process specifications
- Maintain production records and logs of equipment and product performance
- Adjust set up and process operations accordingly
- Follow coating formulas to weigh and prepare coating solutions for application to substrates (paper poly etc.
- Inspect and examine products for print clarity color accuracy conformance to specifications and external defects in accordance with green card
- Ability to test coat weights and functional properties after coating to ensure quality product
- Load raw material into machine and unload finished product
- Perform tests and check product routinely for multiple characteristics using standard measuring devices and making some judgments against not readily measurable standards
- Reposition printing plates adjust pressure rolls or otherwise adjust machines to improve print quality using knobs or hand tools
- Set and adjust speed temperature ink flow and positions and pressure tolerances of equipment
- Examine job orders to determine details such as quantities to be printed production times stock specifications colors color sequences and anilox BCM (Billion Cubic Microns)
- Select and install printing plates rollers gauges dies and cylinders in machines according to specifications using hand tools
- Monitor feeding printing and coating of presses to maintain specified operating levels and to detect malfunctions making adjustments as necessary
- Pour ink color compounds and other materials into ink chambers making measurements and adjustments to control color and viscosity
- Test inks for pH and viscosity according to manufacturers specifications
- Clean and lubricate printing and coating machines and components using oil solvents brushes rags and hoses
- Perform in a leadership role and guide Coating Machine Assistant for the machine the Coating Machine Operator is working on
- May operate forklift to move and place material
- May utilize inventory system including scanners to track inventory
- Other duties as assigned
Competency Statements
- Accountability: The extent to which an individual is willing to accept responsibility.
- Accuracy: The extent to which an individuals work is correct and error free within company policies and guidelines.
- Adaptability: The extent to which an individual can fit into a changing work environment.
- Communication Oral & Written: The extent to which an individual communicates with clarity actively engaging in conversations in order to clearly understand others message and intent and received and processes feedback.
- Organized: The ability of the individual to be structured and methodical in working skills.
- Problem Solving: The ability to recognize courses of action which can be taken to handle problems or potential problems.
- Safety Awareness: The ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Preferred Education
- High School Diploma or GED
- Technical Certification or Associates Degree in printing processes
Preferred Experience
- Previous coating experience and/or flexographic printing experience is a plus but not required
Computer Skills
- Must have working knowledge of the use of a PC and Microsoft Office (Word Excel Outlook)
Other Skills
- Mechanical aptitude is a must
- Math/algebra skills is preferred used in the quality testing process
- Ability to use measurement of liquids for multipart batches
Equal Opportunity Employer Including Disabled and Veterans
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Employment Type
Full-Time
