Plant 80 | Latex Operator | Shift 2
Plant 80 | Latex Operator | Shift 2
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Job Description
Job Title
Plant 80 Latex Operator Shift 2Position Overview
Position Objective:
To provide a continuous flow of secondary back into Coater and to monitor latex application on the secondary backing.
Maintain latex pump and tank area.
Essential Duties:
Maintaining continuous flow of secondary backing into Coater
Remove wrap and roll ticket from roll. Inspect backing for holes tears and cuts and make sure backing is not wet.
Align roll in cradle with yellow lines on the floor making sure roll is turned in the right direction.
When the previous roll that is running on machine gets low (12-14 diameter) turn on J-box and run the rest of the roll into J-box. Call the Operator to let them know you are doing so. (This is called slack time)
When all of the roll is in the J-box use the heat knife to trim the backing straight. This cuts the backing loose from the core.
Remove core inserts from both ends of the core and place in core buggy.
Use the ultrasonic seamer to sew the end of the new roll to the end of the old roll.
After seam is created check to make sure the seam has no holes in it.
Move roll cradle forward and line up core inserts with core on both sides. Make sure to leave a space between core and insert. Push into core and lock down with T-handle locks on both sides. Raise roll.
Align and run enough backing into J-box to get the seam onto the main tenter.
Dispose of any scrap.
Record the length of previous roll from Trumeter on Backing Variance Sheet with roll number.
Occasionally inspect secondary backing as it goes into and out of the Tillotson applicator.
Monitoring Tillotson Machine
Ensure proper puddle volume.
Ensure backing is keeping tension while going through blade.
Maintain proper level in thickener tote.
Change thickener tote as necessary.
Maintain pumps and blenders and repair if necessary.
Ensure proper application appearance.
Work with Console Operator to prevent puckering bagginess.
Manage Froth Machines
Make adjustments to the froth machine as needed.
Keep drainage ditches clean.
Ensure Continuous Latex Supply
Check all valves from compounding to blenders to ensure that they are all open.
Check all 3 thickener valves.
Check filter baskets to ensure that they are in place.
Upon start up check all pumps blenders and the applicator pull roller to make sure they are operating properly.
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to:
Withstand temperatures of 100 degrees
Stand for long periods of time
Change out adhesive overflow pan.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to:
Read and write legibly
Operate coater console
Operate wing controls
Keep downtime report
LTO certification
Work Shift
8 Hr non-rotating shift Hrs fall to in punch day Observed Calendar shift starts PMEmployment Type
Full-Time
