Coater Apprentice - 2nd Shift (3pm - 11pm)
About The Position
Under the direction of the coating operator, the Coater Apprentice learns to set up and operate the coater, check its operation, and help ensure material is produced within specification at the target speed. The role also performs material-handling work to support the coater. During the first year, the apprentice learns to fully set up and operate the coating line and monitor product quality. The apprentice develops an in-depth understanding of the adhesive coating process, products, and raw materials to troubleshoot production and quality problems. Once trained, the apprentice is expected to operate the coater when the Coater Operator is unavailable. The position requires heavy lifting, including sliding and lifting shafts weighing up to 100 pounds, and responsibility for housekeeping in the work area.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Good oral communication skills.
- Ability to work well in a fast-paced team environment.
- Self-motivated and interested in learning multiple coaters and advancing to a Coater Operator position.
- Good mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability.
- Ability to perform heavy lifting, including sliding and lifting shafts weighing up to 100 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Manufacturing background preferred.
Responsibilities
- Safely operate a standup Hilo in a production environment.
- Follow the schedule, print pick lists, and pull warehouse material in accordance with FIFO guidelines.
- Transport finished rolls and return unused material to the correct warehouse location.
- Load and splice rolls and fill the coater's adhesive reservoir.
- Participate in cleaning and setting up the coater during job changes.
- Learn to set up and operate the coating line and monitor the quality of produced material.
- Develop knowledge of the adhesive coating process, products, and raw materials to troubleshoot production and quality problems.
- Perform shop-floor computer transactions, including issuing and receiving stock and recording job activity.
- Understand basic product quality-control tests and adjust the coater to bring thickness and moisture or solvent retention into specification.
- Operate the coater when the Coater Operator is unavailable, once trained.
- Maintain housekeeping in the work area.
- Slide and lift shafts weighing up to 100 pounds.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
