Coating Machine Operator - 2nd Shift

Mactac North America•Columbus, IN

1d•$22 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for demonstrating operator efficiency, safety and quality by thorough understanding of all Coater stations by following the emulsion & silicone coating processes and standards. This role requires the ability to perform and understand all positions on the Coater to meet production requirements, perform required quality control testing at the machine and make decisions to change the process per results, and produce the product on the shop order within process specifications. The operator will also report all required information into E2000 to relieve inventories properly, clean the machine and areas as required to maintain a superior level of cleanliness, and perform all required machine preventive maintenance tasks as required by the maintenance department. The role assumes responsibility for the operation of the entire machine while running, including loading face and backing material into the machine, ensuring correct raw material is run per the order, compounding adhesive, release, topcoat and primer for the coater per the process specification, and unloading tankers of adhesive and performing QA testing per specifications. Additionally, the operator will operate a forklift and RF gun to move material, perform cycle counts on chemicals and compounds, and complete all daily 5S and cleaning requirements of the Coater. The position requires adherence to all health, safety, and housekeeping procedures, policies and practices, consistently working in a safe manner about self, co-workers, and manufacturing systems, supporting safety, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives, and communicating professionally at all times. Participation in shift and team meetings is expected, and availability to work overtime is required. All other functions and duties as assigned will also be performed.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers.
Basic computer skills and the ability to learn inventory control software.
Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work and others' work to ensure quality.
Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity.
Observes safety and security procedures; Reports or corrects potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
Is consistently at work and on time for scheduled shift.
Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments.

Nice To Haves

Able to act in solving problems while exhibiting judgment and a realistic understanding of issues; able to use reason, even when dealing with emotional topics while doing so in a timely manner.
Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests. Must have sense of urgency and exhibit high motivation.
Displays willingness to make decisions; Makes timely decisions.
Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments. Able to maintain professionalism while dealing with frequent change, delays, unexpected events, or time demands.

Responsibilities

Ability to perform and understand all positions on the Coater to meet production requirements.
Perform all required quality control testing at the machine and make decisions to change the process per results.
Produce the product on the shop order within process specifications.
Report all required information into E2000 to relieve inventories properly.
Clean the machine and areas as required to maintain a superior level of cleanliness.
Perform all required machine preventive maintenance tasks as required by the maintenance department.
Assume responsibility for the operation of the entire machine while running.
Load face and backing material into machine, assure correct raw material is run per the order.
Compound adhesive, release, topcoat and primer for the coater per the process specification.
Unload tankers of adhesive and perform QA testing per specifications.
Operate forklift and RF gun to move material.
Perform cycle counts on chemicals and compounds.
Completes all daily 5S and cleaning requirements of the Coater.
Follow all health, safety, and housekeeping procedures, policies and practices and consistently work in a safe manner about self, co-workers, and manufacturing systems.
Support safety, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Communicates to others in a professional manner at all times.
Participative in shift and team meetings.
Must be available to work overtime.
Perform all other functions and duties as assigned.