Coating Operator

Avery Dennison•Oak Harbor, OH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Coating Operator is assigned to work on a coating line and may work in one or more workstations including the face unwind, liner unwind, die, main console/winder, and quality lab. Individuals in this role may be proficient on more than one coating asset in a given location. The Line Operator is responsible for leading machine set ups and changeovers, problem-solving, coordinating PM's, making decisions on machine adjustments. Shift: M-W 6pm-6am/Alternating Thursdays

Requirements

High school diploma/GED or 3 years manufacturing experience.
Previous manufacturing experience preferred
Must be able to follow written and oral instruction.
Must regard safety as a core value; must serve as role model for other employees and encourage adherence to safety practices, policies and procedures.
Must have strong service and quality focus; address issues effectively when problems arise and take initiative to understand root cause, then communicate / education team in a timely manner.
Must demonstrate proficiency in essential tasks of the job and a willingness to learn and share knowledge; must take initiative to cross-train and sustain acquired skills.
Must have demonstrated record of flexibility and dependability in order to support production and customer focus.
Must be able and willing to work overtime, including short-notice requests.
Must demonstrate proficiency with computer applications, especially strong MFG Pro transactional skills.

Responsibilities

Coating Operator Load raw material into the machine and unload the finished product.
Determine and control the machine cycle varying and modifying as necessary.
Perform tests and check products routinely for multiple characteristics using standard measuring devices and making some judgments against not readily measurable standards.
Meet production schedules and program production sequences for optimal productivity.
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.
Report any malfunctions or abnormalities and make minor adjustments and repairs to equipment.
Maintain production records and logs of equipment and product performance.
Adjust set up and process operations accordingly.
Follow all health, safety, and housekeeping procedures, policies and practices and consistently work in a safe manner with regard to self, co-workers, and manufacturing systems.
Attend and participate in all required training.
Understand and implement the quality standard procedures that relate to the role and responsibilities of a Coating Operator.
Perform general housekeeping tasks and waste removal within department/group and assists other areas as required.
Continuously review current processes and search out improvement methods to improve product/process quality and reduce waste, rework, and unnecessary work that adds no value to the work or process.
Support safety, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Assist and support other team members in meeting department and site goals.
Participate and share in performing all tasks necessary to run the facility.
Contribute and participate in team decision making.
Provide support in project work and other special requests.
Perform all other functions as necessary.