Single Facer

Pratt Industries•Conyers, GA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Operates the single-facer machine to combine the medium and a single-face liner to create the first layer of corrugated board. This is a technical (like Control room) role usually combined with the Wet End Operator where the operator monitors and adjusts the glue settings and flute quality.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Prior work experience in the corrugated industry.
Eligible to bid for this position under the present labor/management agreement or have current work-related experience.
Able to read and follow instructions on factory masters.
Able to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy. Able to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, measurement, volume and rate. Able to apply concepts of high school math.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or graphic form. Ability to deal with problems involving one or more concrete variables in standardized situations.
The individual must have a working knowledge of the following:
Equipment design and capabilities that can be translated into efficient operation.
Product layouts and production specifications
Product quality specifications
Quality standards
May be required to maintain a current Lift Truck Operator License.

Responsibilities

Operate the single-facers to produce the highest level of production and quality.
Check wet end line-ups to verify correct roll stock is received and used.
Put rolls of paper in mill roll stands ensuring proper size and grade of paper to be run and make splices and paper changes as necessary.
Trim only the necessary amount of paper from the rolls when preparing for splices.
Remove roll stock from the machine when necessary and mark the proper size, grade, diameter and lineal footage on the roll and place core plugs in each end of the butt rolls.
Continuously monitor the board during runs to ensure quality and make adjustments as necessary.
Turn in maintenance work orders to supervision for needed repairs.
Clean starch pan, glue roll and single facer area after changing flutes and at the end of the production week.
Take all paper off of cores of stub rolls.
Assist in the wet end training of the Double backer and dry end personnel.
Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.
Additional duties may be assigned by management.