Double Backer Operator

Pratt Industries•Henderson, KY

About The Position

The Double Backer Operator is responsible for activities associated with running the double-backer, including setup, operation, cleanup, and recommending operational improvements. The operator sets up and adjusts equipment, checks paper stock and production lineups, manages rolls and splices, and works to maximize equipment utilization while meeting production requirements. The role includes maintaining cleanliness, completing production and quality reports, identifying maintenance needs, following safety and company procedures, and assisting corrugator and dry-end personnel as needed. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, the ability to read and follow factory-master instructions, and practical math and reasoning skills. A current Lift Truck Operator License may be required. Work involves regular standing and walking, handling materials, and lifting up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds occasionally. The work environment includes moving mechanical parts, wet or humid conditions, and usually loud noise.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to read and follow instructions on factory masters.
Ability to read a tape measure quickly and accurately; calculate percentages, measurements, volume, and rate; and apply high school math concepts.
Ability to use common-sense reasoning to follow written, oral, or graphic instructions and address problems involving concrete variables in standardized situations.
Working knowledge of equipment design and capabilities, product layouts and production specifications, product quality specifications, and quality standards.
May be required to maintain a current Lift Truck Operator License.
Ability to regularly stand and walk; talk or hear; frequently use hands to handle or feel, reach, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and occasionally sit.
Ability to regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds.
Vision abilities including close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Prior work experience in the corrugated industry.
Six months of experience on the dry end of the corrugator.

Responsibilities

Set up bridge guides and the glue station using proper setup techniques.
Check wet-end lineups to verify that the correct roll stock is received and used.
Load rolls of paper into mill roll stands, verify paper size and grade, and make splices and paper changes as needed.
Adjust tension, alignment, adhesion, and warp control during runs.
Trim only the necessary amount of paper from rolls when preparing splices.
Remove roll stock from the machine when necessary, mark its size, grade, diameter, and lineal footage, and place core plugs in both ends of butt rolls.
Maximize equipment utilization by running the double-backer at available capacity and speed in coordination with the corrugator.
Clean starch pans, metering rolls, and glue rolls as needed, and keep the double-backer area clean.
Complete required reports accurately and on time, including production, machine operational status, safety, and quality data.
Submit maintenance work orders to the supervisor for needed repairs and proactively maintain equipment.
Remove all paper from the cores of stub rolls.
Assist the Corrugator Operator as needed.
Assist in training dry-end personnel.
Follow the production schedule and recommend schedule improvements to meet cost, quality, and service goals; report unusual scheduling issues to the supervisor.
Comply with company policies and procedures, including safety and housekeeping requirements.
Perform additional duties assigned by management.