Folder Gluer Machine Operator - Plant 7

Belmark•De Pere, WI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Folder Gluer Machine Operator sets up and operates a folder gluer machine that converts printed tag stock into packaging components or cartons. The process includes dispensing tag stock onto a conveyor, applying adhesive, folding stock along crease lines, allowing adhesive to dry during final conveying, and inspecting and packaging the product. The operator reads job orders, locates and stages stock, adjusts machine systems, troubleshoots issues, checks product quality, packages products, cleans the machine and work area, and communicates job status to relevant departments. Other duties may be assigned by a supervisor. Available schedules are first shift, 6:00 AM–2:00 PM Monday through Friday, or second shift, 2:00 PM–12:00 AM Monday through Thursday. Pay is $20.80 per hour or more. The work involves operating machinery near moving parts and continuous belt conveyors, with nearly constant exposure to vibration, noise, and chemical odors. Long hair must be constrained around the machinery.

Requirements

Strong mechanical aptitude.
Good problem-solving skills.
Ability to read, comprehend, and follow simple written and oral instructions.
Fluency in English.
Regular attendance.
Ability to work some overtime if required.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, decimals, and fractions.
Ability to give, receive, and analyze information.
Education equivalent to two years of high school.
Ability to meet deadlines.
Nearly constant concentration and attention to detail.
Visual abilities including near and distance vision, color identification, peripheral vision, judging distance and spatial relationships, and focusing on objects.
Ability to stand and walk for 90% of work time and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl for 10% of work time.
Ability to use hands for 100% of work time, reach above the shoulders for 30% of work time, and use feet to operate machines for 30% of work time.
Ability to lift corrugated boxes weighing up to 50 pounds at a rate of 60 boxes per hour.
Ability to transfer a 10-inch stack of blank cartons from a conveyor table to a corrugated box using both hands at a rate of 20,000 cartons per hour.
Ability to transfer a 4-inch stack of blank cartons from a pallet to a machine feed gate using both hands at a rate of 20,000 cartons per hour.
Ability to use screwdrivers, wrenches, hammers, and pliers.
May be asked to lift up to 100 pounds or more.

Responsibilities

Read and comprehend job order instructions.
Locate, inspect, and stage tag stock.
Set up and adjust the infeed system, conveying belt, conveying rollers, guide bars, glue applicator system, and exit belt system.
Troubleshoot machine problem areas.
Inspect product quality.
Package products into boxes.
Clean the machine and work area.
Communicate job status with the appropriate departments.
Perform other duties as assigned by a supervisor.