Heat Seamer Specialist
About The Position
The Heat Seamer Specialist works with a Leister Uniplan machine to produce seams and finished edges of consistent quality. The specialist closely monitors products for seam defects, follows seaming procedures for safe equipment operation, and completes necessary paperwork. The role involves joining and finishing vinyl products, applying adhesive laminates, measuring and cutting materials, troubleshooting routine issues, and checking product quality before and after processing. The specialist also maintains machines, tools, and a clean, safe work area, and requests needed materials.
Requirements
- High school diploma or General Education Diploma.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide, and measure to 1/16 of an inch.
- Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical solutions.
- Ability to interpret written, oral, and diagram-based instructions.
- Good hand-eye coordination.
- Ability to stand and walk for 7–8 hours.
- Ability to crawl on knees and safely get up and down to work at a table.
- Ability to lift at least 75 pounds.
- Positive attitude and team-player mentality.
- Self-starter who is accurate, precise, and takes pride in workmanship.
- Fast and efficient working habits.
Nice To Haves
- At least 1 year of production experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Join various vinyl products together.
- Make finished hems around the perimeter of various vinyl products.
- Wet-apply adhesive laminates to vinyl products.
- Produce seams of consistent quality by observing and eliminating inconsistencies.
- Cut various vinyl products to specified lines with scissors.
- Understand and troubleshoot routine problems with materials and equipment.
- Measure accurately according to customer requests and job work orders.
- Repair minor seam defects.
- Work independently on repetitive tasks and collaboratively with others.
- Quality-check products before starting to verify quality and work-order specifications.
- Quality-check completed products for print quality, specifications, and overall standards before they proceed to the next stage.
- Maintain a clean and safe work area.
- Perform required maintenance on machines and tools.
- Review and request needed materials.
- Follow safety policies and procedures.
- Promote safety and good housekeeping practices.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
