Lamination Machine Operator

ePac Flexible Packaging•Port Coquitlam, BC

15d•Onsite

About The Position

ePac Flexible Packaging is a rapidly growing company with locations across the United States, Canada, Europe, and Indonesia. Built on break-through digital printing, ePac is at the crossroads of advanced technology and manufacturing. ePac’s mission is to provide locally-based consumer packaged goods companies the ability to compete with large brands with great packaging. Our customers are predominantly locally-based small and medium-sized CPGs, many of whom are focused on creating natural and innovative products for their consumers. Since opening our first manufacturing facility in 2016, our mission has been clear – to help small brands obtain big brand presence, give back to the communities we serve and contribute to the creation of a more sustainable, circular economy. SUMMARY OF POSITION The Laminator Operator is responsible for setting up the solventless adhesive laminator, running production of the laminator, cleaning and all related maintenance of the machine. 2nd shift can start anywhere from 12:00 pm until 02:00 am (subject to change). Training hours may be in the morning. The position requires shift flexibility.

Requirements

Ability to read rulers
Ability to read and understand gauges
Testing of equipment
Ability to use a micrometer
Understanding of lamination process
Must have good communication skills both personal and via Email
Multiple machine qualifications preferred.
Must have outstanding troubleshooting skills
Must have good judgment with decision making in regards to Safety and Quality.
Ability to complete production related documentation on both computer and paper forms
Must have excellent team skills
Ability to take direction from several individuals
Ability to work additional overtime if required to get the job tasks completed
Self-motivated and ability to make decisions
3-5 years of experience in production, lamination and printing setting
Forklift operation
High school diploma preferred
Responsibility in the area of food safety essentials from AIB international 5.4.1.1 section of adequacy of prerequisite and food safety programs
Ability to pass training tests/methods to become qualified on one or more alternative production machines such as slitting, pouching, and printing.

Responsibilities

Identifies and ensures that proper materials are used for production
Ensures mistakes are not made and materials match as necessary
Manages pre-run testing of the material to ensure the correct coding weights and bond strength are applied
Runs the proper amount of material/footage to the job order
Completes proper checking of production and material
Prepares for production at the end of each day for the following day
Correctly build up production orders and doctor blade assemblies
Perform all required quality checks prior to producing all production orders to ensure a product can be processed at the next stage of the manufacturing process.
Load and unload material from the laminators using defined equipment
Install/remove laminator sleeves as required for each production order.
Follow the production schedule as issued by production control
Set up & Operate specific Laminating Machine according to company laminating procedures and guidelines.
Apply proper adhesive and wind rolls according to specs.
Job Order interpretation.
Follow equipment and workplace cleaning/sanitation procedures, to complete Sanitation checklist
Check first, middle and last piece conformance to specifications.
Enter data into Microsoft Dynamics Floorshop Module
Perform daily and periodic preventative maintenance duties specified for assigned machines/equipment.
Maintain cleanliness of machines/equipment and adjacent work area to AIB standards.
Report quality issues to Production Manager for analysis and/or remedy
Report all Food Safety Violations to management