Lamination Technician - 12 Hour Night Shift

Shaw•Ringgold, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to ensure that the Lamination process remains safely running and that the product remains free of quality defects. This position reports to the Lamination Lead. The role involves making machine/process adjustments, visual inspections of products for defects and grading, following specific order instructions, maintaining equipment through associate maintenance tasks and housekeeping, achieving quality standards, and overall visual control of the assigned section of the line. Responsibilities include managing seams, flying rolls using a gantry crane, driving lift trucks to move inventory, monitoring parameters like speed and material properties, performing quality checks and data entry, issuing and confirming material in the inventory management system, assisting with inventory audits, threading the line, assisting other departments, understanding lockout tag out and green lock procedures, feeding new rolls of material, and assisting the Department Lead in daily production. The role requires leading by example as a positive, team-oriented employee and maintaining housekeeping in the department.

Requirements

Must have the ability to perform basic reading, writing, and math.
Must have strong communication skills
Must be familiar with current computer systems and software.
Must be able to operate a lift truck once trained.
A high-school diploma or equivalent.
Passion and track record of achieving results
Proven ability to work collaboratively with all levels of associates.
Demonstrated ability to make timely decisions.
Experience with continuous manufacturing processes.
Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods of time in hot or cold environments
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds

Responsibilities

Making machine/process adjustments on the line and on computer.
Visual inspections of products for defects and grading.
Following specific instructions on each order.
Maintaining operation of the equipment through associate maintenance tasks and housekeeping.
Achieving set quality standards and raising the flag when outside of those standards.
Overall visual control of the assigned section of the line.
Jumping seams
Flying rolls using a gantry crane
Driving lift trucks to move inventory to and from the line
Monitoring parameters such as speed, edge trim, unwinder change overs, material properties (too hot/cold)
Performing quality checks on finished product and entering that data into the computer
Issuing and confirming material in the inventory management system
Assist lead and supervisor with weekly inventory audits
Thread up the line as needed
Assist other departments as needed
Understand lockout tag out and green lock procedures for safe operation of the equipment
Feed new rolls of material such as the core, backing material and the wear layer.
Assist the Department Lead in the daily production of quality Resilient flooring in the safest, most efficient and productive manner, by utilizing established methods and procedures.
Lead by example as a positive, team-oriented employee.
Housekeeping in the department