Laminator Assistant Operator - 1st Shift

Transcontinental • Brooklyn, NY

4d • $20

About The Position

At TC Transcontinental, we've got it made, and that's because of the expertise of our team. We have been driving innovation since 1976. With approximately 7400 employees, TC Transcontinental is a North American leader in flexible packaging, a Canadian retail marketing services provider, Canada’s largest printer, and the Canadian leader in French-language educational publishing. Respect, teamwork, performance and innovation are the strong values held by the Corporation and its employees. TC Transcontinental's commitment to its stakeholders is to pursue its business activities in a responsible manner. We take care of our team, support each other and cultivate a sense of belonging for all. We are currently looking for a full-time Laminator Assistant Operator. The laminator Assistant Operator is responsible for the interpretation of job instructions to ensure the successful setup and run conditions of the laminating machine to produce multi-ply structures of laminated material. The Laminator Operator sets and adjusts control settings, performs safety checks, and troubleshoots problems during the operation of the laminating equipment. Leads, supports, coaches, and trains assigned crew to ensure safety, efficiency, and quality during all phases of the setup and run processes. Acts as a safety leader and puts safety first in all responsibilities. 1st shift available. Monday through Friday. Hours for 1st shift: 7:00 am to 3:00 pm

Requirements

• Reading and writing skills corresponding to the level of High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Skilled – 3 years previous experience as a Laminator Operator or Assistant producing multi-ply structures of laminated material.
• Ability to read a ruler.
• Ability to read and interpret job orders and specifications written in English.
• Ability to perform calculations involving decimals and fractions.
• Ability to operate a stopwatch.
• Ability to use hand tools, such as wrenches, screwdrivers, etc.
• Customer Oriented
• Motivated and collaborative within a team environment
• Must be able to problem solve and communicate effectively
• Good work ethic; attendance and punctuality
• Effective communication
• Shift flexibility and ability to support overtime requirements

Responsibilities

• Support and contribute to a healthy and safe work environment following all workplace regulations, policies, and initiatives, including reporting all first aid injuries, accidents, and workplace hazards.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable PPE and Food Safety policies and procedures, wear steel tipped shoes, hearing protection, safety glasses, hairnets, beard nets, safety gloves etc.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area free from hazards.
• Prepare for upcoming jobs and perform changeovers together with laminator crew.
• Along with the assigned team, ensures all required materials, tools, and supplies are staged and ready for production:
• Organize tasks and crew assignments in performing job setups and changeovers from start to completion, ensuring optimal efficiency and accuracy while minimizing waste (time & material).
• Identify and understand crew requirements
• Assemble and maintain doctor blades
• Start adhesive flow and wash down.
• Start coating flow and wash down
• Install and remove Anilox cylinders
• Care, clean, change, impression sleeves and transfer rollers.
• Ensure care for machine parts, tools, cleaning and changing of impression sleeves.
• Load/setup raw material to Laminator to the job specifications.
• Prepare/dispose of adhesives and solvents per protocol.
• Track and record material usage.
• Inspect print quality and report to operator any potential defects.
• Inspect adhesive and laminate quality and communicate possible problems.
• Prepare/entry of daily production reports as required.
• Train, coach, mentor assistants and helpers.
• Troubleshoot and correct problems affecting machine performance, quality, waste, and throughput.
• Ensure care and maintenance of equipment and performs assigned preventive maintenance tasks.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement projects.
• Perform other related work as required.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives and retirement savings plans with company match
• Customizable group benefits including health, dental, life, disability, and travel insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee perks such as discounts on insurance, wireless plans, travel, and more
• Career development opportunities
• A dynamic, inclusive work environment where your voice matters and your growth is supported

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees