Laminator Operator 1

American Packaging Corporation•Story City, IA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

At American Packaging Corporation (APC), you’ll find the packaging career you’ve been looking for. With competitive salaries, excellent benefits, 401(k) plans and tuition reimbursement programs, we nurture our employees while advancing and promoting diversity and inclusion. As the leading flexible packaging converter in North America for over a century, APC’s longstanding success is fueled from the inside out. We’re constantly seeking to improve our internal operations and were named a “Best of the Best” in the Best workplaces in the America’s awards for 12 years in a row. It’s how and why we engage the best and brightest talent to continue propelling our shared success into the future. SUMMARY: Operate the Laminator in the safest, most effective and efficient manner while adhering to established quality standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Previous experience in APC manufacturing positions or specific industry related printing/laminating/bag making experience.
Acceptable prior work history
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute percentages and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
Absenteeism: at work every day on time
Uncompromised Accuracy
Utilize APC computer software applications ( Autocount, QT9, Filemaker Pro,etc)
Communication Skills: technical information, internal/external customers, all levels of employees
Conflict Resolution
Confidentiality
Deadlines
Attention to Detail
Fork truck license
Independence
Mechanical aptitude
Organizational skills
Shift work
Team: work as a member/ with all employees

Responsibilities

Facilitate on the job training and instruction for team members on the correct use of tools and equipment to ensure proper safety and operating procedures are followed.
Participate in training, embrace concepts of and actively practice the SPOT Safety Program fundamentals to aid American Packaging Corporation’s efforts to achieve a zero-accident rate.
Locate material for the present job and upcoming jobs so that the machine may operate efficiently.
Troubleshoot laminator issues and maintain proper adhesive weight specifications using ei3 and the Mahlo Gauges.
Sign onto and use ei3 to load process conditions onto the machine and enter all of the necessary process data.
Properly flag rejects in master rolls accurately for next operation.
Perform and manage process condition parameters and records.
Monitor pumping systems as outlined to maintain proper mix ratio.
Understand and utilize all appropriate SOP’s.
Ensure adhesives are blended per the specifications.
Mount impression/transfer sleeves during changeovers.
Read, understand, interpret and utilize all information received from both the job jackets, Product Specs, and Material picking program.
Perform and manage all necessary cleaning and housekeeping duties including cleaning the laminator, scrubbing all rollers and pumps, changing filters, picking up debris around the machine, end of order clean-up, and in-process machine laminator cleaning.
Successfully “power up” the machine.
Be able to perform and manage machine set-up’s/changeovers by utilizing the information on the job jacket and any necessary equipment. This includes preparing anilox rolls and sleeves for the laminator, changing anilox rolls, etc.
Continuously monitor production using the tools supplied and adjust the laminator as required to ensure optimal productivity and quality. Monitor, identify and resolve all defects related to the lamination process.
Possess a thorough understanding of quality standards. Act upon any out of spec data obtained during Q.A. tests.
Complete necessary quality checks at machine and complete check off paperwork.
Understand the bar code system in order to ensure accurate inventory control.
Attend and participate in all scheduled meetings (Continuous Quality Improvement, safety, special projects, departmental, etc.).
Comply with all company policies and procedures.
Business travel required.
Any other duties as assigned.