Laminator Operator

IPG•Midland, NC

16h

About The Position

The Laminator Operator safely operates laminating equipment to meet production goals efficiently. The role includes setting up equipment and ensuring products meet defined quality and quantity standards. The operator maintains equipment and keeps the work area orderly and clean according to 5S standards, while following production and safety policies and procedures. The position performs quality inspections and assigned in-process testing, follows work orders and product specifications, and operates equipment in the laminating area, including start-up and shut-down procedures. It also involves moving and staging materials and products, routine equipment care and cleaning, maintenance, recording production information, and communicating work-related actions, irregularities, and needs. The operator participates in safety training, safety audits, and the Intertape Performance System (IPS), and completes related tasks as requested by the manager.

Requirements

High school diploma, equivalent, and/or demonstrated comprehension and written and verbal communication skills sufficient to read and follow detailed production specifications.
Ability to communicate clearly and efficiently with team members.
Practical problem-solving ability and ability to prioritize work around important problems and issues.
Ability to complete job tasks in a timely manner while achieving defined production standards.
Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with assistance.
Ability to remain upright and/or standing for most of a 12-hour shift; frequently walk while performing job duties; and frequently carry, push, or pull up to 35 pounds.
Ability to bend, climb, and use both hands to perform job duties.
Ability to operate a hoist.
Ability to maintain rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously for machine operation.
Ability to maintain three points of contact when climbing stairs or ladders and when mounting or dismounting powered industrial trucks.
Near, far, and depth perception sufficient for working around machinery with moving parts.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of two years of industrial experience preferred.
Experience with coating and adhesive/mixing processes and web handling with paper or film desired.
Mechanical inclination for equipment setup, operation, and troubleshooting preferred.

Responsibilities

Follow safe work practices and procedures; correct unsafe conditions within their control and promptly report other unsafe conditions to site management.
Suggest safety-related improvements to processes and procedures.
Perform quality inspections according to defined standards and methods, and complete assigned in-process testing.
Safely operate laminating equipment and follow work order schedules and product specifications.
Operate equipment in the laminating area, including following start-up and shut-down procedures.
Use material-handling equipment, including pallet jacks and hoists, to move, store, stage, or load raw materials and products.
Reduce downtime and support optimum machine performance through routine equipment care, machine cleaning, and maintenance.
Accurately and promptly record production information in the shop floor system.
Document and communicate actions, irregularities, and needs to maintain continuity among work teams.
Maintain a safe and clean work environment in compliance with procedures, rules, and regulations.
Complete required safety training on time.
Participate in the Intertape Performance System (IPS) and safety audits, including the Safety Observation program.
Complete related tasks as requested by the manager.