Lead Operator, Coating

Duraco Specialty Tapes and Liners – A Duraco Specialty Materials® Company•Owatonna, MN

16h

About The Position

The Lead Operator, Coating efficiently and safely produces products to specification to meet customer requirements. The role also trains operators to set up and operate assigned machines. The operator works with coating equipment and materials, performs quality checks and routine maintenance, and supports production, safety, and quality standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 2 years of related experience running coating machines.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and write simple correspondence.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
Accuracy and strong attention to detail.
Thorough understanding of materials and supplies used in the company.
Accountability and responsibility for one's own actions, and ability to apply feedback to improve performance.
Proactive approach and ability to seek opportunities to improve quality and productivity.

Responsibilities

Set up, operate, and tend machines that apply wet coatings to plastic films, papers, foils, and other materials according to specifications and instructions.
Train team members on company procedures and standards and on setting up and operating assigned equipment.
Follow escalation procedures and notify appropriate support staff when production issues occur.
Promote a safe work environment and safety-focused culture by demonstrating safe behaviors and using equipment and materials properly.
Identify, report, and solve safety hazards, and train operators on safe work methods.
Support the supervisor with daily tasks, including metrics tracking, Tier meetings, production communication, and leadership communication.
Verify dimensions of specifications and all information on production orders.
Monitor equipment, perform quality and product testing according to procedure, and compile results.
Perform machine adjustments and routine maintenance.
Prepare coating solutions according to instructions.
Load and unload materials on and off the coating machine.
Enter data into a computer and maintain daily log sheets.
Report to work consistently and on time.
Keep the work area, machines, tools, and equipment clean and orderly.
Meet productivity standards and strive to increase productivity.
Follow all company safety and quality procedures, including SQF.
Perform other duties as assigned.