Machine Operator L2
About The Position
The Lamination Production Operator L2 is responsible for operating and monitoring lamination equipment to produce high-quality laminated materials. This role includes machine setup, process control, quality inspection, and routine maintenance. The operator ensures production runs are completed safely, efficiently, and to specification. At this level, the operator is mainly responsible for ensuring the product output meets the quality standards and identifying any adjustments needed to be made to the set up and/or raw material while supporting the rest of the production team. Operator L2 must be able to perform any of the Operator L1 job duties.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- 1–2 years of machine operation experience in a manufacturing setting preferred.
- Experience with lamination or converting equipment a strong plus.
- Must have been able to complete and pass NASL training with L2 requirements.
- Mechanical aptitude and ability to use basic hand tools.
- Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Ability to read and follow written instructions, work orders, and production schedules.
- Ability to communicate with the operating team of the specific line they are working on.
- Basic math and measurement skills.
- Forklift certification (preferred or company-provided).
- Ability to uphold company Core Values of Integrity, Solutions, Service and Quality as part of the NASL Team.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with lamination or converting equipment a strong plus.
- Forklift certification (preferred or company-provided).
Responsibilities
- Assist the production operation team in the setup, operate, and monitor lamination machines per job specifications.
- Load and align rolls of film, foil, paper, or fabric into laminating equipment.
- Adjust temperature, pressure, speed, and tension based on material requirements.
- Ensure machine outputs the product in an efficient manner.
- Cut vinyl strip between each product in a speedy manner to ensure the product does not get jammed on the machine.
- Start, stop, and troubleshoot equipment as needed.
- Work as part of a team to achieve daily goals.
- Perform in-process inspections for defects (e.g., wrinkles, bubbles, poor adhesion).
- Measure material thickness, alignment, and bond strength using gauges and tools.
- Stop and review machine set up when quality is not up to standard.
- Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and quality control guidelines.
- Record production data and inspection results.
- Prepare raw materials and ensure they are being fed efficiently to the machine to meet production quota expectations.
- Package, label, and stage finished goods for the next process or shipment.
- Minimize scrap and handle waste materials properly.
- Ensure proper amount of raw material is readily available to initiate and continue with current daily job.
- Operate the forklift, if certified, to ensure material is readily available to all areas.
- Follow all safety protocols, including lockout/tagout and PPE use.
- Keep work area clean and organized (5S standards).
- Assist with basic maintenance and report equipment issues promptly.
- Participate in safety training and continuous improvement programs.
- May perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
