Machine Operator (Sublimation - Afternoons)

Armstrong World Industries•Johnstown, OH

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Production Supervisor, the Sublimation Operator is responsible for the proper use and care of the sublimation oven and vacuum system, ensuring appropriate settings for the oven and vacuum system, and maintaining a quality product. This role involves operating sublimation equipment, supporting the development of standard recipes, reducing film waste, and understanding the effects of vacuum and powder coating on products. The operator will also maintain accurate production records and adhere to all safety and environmental policies. Quality is paramount, requiring the operator to monitor product quality, troubleshoot issues, and improve standard work processes. This is a full-time position located in Johnstown, Ohio.

Requirements

Basic computer skills including Excel, & web-based applications to enter data regularly and accurately.
High school diploma or GED required.
Ability to learn and understand the PLC operating screen and data output screens.
Be customer oriented; possess the ability to react to the customers’ needs while following company procedures.
Must be flexible and be able to respond with a positive attitude to changing demands and conditions.
Must be able to effectively communicate with many areas of the plant/company during meetings, presentations, and various conversations on and off the floor.
Attention to detail and understand/adjusting to minor detail changes.
Ability to learn how to operate a forklift and other company vehicles.

Nice To Haves

Prior manufacturing, assembly, material movement, or powder coating operations experience preferred.
Understand your internal customer base (Assembly, and Crating).
Direct knowledge and demonstrated understanding of Johnstown plant products and processes is preferred.
Knowledge of metal manufacturing materials, fabrication processes, and machinery preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate all sublimation equipment including the oven, vacuum system, and bagging areas.
Operate machinery or stations as instructed by the Team Leader to meet scheduled demands.
Support the development of standard recipes for various parts or films.
Ensure standard recipes are working as intended and verify that the settings do not need adjustments to improve the quality of the product or efficiency of the operation.
Reduce film waste by learning the details on how the equipment functions and affects the product.
Learn the effect of the vacuum on the products and determine the need for inserts to prevent the vacuum from distorting the parts.
Help the fabrication team design and develop new inserts as needed.
Make appropriate running decisions to prevent excessive defects and/or downtime.
Develop a knowledge of powder coating and how it can affect the sublimated product.
Keep accurate records of production, waste, quality checks undertaken.
Follow all Company, OSHA Safety, and EPA Environmental Policies.
Ensure personal safe behavior and encourage safe behavior in others.
Participate in safety related events/trainings/processes.
Conform to all company policies and procedures.
Maintain clean and organized work area.
Perform proper cleaning and maintenance of equipment.
Report any safety/environmental incidents.
Maintain a high level of customer focus in producing quality products and services that do not sacrifice the safety of others, oneself, nor the environment.
Ensure that the standards for quality, output, safety etc. are adhered to and improved upon.
Troubleshoot issues that are within your knowledge and control.
Decide quickly to contact more resources for issues outside of your knowledge and control.
Check product quality using visual standards and any quality devices as needed.
Monitor aspects of the oven/vacuum that could affect the product quality using devices, standard work, and knowledge of the process.
Understand when a film or powder coated panel is of standard quality or of good quality vs when there is an issue that needs to be addressed.
Create and/or improve upon standard work processes including but not limited to: Start Up, Shut Down, While Running, Change Overs, Troubleshooting, Downday.
Look for projects or methods to reduce cost without sacrificing the quality of the parts.
Drive waste out of operation.