MACHINE OPERATOR - Lamination Line

Laminate Technologies•Waco, TX

11h•Onsite

About The Position

Founded in 1985, Laminate Technologies (LamTech) is an employee-owned company (ESOP) and one of America's largest custom laminators and panel suppliers. They provide creative solutions for fabricating needs with a focus on quality, service, and innovation. LamTech is a one-source solution for customized laminated panels, various substrates (MDF, PB, Lam Grade plywood, Platforms, Primed Plywood, UV Plywood), specialty hardwood plywood panels, and fabricated components. The ESOP structure fosters dedication, innovation, and sustainable partnerships. The Machine Operator is responsible for setting-up, adjusting, and operating machinery, as well as inspecting workpieces to ensure they meet quality standards for both Laminate Technologies and its customers.

Requirements

Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Simple routine duties that follow definite procedures.
Employee works as instructed and consults with supervisor and/or team leader as needed on all matters not specifically covered in instructions or guidelines.
Ability to add and subtract one- and three-digit numbers.
Ability to read measurement devices such as rulers, gauges, etc.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one-or two-step instructions.
Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
Teamwork – Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
Organizational Support – Follows policies and procedures; supports organizational goals and values.
Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions.
Professionalism – Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.
Quality – Looks for ways to improve and promote quality.
Quantity – Meets productivity standards.
Safety – Observes safety and security procedures.

Responsibilities

Read job orders to determine production specification.
Start machines and adjust controls to ensure machinery is operating properly.
Observe equipment operations so that malfunctions can be detected and notify appropriate persons of any malfunctions.
Operate and observe machinery used in the production process to detect defects or machine malfunctions and adjust machines as needed.
Inspect workpieces for smoothness, defects, and measure workpieces to determine accuracy of machine operation using rules, templates, or other measuring devices.
Examine raw Woodstock for defects and verify conformance to quality standards.
Lift raw materials, finished products, and packed items, manually or using lifting tools as required.
Count finished product to determine if product orders are complete.
Load and unload items from machines, conveyors, and conveyances.
Assist other machine operators as needed such as supplying or holding materials or tools, or cleaning work areas and equipment.
Maintain equipment and clean working areas.
Record information, such as the number of products tested, meter readings, or dates and times of production processes.
Follow established company and work area safety policies including the wearing of all required PPE’s.
Follow established company policies, policies and rules outlined in Member Handbook as well as procedures required in the standard operating procedures/work instructions.
Maintains open communication with supervisors, team leaders and material handlers regarding production status (i.e. down time, material shortage, etc.).
Maintains daily production sheets utilizing the correct task codes for production time, down time, scrap, etc.; ensures that daily production totals are accurate.
Assist in maintaining work area (i.e., sweeping, emptying trash, return tools to proper location, etc.).
Other duties and responsibilities as directed by your supervisor.