Manufacturing Associate - Set-Up Operator (3rd shift: 11pm-7am)
About The Position
The Set-Up Operator prepares and adjusts downstream production equipment to meet work-order specifications. Equipment includes shears, roll winders, the Menzel, silicone applicators, Corona treaters, and Maxson sheeters. The operator sets blade widths, sheet lengths, Corona settings, belt speed, air pressure, and tension to produce accurate, consistent product while minimizing startup scrap. No minimum experience is required; related manufacturing or machine-operation experience is preferred. The role works in a fast-paced extrusion and converting environment with heat, noise, static electricity, sharp edges, moving rolls and blades, and electrical components. Required PPE includes cut-resistant gloves, safety glasses, and hearing protection as appropriate. Physical requirements include regularly lifting, pushing, or pulling 40–50 lbs; standing and walking for extended periods; bending, reaching, kneeling, and crouching; and using small ladders or platforms. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities.
Requirements
- Mechanical aptitude, strong attention to detail, and clear communication with line operators and Quality Control.
- Ability to read work orders, measure accurately, and follow dimensional specifications.
- Ability to troubleshoot setup issues related to cut accuracy, web tension, and Corona treatment.
- Commitment to safe work practices, including handling sharp blades with approved tools.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in manufacturing, machine operation, plastics, extrusion, or converting, especially with Maxson sheeters, Corona treaters, or similar equipment.
- Knowledge of sheet handling, static control, and tension systems.
Responsibilities
- Set and verify Corona treater gaps and wattage to work-order specifications; inspect electrode alignment and treatment consistency; coordinate dyne testing with Quality Control when required.
- Safely change and install Maxson blades; set blade widths and sheet lengths to work-order requirements; adjust belt speed, air knives, pull-roll air pressure, and tension for accurate cuts and clean stacking.
- Prepare equipment for startup; route initial trim and scrap properly; keep startup scrap out of finished pallets; and verify pallets, slip sheets, and labels are staged before full-speed production.
- Perform periodic quality-control checks, identify downstream sheet defects, and make authorized adjustments to limit waste.
- Communicate equipment issues, defects, and adjustments to Extruder Operators, Quality Control, and teammates; document key details at shift handoff.
- Clean Corona rolls and electrodes using approved procedures; remove polymer buildup, scrap, and debris; and keep the work area orderly.
- Follow lockout/tagout and blade-handling procedures, use required PPE, and report unsafe conditions and near misses immediately.
Benefits
- Full medical, dental, and vision benefits; employee-only medical coverage costs $16.50 per biweekly paycheck, and medical premiums have remained unchanged for more than 18 years.
- Paid holidays.
- PTO with payout options.
- Paid maternity and paternity leave.
- 401(k) with profit sharing equal to 6% of total compensation.
- Employee referral program.
- Volunteer time off.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
