Operator

Siegling America•Huntersville, NC

27d•Onsite

About The Position

Safely and efficiently operate the embossing station, braking station, inspection station, and winder, coater, and mixing machines in conjunction with or in the absence of the main operator to ensure production is not interrupted. Primary duties include, but are not limited to: Preparing machinery for operation Setting and adjusting machine gauges and computerized operating controls in accordance with manufacturing instructions and quality specifications Preparing mixtures of solvents, PVC pastes, and dry blends in accordance with formula specifications and in a timely manner to coordinate with scheduled production runs Operating machinery, changing rollers and ensuring proper fabric feed and tension Ensuring proper feed of coating material and that fabric is wound free of folds and creases Thoroughly inspecting fabric and raw materials for visual flaws and defects Ensuring correct materials are being used and inspecting material thickness, width, surface, bonding strength, etc. Maintaining close observation of production processes to identify and correct any malfunctions, defects or flaws Completing and maintaining required reports Follow manufacturing instructions for necessary machinery, including units of measure in both English and Metric. Able to visually detect flaws and defects in fabric. Ability to independently and safely operate required machinery and related tools/equipment. Mechanical aptitude and familiarity with computerized operating controls. Satisfactory completion of required Siegling training programs. One to two years satisfactory work experience in operating continuous-type, heavy manufacturing equipment. Previous coater experience preferred.

Requirements

Ability to read, understand and follow manufacturing instructions for necessary machinery, including units of measure in both English and Metric.
Acuity of vision (corrected to 20/20) in order to be able to visually detect flaws and defects in fabric.
Ability to independently and safely operate required machinery and related tools/equipment.
Mechanical aptitude and familiarity with computerized operating controls.
Satisfactory completion of required Siegling training programs.
One to two years satisfactory work experience in operating continuous-type, heavy manufacturing equipment.
Previous coater experience preferred.
Knowledge of Transilon belt types helpful.
Must be available to work overtime and/or odd hours upon request, without prior notice.
Must be able to frequently and independently lift up to 50 lbs. - (strictly enforced).
Manufacturing: 1 year (Required)
Forklift: 1 year (Required)

Nice To Haves

Previous coater experience preferred.
Knowledge of Transilon belt types helpful.

Responsibilities

Preparing machinery for operation
Setting and adjusting machine gauges and computerized operating controls in accordance with manufacturing instructions and quality specifications
Preparing mixtures of solvents, PVC pastes, and dry blends in accordance with formula specifications and in a timely manner to coordinate with scheduled production runs
Operating machinery, changing rollers and ensuring proper fabric feed and tension
Ensuring proper feed of coating material and that fabric is wound free of folds and creases
Thoroughly inspecting fabric and raw materials for visual flaws and defects
Ensuring correct materials are being used and inspecting material thickness, width, surface, bonding strength, etc.
Maintaining close observation of production processes to identify and correct any malfunctions, defects or flaws
Completing and maintaining required reports
Follow manufacturing instructions for necessary machinery, including units of measure in both English and Metric
Able to visually detect flaws and defects in fabric
Ability to independently and safely operate required machinery and related tools/equipment
Mechanical aptitude and familiarity with computerized operating controls
Satisfactory completion of required Siegling training programs
One to two years satisfactory work experience in operating continuous-type, heavy manufacturing equipment
Previous coater experience preferred