Operator

FITESA TERRE HAUTE INC•Terre Haute, IN

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Fitesa is a global leader in nonwoven fabric solutions, specializing in providing innovative fabrics for the hygiene, medical, and industrial markets. Our location in Terre Haute, IN, has an excellent opportunity for machine Operators to join our rapidly growing team. This role is responsible for machine set-up and overall operation of manufacturing equipment. The Operator will operate equipment safely to efficiently produce higher quality rolls of plastic film and perform other duties as required to promote overall plant effectiveness in accordance with good manufacturing practices and all plant procedures and guidelines.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED required
2 plus years of extrusion and/or manufacturing experience is preferred.
Communication skills
Interpersonal skills
Basic math skills
Reading skills
Mechanically Inclined
Troubleshooting skills
Able to operate a forklift
Basic computer skills and competency
High level of safety awareness.
Quality conscious.
Reliable, flexible and motivated to do a good job.
Able to operate machines efficiently and produce a quality product.
Able to give instructions that are easy to follow and understand.
Able to comprehend instructions and carry out assignments.
Problem solving and troubleshooting ability.
Able to make practical decisions after analyzing data and reviewing past experience.
Able to work with minimum supervision
Able to perform shift work.

Responsibilities

Perform roll changes which includes removing full rolls from production line.
Line up cores on empty shaft and take a sample of finished product to check film quality; replace shafts for new production; weigh and label rolls in ERP System and complete other paperwork as necessary; package and warehouse rolls.
Perform all tasks safely and efficiently.
Demonstrates ability to work on any line.
Monitor extrusion line and make adjustments as necessary to ensure a quality product, i.e. troubleshooting, Quality Windows, etc.
Prepare extrusion line for order change and perform all changes and set-ups.
Manage raw material flow via railcar, silos or boxes to supply the extrusion lines.
Collect and record machine operating conditions on log sheet.
Cut cores to predetermined length using core cutter.
Perform housekeeping duties during each shift to clean floor and work areas.
Clean die, rolls, filters and change screen packs.
Operate forklift and other industrial material handling equipment to remove finished goods, scrap and/or raw materials and packaging supplies.