PE Coating Operator

Fortune Brands • New London, NC

3d

About The Position

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:Responsibilities include, but not limited to the following:Visually Inspect pre- and post-production deck boards to required quality standardsUtilize measurement tools to confirm quality specificationsRead and follow QA inspection instructions to ensure a quality productNotify the Process Technician or Supervisor immediately if Quality issues ariseAbility to read Production Work Orders and ensure printed label and end-tags are affixed appropriatelyUnpackage substrate and Package finished-good decking product to required packing guidelines as appropriateLoad conveyor with uncoated decking boards and unload conveyor with coated / printed decking boardsComplete production end-of-shift reporting to include scrap boards, using required inspection formAbility to utilize mechanical power tools for banding, tagging, and pneumatic controls for lifting tablesAssist other operators in meeting production schedule as requiredFollow all plant safety protocols and guidelines to minimize risk of personal injury or asset damageParticipate in shift-start and shift-end Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) activities including cleaning and inspection of process equipmentCoordinate with other team members, warehouse personnel, and supervisors to ensure efficient workflow and timely material movementSet-up, operate, and tend roll-to-roll coating machines and digital inking machines including adjusting settings such as speed, tension and roll gaps to ensure product specificationsLoad and unload raw materials coatings with transport dollies and/or hand trucksMix coating formulations to ensure smoot and even application to the substrateVisual inspection of coated products for defects such as scratches, unevenness, or deformationsPerform routine cleaning of the coating equipment to ensure optimal performance and safe working environmentAccurately record process data, quality information, and material usage in accordance with company standardsParticipate in plant 6S activities to include maintaining a clean work areaOther duties may be assigned by Process Tech or Supervisor concerning issues that affect the performance or quality of your line.
Additional Responsibilities:Willing to work overtime, holidays, and weekends as scheduled.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Basic math, reading, and writing skills
• Ability to recognize and address issues with the coating process or equipment in real time also ability to recognize and resolve recurring problems quickly
• Previous machinery operator experience in a continuous production environment
• Strong understanding of conveyance, coating, curing and printing equipment
• Meticulous focus on maintaining quality uniformity and product quality
• Ability to identify and address issues with the coating process or equipment in real time
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with other team members
• Ability to read, interpret technical documents, work instructions, product specifications
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work 12 hour shifts.

Responsibilities

• Visually Inspect pre- and post-production deck boards to required quality standards
• Utilize measurement tools to confirm quality specifications
• Read and follow QA inspection instructions to ensure a quality product
• Notify the Process Technician or Supervisor immediately if Quality issues arise
• Ability to read Production Work Orders and ensure printed label and end-tags are affixed appropriately
• Unpackage substrate and Package finished-good decking product to required packing guidelines as appropriate
• Load conveyor with uncoated decking boards and unload conveyor with coated / printed decking boards
• Complete production end-of-shift reporting to include scrap boards, using required inspection form
• Ability to utilize mechanical power tools for banding, tagging, and pneumatic controls for lifting tables
• Assist other operators in meeting production schedule as required
• Follow all plant safety protocols and guidelines to minimize risk of personal injury or asset damage
• Participate in shift-start and shift-end Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) activities including cleaning and inspection of process equipment
• Coordinate with other team members, warehouse personnel, and supervisors to ensure efficient workflow and timely material movement
• Set-up, operate, and tend roll-to-roll coating machines and digital inking machines including adjusting settings such as speed, tension and roll gaps to ensure product specifications
• Load and unload raw materials coatings with transport dollies and/or hand trucks
• Mix coating formulations to ensure smoot and even application to the substrate
• Visual inspection of coated products for defects such as scratches, unevenness, or deformations
• Perform routine cleaning of the coating equipment to ensure optimal performance and safe working environment
• Accurately record process data, quality information, and material usage in accordance with company standards
• Participate in plant 6S activities to include maintaining a clean work area
• Other duties may be assigned by Process Tech or Supervisor concerning issues that affect the performance or quality of your line.
• Willing to work overtime, holidays, and weekends as scheduled.

Benefits

• Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay.
• A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is Hiring Pay Range: $45,780 USD - $52,624 USD.
• Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location.
• In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based sales incentive plan.
• At Fortune Brands, we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates' unique needs.
• This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off benefits, adoption benefits, and more.
• We offer numerous ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to foster a sense of belonging for all associates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees