Pleater Operator

PREMIUM GUARD INCORPORATED•Albion, IL

8d•$20 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

Set up and operate pleater equipment to pleat filter paper according to prescribed methods. Transport raw materials to and from the production line to produce filter elements that meet production order specifications. The role may also involve operating other equipment, stock chasing, and other duties as assigned. The position is located in Albion, Illinois, and is full-time on the first (day) shift.

Requirements

Communicate with appropriate personnel about problems encountered while performing job duties and interact in person with coworkers and supervisors.
Read and understand safety documents and established pleater operating procedures.
Read and write to complete required paperwork and access information on a computer.
Interpret and comprehend instructions and information, and complete production, scrap, and returns paperwork.
Determine paper height and width, pleat count, production order quantities, and related measurements.
Perform basic addition and subtraction.
Use judgment to plan and perform work, determine the sequence of operations, make decisions, and adjust equipment as needed.
Monitor pleater operation and inspect paper, paint, and component parts to verify proper operation, correct materials, and product specifications.
Have hand-eye coordination to feed paper into the pleater, operate a floor jack, set pleater speeds, use basic hand tools, and load conveyors and parts bins.
Frequently lift, handle, push, or pull 40–50 pounds.
Use a hand jack or electric walk-behind jack to transport heavy material.
Bend, stoop, and reach frequently, and stand or walk continuously during job duties.
Work in an industrial environment with exposure to noise, possible temperature extremes, dirt, solvents, and paper dust.
Maintain a satisfactory attendance and conduct record and be able to work any shift and overtime as required.

Responsibilities

Check materials brought to the line to confirm they are correct and meet quality expectations, including paint color and consistency, paper type, quality and size, and the type and quality of component parts.
Prepare pleater equipment for operation by setting guides, height, pleat count, oven speed and temperature, and other settings; change equipment over when necessary.
Start pleater equipment and observe the process to ensure the product conforms to order specifications.
Feed paper into the pleater to maintain a smooth, continuous flow.
Transport raw materials to and from the production line and load paper reels onto pleater spindles.
Stack parts in and out of boxes, keep parts available to assemblers, and load or unload conveyors feeding the assembly station as needed.
Set up, operate, and monitor other equipment as assigned, which may include welders and palletizing equipment, and perform stock chasing.
Work with others and assist in various areas to promote production efficiency.
Perform regular quality checks to ensure products meet established quality standards and customer requirements.
Inventory materials on hand and notify the appropriate person when supplies are low.
Complete production, scrap, and returns paperwork and related forms.
Keep the work area clean by breaking down boxes, emptying trash and scrap containers, and sweeping around pleaters.
Follow safety procedures and safe working practices.
Use PM, TPM, and predictive techniques and equipment to maintain equipment and tooling in good condition.
Schedule and perform machine tear-downs to make repairs and modifications.
Monitor work in progress, suggest improvements, inform the supervisor or team leader of production problems, and support problem resolution and continuous improvement.
Train new team members in operations and paperwork as needed.
Maintain satisfactory attendance and conduct, and work any shift and overtime as required.