Production Coating Operator

Tesa Tape inc•Sparta, MI

1h•Onsite

About The Position

This role will be responsible for running one or more operational pieces of equipment, which includes coating line and slitter area, loading and unloading rolls, maintaining a supply of hot melts to the coating head, and proper monitoring of process parameters.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent with basic math, written and oral communication skills.
Mechanical skills or aptitude.
Ability to use calculator, computer and measuring tools.
Must be able to read, write and communicate effectively with others.
Must be able to work within the framework of 6S, ISO and IATF requirements.

Nice To Haves

Previous machine operating experience preferred.
Knowledge of the metric system preferred.
Capable of earning and maintaining a forklift license.

Responsibilities

Upholds company safety, environmental and quality standards.
Contributes to meeting KPIs by focusing efforts to achieve targets.
Responsible to setup, operate, monitor and adjust machine for quality production, and perform routine machine maintenance.
Responsible for meeting production standards.
Able to run all hosts on the machine.
Reads and interprets work orders to understand the requirements of the project.
Operates coating equipment under the guidance of the Shift Supervisor/Lead Coater following SOPs.
Works with other team members to conduct rapid changeovers on the coating lines.
Completes production paperwork and data entry into SAP in an accurate and timely manner.
Understands product quality to allow for effective visual inspection of semi-finished or finished product as it comes off the line.
Notifies Shift Supervisor/Lead Coater of any product quality or mechanical issues.
Performs operator maintenance/preventive maintenance as defined by the Maintenance Department and SOPs.
Performs daily safety and equipment checks.
Performs ongoing quality inspections, reporting any non-conforming product to the Shift Supervisor/Lead Coater.
Displays proper use of hand tools and small power tools, pallet jack, fork truck and drum handling equipment.
Works collaboratively with coworkers across all functions, particularly with lead coater operator, shift supervisor, and packer for the tasks required for the shift based on coating schedule.
Maintains work area(s) and equipment in a clean, orderly and safe condition by sweeping, trash removal, and returning equipment & tools to proper storage location when not in use. Maintain clear paths to aisles, fire extinguishers, eye-wash stations and emergency exits.
Follows and gives written and oral instructions/communication, and work without close supervision.
Trains new employees as instructed.
Helps with inventory count as needed.
Works overtime, including Saturdays and/or Sundays as required.
Performs other related duties as required.