Shingle Machine Operator

Owens Corning•Summit, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary objective of this position is to operate and maintain the shingle machine and laminator to ensure quality product in a safe, efficient and effective manner.

Requirements

Must be familiar and knowledgeable on the shingle machine and laminator, autocatchers, wrapper and palletizer
Basic mathematics skills
Good oral and written communication skills
Knowledge and use of Allen Bradley panel views
Ability to use calculator
Log into and navigate company intranet to access paycheck/benefits enrollment information
Log into and navigate Learning Management system and accomplish required online training routinely
Basic computer skills
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
High School Diploma or GED equivalency
Ability to routinely lift up to 40 lbs without assistance
Ability to routinely lift up to 80 lbs with assistance
Work for up to 12 hours in extreme hold/cold manufacturing environment
Walk/stand on concrete floors continuously for up to 12 hours
Routinely ascend and descend stairs to enter work areas
Safeguard self with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – steel toed shoes, ear plugs, eye protection (glasses, goggles, and/or facemask) as necessary for task
Push/Drive floor sweeping and cleaning equipment or tools as necessary for housekeeping duties
Lifting and carrying (up to 40 lbs) from Auto Catcher to seconds re-wrap or recycle/trash receptacle.
Ability to rotate and work shift work
Ability to help with all line breaks and lace-ups

Responsibilities

Operate the shingle machine, laminator and auto catcher equipment
Understand knife usage and position on cutting cylinder head
Monitor laminate and sealant levels in use tanks and panel views
Make minor adjustments to equipment jams and trouble shoot equipment problems
Assist changing cutting cylinders when needed
Monitor application of laminate and sealant for amount and placement
Assist in threading machine as assigned
Observes quality of sheet and inspects product for (color, contamination, tape alignment and other quality standards)
Monitor line speed and adjust as needed to remain in quality and safety specs
Maintain constant communication with all front-end and back-end operators about any quality issues
Report any unusual or suspect material issues to the shift supervisor
Monitor sheet for dimensions, tab cutouts, and adjust as need
Perform Q.C. tests on finished product, including but not limited to, dimensions, release tape alignment, product weight, nail line alignment, laminate bonding, wet shingles, shadowline alignment, etc. and records data on appropriate sheets
Records and charts process controls and other information as directed
Starts up and shuts down laminate systems as required
Monitor and maintain panel view settings for tension settings, line speed, temperature, etc.
Accurately perform quality control testing on finished products and verify that all paperwork is complete and turned in at the end of each shift
Assist in lace up for start-ups and after breaks, perform other misc. duties required by shift supervisor
Perform other related duties consistent with the nature of the job as directed by the supervisor
Participate in safety and good housekeeping programs established in the plant
Follow all safety rules and procedures
Notify your supervisor immediately of any accident, near miss accident or on-the-job injury when it occurs no matter how insignificant it may seem
Operate equipment only when you are trained in its use or are working with or under the direction of a qualified employee, and you are authorized to do so by your supervisor
Wear proper personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times
Participate in TPM activities