Emulsion Coater Operator, 3rd Shift

Company: 3 Sigma LLC
Location: Troy
Posted on: May 4, 2024

Job Description:

Job Title: Emulsion Coater Job Status/ Grade: Hourly

Location: Troy, Ohio Department: Manufacturing, Coating

Reporting To: Plant Supervisor Direct Reports: None


Pay Rate: $18.86 to $19.73



Job Summary:

The Emulsion Coater Machine Operator - 3rd Shift is responsible for operating an emulsion acrylic adhesive coating machine to coat coils of paper, film, or foil with pressure sensitive adhesive by performing the duties listed below. 3rd Shift is 11:00pm - 7:00am.



Essential Job Functions:

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• Set-up coater for each operation.
  
• Places rolls of face paper and backing substrate on shafts and positions correctly on machine.
  
• Turns control dials of machines to regulate speed of substrates, temperature of drying ovens, and flow of adhesive.
  
• Operate coater at maximum speed for each product.
  
• Check pre-production (set-up) samples for correct pattern materials, web dimensions, etc.
  
• Provide test samples, as required, to Quality Assurance.
  
• Check materials pre, in process and post production using calipers and rulers.
  
• Halt production if found to be running out of specification.
  
• Accurately pick raw material, return raw material, enter labor tracking and complete rolls into the ERP system.
  
• Accurately label rolls for shipment, inventory or next process in line.
  
• Maintain accurate, neat machine reports.
  
• Report material problems to Supervisor and Quality Assurance.
  
• Recommend improvements to process and equipment.
  
• Maintain improvements to process and equipment.
  
• Resolve minor problems with equipment and process.
  
• Report major problems to Supervisor and assist in resolving.
  
• Must be able to operate forklift and clamp truck.
  
• Must be able to work with little supervision.
  
• Responsible for startup and shut down of machine.
  
• Maintain neat, orderly work area.
  
• Other duties may be assigned.
  
  
  
  
  Qualifications:
  
  Required:
  
  
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  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
    
  • Mechanical aptitude and prior machine operator experience
    
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
    
  • Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
    
  • Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
    
  • Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity.
    
  • Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
    
  • Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.
    
    
    Preferred:
    
    
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    • Background in Math/Mechanics
      
      
      
      
      Physical Requirements:
      
      The Machine Operator physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is required to stand; walk; sit; squat; kneel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
      
      
      
      Work Environment:
      
      The Machine Operator work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
      
      
      
      While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works with moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
      
      
      
      Compensation details: 18.86-19.73 Hourly WagePId4c4f553a2f7-31181-34294570

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