COATER

SUMMARY

Operates coating machines to coat jumbo rolls. Work to achieve weekly, monthly and annual output targets.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Operate a coating machine and produce the correctly coated ink ribbon.
• Load new rolls onto machine
• Measuring and mixing chemicals
• Keeping adequate amounts of mixing materials in the mixing area at all times

• Operate production machines according to the appropriate “machine operator’s manual” under direction of the Group Leader and Technical staff. 

• Perform product changeovers to the coating machine.   Activities not limited to roll exchanges, roll cleaning, doctor blade exchanges, threading, filter changes, parts cleaning and material handling. 
• Sampling jumbo rolls and performing required testing and recording findings
• Palletize rolls when necessary
• Labeling jumbo rolls and moving to the storage rack
• Coordinate activities with maintenance, operation, management and other as necessary.

• Troubleshoot basic equipment and process problems

• Charge ink raw materials and organic solvents into an ink production device in a measured & controlled manner thus producing a coat-able solution per established specification.  

• Lead in basic maintenance activities by having input and explanation to what needs to be done. Assist where possible, making sure activities are scheduled and completed in a timely manner.

• Strongly participate in productivity improvement plans and cost reduction plans (Total Productive Maintenance activity).          
• Investigate and analyze causes for defective product or production inefficacies. 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE 

• High School Diploma or GED; or related experience and/or training; or combination of education and experience.   
• Experience in mixing/blending chemicals preferred
• Prior product manufacturing experience preferred
• Experience operating a computer preferred
• Must be able to multitask, prioritize, and work in a high-stress team environment
• The ability to read and interpret job orders, specifications and production schedules. 
• Must be able to enter data into computerized ERP system and manual work orders.
• The ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Must be able to interface and communicate effectively
• Effectively read and comprehend instructions sufficiently enough to perform the work required
• Must be able to use and read instruments including micrometers, microscopes, light table, hand tools and other equipment required for coating
• Must be able to operate appropriate test equipment and react to the readings generated or displayed on monitors, gauges, panels and sensors
• Reasoning ability – the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.     Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to work independently and take appropriate corrective action when minor problems arise.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform 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 is regularly required to stand for 12 hour shifts.  The employee is frequently required to walk, bend, reach and twist or rotate body. The employee must occasionally operate a fork truck. The employee must occasionally climb and squat. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  The employee must occasionally push/pull carts of approximately 1,000 pounds. The employee must occasionally work in confined spaces. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee must be able to wear respiratory protection as needed in close proximity to solvents. A Hazmat physical is required for this position.

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Due to the nature of the work performed in this job, the employee is required to wear safety glasses, safety gloves when needed, hearing protection, coveralls, respiratory protection and ANSII approved steel or composite toed footwear.