Laminator Assistant Operator

Summary: Assists in set-up and operation of machine combining by extrusion(s) or adhesives(s) two or more layers of film, foil, or paper to produce laminated flexible packaging materials.

Key Accountabilities

• Obtains production order and determines specs for impending job and arranges for delivery of base materials to machine
• Loads print rolls and base films and or materials onto unwind stands
• Performs basic quality checks on films
• Mixes primers, using prescribed formulas, and maintains adequate levels in reservoirs
• Transfers hazardous waste into designated drums and transports to storage areas
• Applies tape to resin roller to prevent extrusion from sticking and adjusts web guide sensors and trim knives as required
• Checks poly/adhesive applications and installs anilox rollers
• Sets brake control pressures and thread web(s) through machine, lapping and taping ends around take-up core
• Removes finished roll of laminated material from rewind using hoist or walk-around lift, and transports roll to floor scales. Accurately records weights, footage count, time, etc. on roll ticket and transfers roll to designated storage area
• Assists operator with job changes as prescribed
• Maintains work areas and related equipment in neat and orderly manner (sweeps, dusts, mops, scrapes using appropriate tools and agents)
• Performs other related work as required
  
  

Education: High School Diploma or GED

Skills, Abilities, And Competencies

Ability to read and comprehend production orders

Ability to analyze and solve problems

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Excellent organizational skills

Must be willing to work nights, 12 hour shifts, weekends and holidays

Other

If interested in this position, please submit a resume or letter of qualification to Human Resources.