Plant 80 | Latex Operator | Shift 2

Job Title

Plant 80 | Latex Operator | Shift 2

Position Overview

Position Objective: 

•  To provide a continuous flow of secondary back into Coater and to monitor latex application on the secondary backing. 

• Maintain latex pump and tank area. 

 

Essential Duties: 

• Maintaining continuous flow of secondary backing into Coater 

• Remove wrap and roll ticket from roll.  Inspect backing for holes, tears, and cuts and make sure backing is not wet. 

• Align roll in cradle with yellow lines on the floor, making sure roll is turned in the right direction. 

• When the previous roll that is running on machine gets low (12-14” diameter), turn on J-box and run the rest of the roll into J-box.  Call the Operator to let them know you are doing so.  (This is called slack time) 

• When all of the roll is in the J-box, use the heat knife to trim the backing straight.  This cuts the backing loose from the core. 

• Remove core inserts from both ends of the core and place in core buggy. 

• Use the ultrasonic seamer to sew the end of the new roll to the end of the old roll. 

• After seam is created, check to make sure the seam has no holes in it. 

• Move roll cradle forward and line up core inserts with core on both sides.  Make sure to leave a space between core and insert.  Push into core and lock down with T-handle locks on both sides.  Raise roll. 

• Align and run enough backing into J-box to get the seam onto the main tenter. 

• Dispose of any scrap. 

• Record the length of previous roll from Trumeter on Backing Variance Sheet with roll number. 

• Occasionally inspect secondary backing as it goes into and out of the Tillotson applicator. 

Monitoring Tillotson Machine 

• Ensure proper puddle volume. 

• Ensure backing is keeping tension while going through blade. 

• Maintain proper level in thickener tote. 

• Change thickener tote as necessary. 

• Maintain pumps and blenders and repair if necessary. 

• Ensure proper application appearance. 

• Work with Console Operator to prevent puckering, bagginess. 

 

Manage Froth Machines 

• Make adjustments to the froth machine as needed. 

• Keep drainage ditches clean. 

Ensure Continuous Latex Supply 

• Check all valves from compounding to blenders to ensure that they are all open. 

• Check all 3 thickener valves. 

• Check filter baskets to ensure that they are in place. 

• Upon start up, check all pumps, blenders, and the applicator pull roller to make sure they are operating properly. 

Physical Requirements: 

Must be able to: 

• Withstand temperatures of 100 degrees 

• Stand for long periods of time