Fiberglass Mat Machine Operator

Job Band:                   Hiring Manager:       Kenneth Davis  HR Rep:                    Jennifer Warner

Job Title:                     Fiberglass Mat Machine Operator

Department:              Operations

Reports to:                 Complex Leader and/or Shift Manager

Supervises:                 None

FLSA Status:               Non-Exempt

 

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

 

Our plant has a few roles in Production/Operations that an external candidate can enter into.

 

The Wet End Operator is responsible for entering the raw materials of glass into the machine by use of the hopper system into the white water chests. Responsibilities include testing, adding chemicals into to the water when needed, helping start up and shut down the line when appropriate, and completing all cleaning of their area. This role is also responsible for moving material with pallet jacks, testing viscosity and pH, and completing white water quality checks.

 

The Slitter Operator (or Mat Slitter Packer) works in our rework area, operating the slitter machines and our core cutter. This role processes blocked stock into shippable product by salvaging good quality material from rolls containing visual quality defects. Responsibilities include examining the product for visual imperfections, reporting on daily progress made against the schedule, tracking work in the computer, aiding the production lines when there is a need for re-wrapping and/or re-labeling material, and will cross-train to support production in needed areas.

 

The Dry End Operator works at the end of the production line, monitoring the finished mat as it exits the ovens, goes through the winder process and packaged into a roll. They inspect for quality defects of the product and operate the end-of-line and packaging process.

 

Job Type: Full-time

Plant Environment: The OC Aiken facility is not climate controlled. Because industrial ovens are part of our process, the manufacturing floor temperature is susceptible to the heat or cold of the outdoors. The facility is also unionized.

Shift Schedule: 12-hour shifts, three or four scheduled shifts a week, rotating between day shift (8a-8p) and night shift (8p-8a) every two weeks, plus additional scheduled overtime as needed

This schedule may change as required by business needs.

Starting Pay: $22.21/hour, paid weekly

 

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JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

 

• Primary Process Responsibilities
  • Read, understand, and follow all Standard Work Procedures
  • Follow all OPLs and cleaning and inspection standards
  • Operate industrial equipment
  • Monitors and adjusts machine and equipment settings
  • Participate in start-up, product change, trial activities, outages, and shutdown activities on the lines
  • Perform routine checks as identified on checklists
  • Maintain a clean area and implement the 5S structure that has been rolled out in the area
• Primary Safety Responsibilities
  • Follow all safety rules and procedures for the plant
  • Follow all lockout procedures
  • Follow all safety signs and documentation
  • Follow all safety rules and procedures concerning the handling of all chemicals within the area of their responsibility
  • Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times
• Work as a Team Player
  • Minimizes process downtime
  • Participates in continuous improvement work groups, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) methodology, and activities
  • Supports trials
  • Uses general tools (not requiring specialized training), as needed, to perform the job
  • Helps identify process problems and seeks solutions
  • Actively monitors equipment and processes
  • Troubleshoots the equipment when necessary
• Maintains Communications
  • Sustains effective communication
  • Collaborates with fellow employees effectively
  • Identifies when it is appropriate to escalate situations
  • Maintains logs as required
  • Assists in resolving supplier and customer complaints by providing relevant information
  • Participates in shift huddles and meetings
• Performs other related duti