Coating Machine Operator - 2nd Shift

Position Summary: Responsible for demonstrating operator efficiency, safety and quality by thorough understanding of all Coater stations by following the emulsion & silicone coating processes and standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities included below. Other duties may be assigned.

• Ability to perform and understand all positions on the Coater to meet production requirements.
• Perform all required quality control testing at the machine and make decisions to change the process per results.
• Produce the product on the shop order within process specifications.
• Report all required information into E2000 to relieve inventories properly.
• Clean the machine and areas as required to maintain a superior level of cleanliness.
• Perform all required machine preventive maintenance tasks as required by the maintenance department.
• Assume responsibility for the operation of the entire machine while running.
• Load face and backing material into machine, assure correct raw material is run per the order.
• Compound adhesive, release, topcoat and primer for the coater per the process specification.
• Unload tankers of adhesive and perform QA testing per specifications.
• Operate forklift and RF gun to move material.
• Perform cycle counts on chemicals and compounds.
• Completes all daily 5S and cleaning requirements of the Coater.
• Follow all health, safety, and housekeeping procedures, policies and practices and consistently work in a safe manner about self, co-workers, and manufacturing systems.
• Support safety, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Communicates to others in a professional manner at all times.
• Participative in shift and team meetings.
• Must be available to work overtime.
• Perform all other functions and duties as assigned.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must understand and perform the duties of all workstations on the machine. 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 general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers.

Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have basic computer skills and the ability to learn inventory control software.

Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Decision Making / Problem Solving - Able to act in solving problems while exhibiting judgment and a realistic understanding of issues; able to use reason, even when dealing with emotional topics while doing so in a timely manner.

Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests. Must have sense of urgency and exhibit high motivation.

Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Makes timely decisions.

Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments. Able to maintain professionalism while dealing with frequent change, delays, unexpected events, or time demands.

Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work and others' work to e