Casting Lead (2nd Shift, Temp)

Description

Company Profile 

Arlon Graphics, LLC is a cast vinyl manufacturing company in the business of creating innovative material for visual expression. Founded in 1958, Arlon Graphics manufactures and markets high-quality pressure-sensitive materials for the fleet, architectural, digital imaging, and signage markets. Through more than 180 distribution partners across the globe, a growing number of strategically-positioned sales offices and warehouses, and customer-centric operations, Arlon is recognized as a global leader in graphic films. Join the Arlon Graphics conversation and follow us at @arlongraphics on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. For more information, visit arlon.com.

Summary/Objective: 

Perform duties to set up and operate equipment in the casting department to cast films in accordance with customer specifications, product specifications and shop orders.

Roles Responsibilities:

• Operate equipment to cast films as outlined on shop orders, standard operating procedures, and work instructions.
• Review shop orders and process specifications to determine materials required, quantity and product dimensions, and machine set-up.

General Casting Duties: 

• Ability to read shop orders, material part numbers, and weekly product schedule. 
• Setup – Align and load materials rolls on unwind shaft and thread material through machine according to SOP (Standard Operation Procedures). 
• Setup machine parameters as required (tension, gap, pressure, etc.) 
• Set counters and record material used and scrapped. 
• Ability to operate the NDC gauging system.
• Monitor the casting line operation for proper coating and film properties
• Perform checks for material defects, make equipment adjustments as necessary to maintain part quality standards, flag and notify Quality Assurance department of questionable material. 
• Locate materials using SAP 
• Unload rolls from the machine and move to appropriate staging area. 
• Perform QA testing as needed (physical properties, color, gloss, contrast ratio, etc.) 
• Ability to make liner and product rewind transfers. 
• Perform inventory transaction in SAP and create inventory tags and return excess stock to storage and enter location data into SAP. 
• Clean and set-up wet-end equipment (coating head, pump, and filters) as needed and monitor and make process/equipment as needed. Identify casting defects and make corrective action to eliminate the defect. 
• Operate the wet end control panel. 
• Record and input QA data into SAP. 
• Follow and address safety rules and keep work area in a clean and orderly condition. 
• Set up mixers, pump, tote, hose, liner, and adhesive according to work order requirements. 
• Handling Hazardous Waste and procedures. 
• Operate Forklift and Safety procedures. 
• Operate Hoist and Safety procedures. 
• Understand and follow all LOTO and grounding procedures.

Requirements

Skills and Experience

• Must embody the Arlon core values of Teamwork, Excellence, Accountability, Integrity and Inspiration on a daily basis. 
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Good listening techniques
• Pleasant, positive attitude
• Team player/interact well with others
• Organized
• Time management
• Flexible
• Customer oriented

Qualification Requirements: 

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.

• Minimum requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent. 
• Six months of previous manufacturing experience.

Language Skills: Excellent communication skills required. Must have the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with all levels of organization, external suppliers and customers.

Pay Transparency: 

The current pay rate for this position is between $25.00 - $31.00 per hour. Rate of pay will depend on factors such as market conditions and location, job-related knowledge and skills, education, training and experience.  If hired, employment will be at will. The Company reserves the righ