Knifer

Job Description

Job Description

Position Title : Knife Operator

Reports to : Production Manager

Description of Job Duties and Responsibilities :

• Understand and follow quality processes including but not limited to :
• Oven Lead Person or Manager will give the Mixer People the “ Mix Sheet “ for the run. Look at that sheet , and see what material we are running and from that get your knife settings, oven speeds and what type of material we are casting on, Paper, Alum or Polyester.
• Set the knife for correct material thickness and cast width, as per your Mix Sheet. Use the set of feeler thickness gauges and verify settings with your micrometer. The Knife setting must be checked by two people and must be signed off by both on the Production Run Sheet BR-M.PDR.
• Help the Oven Lead Person with setting up the Paper, Alum or Polyester Roll, that you will cast on. If Paper, the Lot Number must be recorded on the Production Run Sheet BR-M.PDR.Run a sample to verify knife settings and weights, if within range, run can start.
• Inspection of material during pouring for streaks. If any advise the Finish End Person by radio, that one is on the way to him or her. If cast on paper, Mark Pot changes.
• Ensure consistency of product and adjust guide plates to stop run off in oven.
• Any problems report them to your Oven Lead Person.
• At the end of each run the Knife setting must be checked again and the findings recorded on the Production Run Sheet BR-M.PDR.
• Follow all safety guidelines
• Keep the equipment and work area neat and clean
• Perform maintenance checks

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