Coater Operator

Job Description

Job Description

NORMAL DUTIES include the following. Not all tasks are performed on all sections due to automation on some equipment.

• Complete paperwork as required.
• Responsible for quality and machine speed.(caliper, etc, bonding, scoring, size)
• Responsible for coater operation – including pumps, coolers, filters
• Responsible for impregnator and its operation
• Prepare coater / impregnator for runs
• Ensure there is sufficient coating for the day’s runs, as well as ensure management is aware of low inventory of totes.
• Daily, weekly, monthly cleaning of machines at wet end.
• Ensuring machine is running at the appropriate speeds required.
• Housekeeping of coater / impregnator and its associated areas.
• Monitoring coater for proper settings and quality of board produced
• Must be able to operate a) singlefacers / doublebacker, b) roll stands, and c) splicers.
• Must be able to : a) control coating waste, b) control paper waste, c) trouble-shoot quality problems, and d) maintain proper setting on coater.
• Must maintain a high level of housekeeping on, in and around the coater.
• Must not be afraid of heights, machine has two levels
• Report any maintenance problems as required.

The Operator will also perform any other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS : To perform this job successfully, an individual must have demonstrated the ability to perform each normal duty satisfactory in this and all lower classifications in this line of progression. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE : High School diploma or general education degree (GED); or five years related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS : Ability to read and interpret written documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, factory orders, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to communicate effectively.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS : Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure (English and Metric systems), using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to read an English and metric system tape measure.

REASONING ABILITY : Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization may exist. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS : The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform normal job functions.

While performing the duties of this job, an individual is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. An individual frequently is required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. An individual must regularly lift and / or move up to ten pounds, frequently lift and / or move up to twenty-five pounds, and occasionally lift and / or move up to fifty pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the normal job functions.

While performing the duties of this job, an individual regularly works near moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and / or humid conditions and temperature variations. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the normal job functions.