Blender/Press Assistant

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Operates (in automatic or manual mode if necessary), cleans and inspects for proper operation of equipment, from screens to paper unwinder at forming line.
• This includes: Blenders, Screens, Wax Kitchen, Resin Room and Equipment, Flight Conveyors, Formers, Hydraulic and Thermal oil rooms
• Inspects wax spray nozzles in surface and core blenders for proper operation. Cleans or replaces stopped or partially clogged nozzles.
• Cleans or removes bags from atomizers when necessary.
• Monitors equipment to assure proper operation and to prevent injury or damage to equipment. Notifies Maintenance Department and/or Shift Supervisor of any deficiencies.
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment in work areas.
• Aids the Press Operator by removing stuck boards from press, relieving the Press Operator during temporary absences, and assisting in downtime circumstances.
• Prepares to assume press operator relief responsibility by training on press operations.
• Completes Blender Operation Report sheets. Retrieves usage numbers on all changeovers for press operator.
• Unloads powdered resin trucks. Hangs resin according to current spec sheet.
• Operates a variety of heavy mobile equipment such as forklift, front end loader and Tenant sweeper.
• Reads, interprets, and applies complex written documents such as safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions, and standard operating procedures.

Specialized/Technical Knowledge Or Required Skills

• High School Diploma or GED
• 0 to 3 Years manufacturing experience
• Must be able to work rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays per shift schedule