COATER OPERATOR - IVC (Dalton, Georgia, United States, 30721)

Primary Objective

Overall operating of the coater in SPC.

Major Functions & Scope

• Responsible for personal safety and participating in plant safety process
• Enter data into SAP
• Inspect quality of processed material, noting size and dimension accuracies for a quality final product
• Verify the correct setup and function of the machine
• Maintain a clean and efficient work area
• Monitor operational data such as temperatures, pressures, ingredients used, processing times, or test results
• Inspect equipment or units to detect leaks, malfunctions, and monitor operating conditions – shutting equipment down if necessary
• Adjust controls to regulate temperature, pressure, feed and flow of liquids and gases, and times of prescribed reactions, according to knowledge of equipment and processes
• Monitor gauges, recording instruments, flow meters, or products to ensure that specified conditions are maintained
• Perform physical line walks at designated intervals to monitor/inspect for product quality, equipment reliability, and general housekeeping
• Assist with conducting trials in production processes
• Assist with troubleshooting quality issues
• Assist with line changeovers and seam splicing preventive care for optimized performance
• Troubleshoot and/or modify equipment systems-related failures based on supervisor and/or engineering direction
• Follow setup and run procedures, safety, and quality procedures as documented
• Must be willing and able to stand for long periods of time and work flexible hours
• Perform preventative maintenance and cleaning
• Complete all documentation accurately
• Must follow the quality management system policy and procedures
• Communicate production or quality issues to appropriate team members
• Inspect and sort off quality product when needed
• Operate lift truck, overhead crane, hoist
• Job rotation and relief of other team members as needed

Qualifications & Skills

• Flexible for all shifts
• Computer efficient
• Quality experience desired
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Mechanical aptitude
• Commitment to company values and safe work practices
• Excellent attention to detail
• Previous experience in the operation of production line, machinery, and monitoring products

Physical Requirements

• Required to stand for long periods of time; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk; and hear
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required include color vision, close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

Work Environment

• Exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time
• Noise and dust level in the work environment could be high