Coating Operator I

About the role

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.

Perform duties to set up and operate department coating machinery to coat and/or laminate film in accordance with customer specifications, product specifications and shop orders.

Responsibilities

• Coat and/or laminate as instructed by Lead Operator and 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.
• Ability to read shop orders, material part numbers, and weekly product schedule.
• Setup – Align and load material roll on unwind shaft and thread material through machine according to SOP.
• Unload rolls from the machine and move to appropriate staging area.
• Ability to setup, clean up and troubleshoot the printer.
• Ability to make liner and vinyl splice including operation and adjustment of the accumulator.
• Clean and set-up wet-end equipment (coating head, pump and filters) as needed and monitor and make process/equipment as needed.
• Identify coating defects and make corrective action to eliminate the defect.
• Operate the wet end control panel.
• Follow safety rules and keep work area in a clean and orderly condition.
• Set up 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Minimum requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Six months of previous manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Ability to use basic mathematics, common fractions and decimals.

Pay

The current pay for this position is $20.75 per hour.