Cup Operator

Description of Tasks

• Follow production schedule: Receive production schedule from supervisor. Inspect orders listed on assigned machines to determine what prints are currently running and what print changes will occur during shift. Notify Warehouse to bring in needed rolls or blank carts as necessary.
• Prepare 3-4 cup machines for production: Clean mandrel turret. Inspect electrical cabinet and confirm proper settings and conditions exist for production. Use lift to load sidewall paper and use the lift connected to the machine to load the bottom stock. Load blanks on table for blank fed machine. Prepare new roll by taping edges. Thread the rolls through the feeders.
• Startup machines: Push jog button on both sides of the bottom maker to produce cups for the gripper, mandrel, and paper turrets. When cups begin feeding into the cup tube, push the run button to begin production. Record roll/blank cart numbers, linear feet run, time of roll/blank cart change, and the case number in which roll changes take place on the Production Report.
• Maintain fluid levels: Maintain and stock adcote, mineral oil, and silicone levels as necessary.
• Troubleshoot: Clean machine tooling as needed. Make temperature adjustments as specified by guidelines. Facilitate testing as necessary. When notified of leaker problem, follow leaker correction procedure. For large problems, notify Maintenance by using the intercom and turning on the machine’s maintenance light.
• Maintain Setting for Prints: Keep machine and area clean. Wipe off oil, ink, paper dust, and poly deposits in and around the machine. Use the air hose to blow out paper and oil buildup. Keep floor free of oil and paper dust. Keep area clear of hazards. Empty barrels by dumping cups, blanks and paper scrap in dumpsters or in shredders where applicable.
• Cover for other Cup Operators: Operate the machines of other cup operators while they take their breaks, if there is no break person.
• Monthly Cleaning: Follow given machine cleaning checklist. Notify supervisor, maintenance or group leader of any problem(s) discovered. Turn checklist into supervisor.

Position Requirements

• Must be able to frequently and safely carry and lift scrap buckets of approximately 30 lbs.
• Willing to work overtime and stand continuously is required.

Training Provided

• On-the-job training provided by a designated trainer. Training period is approximately 6 - 8 weeks and will be on DAY SHIFT.