Double Backer Op - 3rd Shift

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About the Role

Join Our Team at Pratt Industries – Wapakoneta Corrugator!

We are committed to developing our team members and providing opportunities for career growth at Pratt.

Responsibilities

• Set up bridge guides and glue station in accordance with proper setup techniques.
• Check wet end lineups to verify correct roll stock is received and used.
• Put rolls of paper in mill roll stands ensuring proper size and grade of paper to be run and make splices and paper changes as necessary.
• Make adjustments during runs for tension, alignment, adhesion, and warp control.
• Trim only the necessary amount of paper from the rolls when preparing for splices.
• Remove roll stock from the machine when necessary and mark the proper size, grade, diameter, and lineal footage on the roll and place core plugs in each end of the buttrolls.
• Maximize the utilization of equipment by operating the double-backer at available capacity and speed in line with those of the corrugator.
• Clean starch pans, metering rolls, and glue rolls when necessary.
• Keep the double backer area clean.
• Complete necessary reports in an accurate and timely manner, including but not limited to: Production Data, Machine Operational Status, Safety Data, Quality Data.
• Turn in maintenance work orders to supervisor for needed repairs.
• Be proactive in the maintenance of equipment.
• Take all paper off of cores of stub rolls.
• Absorb and train dry end personnel.
• Adhere to production schedule. Make recommendations for optimizing the schedule to meet cost, quality and service goals.
• Report any unusual scheduling issues to Supervisor.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.
• Additional duties may be assigned by management.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Prior work experience in the corrugated industry preferred.
• 6 months’ experience on the dry end of the corrugator.
• Able to read and follow instructions on factory masters.
• Able to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy.
• Able to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, measurement, volume and rate.
• Able to apply concepts of high school math.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of equipment design and capabilities that can be translated into efficient operation.
• Product layouts and production specifications.
• Product quality specifications.
• Quality standards.

Skills

• Equipment operation.
• Mathematical calculations.
• Reading and following instructions.
• Handling and moving objects.
• Using hand and finger dexterity.
• Standing, walking, and talking.
• Stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling.
• Sitting.
• Lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds.

Benefits

• Health Insurance & Wellness Program.
• Paid Holidays from Day 1.
• 401(k) with match.
• Paid vacation days.
• Tuition reimbursement & paid childbearing/parenting leave.
• $500 healthy lifestyles reimbursement program.
• Safety shoe and vision reimbursement program.
• And much more!

Pay

Starting Pay: $19.25 + $0.30/hr shift differential with opportunity for raises in the first year!

Schedule

Regular full-time hours.