Double Backer Operator

Summary

Responsible for all activities associated with running the double-backer including setup, operation, cleanup, and recommending improvements to operations.

Duties And 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 doublebacker 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.
• Avoid taking paper off of cores of stub rolls.
• Absorb training of dry end personnel.
• Makes recommendations for optimizing the schedule to meet cost, quality, and service goals.
• Reports 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.

Education And/or Experience

• High school diploma or GED.
• Prior work experience in the corrugated industry preferred.
• 6 months’ experience on the dry end of the corrugator.

Reasoning Abilities

• Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or graphic form.
• Deal with problems involving one or more concrete variables in standardized situations.

Technical Skills

• Equipment design and capabilities that can be translated into efficient operation.
• Product layouts and production specifications.
• Product quality specifications.
• Quality standards.

Physical Demands

• Regularly stand, walk, and talk or hear.
• Frequently use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Sometimes lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts, wet and/or humid conditions, high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, vibration, and noise levels in the work environment.

Work Environment

• Exposure to moving mechanical parts.
• Frequent exposure to wet and/or humid conditions.
• Occasional exposure to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and vibration.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Performance Measurements

• Operating standards - quality, cost, safety, customer satisfaction, and productivity.
• Personal growth - professional development.
• Employee relations - appropriate human interaction, respect, and communication.
• Creativity - participation in advancing the business through new and innovative ideas.