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.
• Take all paper off of cores of stub rolls.
• Assist the Corrugator Operator as necessary.
• Assist in the training of dry end personnel.
• Adheres to the production schedule. 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior work experience in the corrugated industry.
• 6 months' experience on the dry end of the corrugator.

Skills

• Language: Able to read and follow instructions on factory masters.
• Mathematical: 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.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or graphic form. Ability to deal with problems involving one or more concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Technical: Working knowledge of equipment design and capabilities that can be translated into efficient operation; product layouts and production specifications; product quality specifications; quality standards.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• May be required to maintain a current Lift Truck Operator License.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear.
• Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Occasionally required to sit.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• Frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
• Occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and vibration.
• Noise level is usually loud.

Performance Measurements

• Operating standards: Meet or exceed the Operating Standards in the areas of quality, cost, safety, customer satisfaction, and productivity. Standards set annually and communicated to the employee.
• Personal growth: Goals developed and agreed to annually by the employee and supervisor.
• Employee relations: Evaluated on behaviors associated with appropriate human interaction, respect, and communication.
• Creativity: Evaluated by participation in advancing the business through new and innovative ideas.