Laminating Line Operator (Tile Manufacturing)

Key Responsibilities

• Coating Line Operation
• Operate the control room control panel during start-ups, product changes, and line stoppages.
• Conduct pre-start checks and move material chariots.
• Sew tile top joints and fleece joints to maintain product integrity.
• Load printed material rolls, including manual insertion of mandrels into roll cores.
• Load fleece rolls and input roll information into the PEC iPad system.
• Operate the backing printer and update product information; replace printer ink as required.
• Maintain joint integrity throughout the line, including under coating heads.
• Change PVC pots on coating heads.
• Perform visual inspections of the line and materials during operation, including pre-checks.
• Communicate effectively with the bottom end (packing/tile graders) regarding product and roll changes.
• Operate the press area during shutdown procedures.
• Carry out periodic cleaning of the local environment, machinery, and equipment.
• Packing & Boxing Operations
• Operate pallet trucks, including pre-start checks and moving pallets of scrap, boxes, and materials.
• Manually cut old material using a hook blade.
• Operate the press, including pre-start checks, infeed nip rollers, and infeed/outfeed belts.
• Check and enter product information into the boxing machine (PEC documentation).
• Complete OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) entries accurately.
• Inspect, fault-find, and scrape tiles and planks to maintain quality.
• Conduct periodic cleaning of the packing environment, machinery, and equipment.
• Communicate with tile graders, input operators, and team leaders to ensure quality and production targets are met.
• Training & Safety
• Train new starters on equipment, processes, and safe working practices.
• Handle ink and cleaning fluids safely in accordance with COSHH and site procedures.
• Follow all health, safety, and environmental policies, including PPE requirements and safe-system-of-work procedures.
• Report hazards, near misses, and equipment issues promptly.

Skills & Experience Required

• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment (preferably continuous-flow or flooring/tiles).
• Competence in operating industrial machinery, control panels, and HMIs.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify product defects.
• Basic mechanical aptitude for low-level fault finding and equipment adjustments.
• Able to follow Standard Operating Procedures, work instructions, and safety procedures.
• Comfortable with manual handling tasks and repetitive physical activity.
• Effective communication skills across multiple production areas.
• Able to train and support new team members.

Desirable Qualifications

• FLT or pallet truck certification (or willingness to train).
• Experience with PEC systems or similar digital production recording tools.
• Knowledge of OEE and continuous improvement principles.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Production throughput and line efficiency.
• Product quality and defect rates.
• Accuracy of PEC and OEE data entry.
• Compliance with safety procedures and housekeeping standards.
• Successful onboarding and development of new starters.
• Downtime reduction through effective machine operation and communication.

Benefits

• Zero premium contribution Health Insurance
• Family friendly Health Insurance
• Zero premium contribution Vision Insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Provided Life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off – Vacation & PTO

Schedule

• 8-hour shift Monday to Friday
• Overtime as required

To apply please send your current resume/CV together with a cover letter explaining how you meet the above requirements and confirming your current salary & benefits to:

HR.NA@FORBO.COM