Module Facer Machine Operator 2nd Shift

Operational Overview

Responsible for all activities associated with running the single-facer and assisting in wet-end and dry-end operations, including setup, operation, cleanup, and recommending improvements to operations.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Operate the single-facer to produce the highest level of production and quality.
• Check wet end line-ups 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.
• 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 butt rolls.
• Continuously monitor the board during runs to ensure quality and make adjustments as necessary.
• Turn in maintenance work orders to supervision for needed repairs.
• Clean starch pan, glue roll and singlefacer area after changing flutes and at the end of the production week.
• Take all paper off of cores of stub rolls.
• Absorb additional duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Prior work experience in the corrugated industry.
• 6 months experience on the dry end of the corrugator.
• 6 months experience as a Doublebacker Operator.
• Eligible to bid for this position under the present labor/management agreement or have current work-related experience.

Skills

• 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.

Reasoning Abilities

• 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 Skills

• A working knowledge of equipment design and capabilities that can be translated into efficient operation.
• A working knowledge of product layouts and production specifications.
• A working knowledge of product quality specifications.
• A working knowledge of 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.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Sometimes lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• Frequent exposure to wet and/or humid conditions.
• Occasional exposure to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and vibration.
• Noisy environment.

Work Environment

• Moving mechanical parts.
• Wet and/or humid conditions.
• High, precarious places.
• Fumes or airborne particles.
• Vibration.
• Loud noise.

Performance Measurement

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