Paper Converter I

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Operates a fanfold machine or rewinding machine ensuring product is cut to proper length and width.
• Loads rolls of paper on machine back stands and threads paper between feed rollers to wind smaller rolls of 2-ply or 3-ply of paper.
• Observes flow of material through machine to detect irregular cutting and winding which may cause out of spec condition.
• Guides fanfold bundle into off-load conveyor once bundle is finished.
• Adjusts machine settings such as air pressures for brakes, tension and web control, adjust speed controls and alignment settings for paper.
• Removes product from conveyor and places on pallet in upright or horizontal position according to skid loading diagram.
• Applies splice tape to bundle and may apply splice tape to rolls.
• Checks finished product to ensure it meets product specs reworks as required.
• Verifies product is correct to schedule and set up.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One to two years of experience in running industrial machinery.
• Ability to make necessary machine adjustments when out of tolerance.
• Ability to learn and run multiple machines with a high level of efficiency.
• Basic machine knowledge.
• Lift truck experience helpful.
• Able to move or lift 45 to 135 pounds.
• Able to stand for 8 hours.
• Possess good organizational skills.
• Good attendance record.
• Basic math skills.