Sander Operator Helper

About the role

The Sander Helper feeds the laminate through the sander and lays off the material from the sander under the direction of the Sander Operator. Perform other tasks as required.

Schedule

Openings are for night shift, 9:00 pm – 7:00 am. This schedule includes weekends.

Essential Duties

• Retrieve the pressed material from the breakdown holding area.
• Operate table lift to position the material to be sanded.
• Activate feed line, edge routing and end cut.
• Insert individual laminate into the sander.
• Cut material to specific sizes.
• Adjust machine controls.
• Lay off exiting laminate sheets individually to the lay off table.
• Conduct visual quality check of completed laminate during the process.
• Inspect material against set specifications and pattern defects.
• Pull from process any imperfect product onto defect table.
• Place the finished product in the holding area to be delivered to the Finished Goods Department.
• Transfer production schedule to the layoff table.
• Document the amount of material waste.
• Place a new table at the sander to continue the process.
• Perform lock-out/tag-out procedures and preventative maintenance checks.
• Initiate corrective action if production operations are not to standard.
• Ensure employees are wearing protective equipment as required or when handling hazardous materials.
• Provide on-the-job training to department personnel.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of safety standards applicable to the work area and other pertinent rules/regulations governing work standards.
• Knowledge of the level of quality material must meet.
• Knowledge of basic mathematics sufficient to add and subtract.
• Skill in hand eye coordination.
• Skill in reading a tape measure.
• Skill in using a micrometer.
• Skill in operating a lift truck.
• Skill in establishing effective working relationships with other personnel.
• Ability to retain information.
• Ability to learn to read and accurately record information on a production schedule/logs.
• Ability to understand and follow directions.
• Ability to work independently without close supervision, and as a team member.
• Ability to be safety conscious when operating machinery.
• Ability to identify colors and shades.
• Ability to visually detect product imperfections and defects.
• Ability to learn to monitor machine operations and operate a computer.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• One year of work history.

Working Conditions

Physical Requirements: Continuous physical exertion is required, such as walking/pushing/climbing and lifting material or equipment of heavy weight >50 lbs.

Environment: Located in an environment with regular exposure to fumes or odors, temperature extremes, or loud noises which cause noticeable discomfort or moderate risk of accident or illness.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and life insurance
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability
• FSAs and dependent care options
• Vision and legal benefits
• Gym discounts and wellness clinics
• Tuition reimbursement—for you and your dependents
• Clear paths to promotion and internal mobility
• Training, coaching, and mentorship
• Development programs to support your goals
• Paid vacation and holidays in your first year
• A culture that respects work-life balance