Machine Operator - Technician, 3rd Shift

Company: Contec Inc.
Location: Spartanburg
Posted on: June 6, 2021

Job Description:

The primary purpose of this position is to operate and maintain laminator equipment to manufacture wipes for the laundry or unlaundered finished goods that meet specifications.

• Manufactures wipes according to specified procedures or as directed.
• Informs Lead or Supervisor of issues, suggestions and opportunities for improvement.
• Performs quality checks to ensure product meets quality standards.
• Ensures machine operates within the parameters defined by product standard operating procedure.
• Performs regular preventative maintenance on laminator machine to ensure operational efficiency and manufacturing specifications.
• Keeps work area clean and clear of safety hazards.
• Participates in periodic training programs regarding safety, product specifications; quality; and operation.
• Participates and works within ISO 9001 quality standards guidelines in accordance with Contec’s quality goals.
• Others may be assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to read and understand drawings, travelers and control plans in IFS for production orders.
• Ability to know and understand how to set up, operate and trouble shoot laminator equipment.
• Ability to rebuild stacks on horns.
• Ability to effectively perform preventative maintenance on Laminator.
• Ability to understanding and following proper safety procedures when using the laminator and hoist equipment.
• Ability to execute duties with accuracy and thoroughness and to ensure product quality standards are met.
• Ability to meet productivity standards and complete work in timely manner.
• Ability to gather and load the necessary raw materials needed to complete the shop order.
• Able to close shop orders and place product in the correct area.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Perform duties with the highest regard for safety and quality.
• Ability to understand and follow site protocols, policies and procedures.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); no prior experience required.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to move around the laminator machine as well as remain stationary for short periods of time. The employee must regularly transport and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally transport and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Employee will use a lift assist to load/unload fabric onto the laminator.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and peripheral vision.

All individuals must wear safety glasses, steel-toe shoes, hairnets, beard nets, and nitrile gloves which are all provided by Contec.  Personal body products that must not be worn in this cell or jewelry of any kind.

Worked performed by the Laminator Operator is done in an air-conditioned manufacturing environment.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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