Calendar Operator

Leggett & Platt; Morris (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Leggett & Platt in Morris, IL, seeks a Calender Operator to monitor and adjust the calender so rubber sheets stay wrinkle-free and correctly thick. Follow the Product Specification Sheet for speeds, backing requirements, and weights while keeping a detailed daily log of speeds and adjustments.

Operate the hoist safely, prepare backing rolls, and perform splices as needed. Maintain clean work areas and support continuous improvement in a structured ISO 9001 environment.

Qualifications

• Experience operating calender equipment and reading product specs.
• Ability to maintain accurate production logs and logs entries.
• Familiarity with safety procedures and PPE in a milling environment.
• Willingness to follow ISO 9001 and continuous improvement processes.

Responsibilities

• Operate calender to keep rubber sheets wrinkle-free and correctly thick.
• Record running speeds, gauge, and adjustments on logs.
• Consult Product Specification Sheet for speeds, backing, and weights.
• Adjust valves or digital controls to ensure proper adhesion.
• Prepare backing rolls and perform backing splices as needed.
• Safely operate hoist to position backing rolls.
• Adjust sheet width as directed by supervisor.
• Maintain knowledge of safety devices on mills and calender.
• Assist strip feed operator when needed.
• Keep work area clean and safe from hazards.
• Identify and report problems related to product, process, and quality system.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Calender machinery

Digital controls

Hoist operation

Log sheets

Job description

PRIMARY DUTIES

• Monitors and adjusts the calender and all accompanying equipment so rubber sheet remains wrinkle-free and at the proper thickness
• Keeps a record of running speeds, gauge of rubber, and any adjustments made by request of the supervisor or inspector on the “Calender Daily Log” sheet
• Consults the “Product Specification Sheet” for proper sheeter speeds, backing requirements, and product weights
• Adjusts water valves (Line 2) or sets digital controls (Line 1) on the calender to ensure proper rubber adhesion to bowls
• Prepares backing rolls for mounting on machine and performs backing splices when necessary
• Can safely operate the hoist used to position backing rolls
• Adjusts rubber sheet width (trim) as directed by the supervisor or inspector
• Has a working knowledge of the safety devices on the mills and calender
• Assists the strip feed operator when needed
• Keeps work area clean and free of safety hazards
• Commitment to ISO9001 and Continuous Improvement
• Initiate action to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformities related to product, process and the system
• Identify and/or record any problems relating to the product, process and the quality system

Equal Employment Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer