Coating & Lamination Technician

TekniPlex; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

TekniPlex in Winston-Salem, NC seeks an Assistant/Machine Operator to follow written process instructions and operate laminator or extrusion equipment. The role includes obtaining materials, setting up machine parameters, monitoring output, and collaborating with QA to ensure specifications are met across shifts.

The ideal candidate can run through 12- and 8-hour shifts, stand for long periods, handle up to 50 pounds, and assist in training new operators while maintaining clean, safe workspaces

Qualifications

• Must have achieved qualification as an Assistant Machine Operator or Machine Operator on either a laminator or extrusion machine.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
• Shifts vary from 12 hours to 8 hours and may be altered depending on the demands of the business and the need to service customers adequately.
• Must be able to push or pull carts, move materials and or equipment up to 50 pounds and reach/bend to make machine adjustments or modifications.

Responsibilities

• Read/follow written process instructions for all products produced on the machine.
• Obtain work order for scheduled item and request materials from forklift driver.
• Verify that proper materials have been received to the machine.
• Assist in making compounds when finished.
• Set air pressure, brake tension, temperature dials, buttons, and gauges to start and operate machine per work order.
• Adjust angle of the slot die head.
• Set up raw material rolls on the machines.
• Ensure the machine is threaded properly to the work order.
• Obtain correct weights and get sign-off from QA to start processing.
• Visually inspect the material and adhesive during coating for defects.
• Monitor equipment and process output.
• Ensure all tests are performed and meet specifications.
• Complete production paperwork and enter information into the operating system.
• Train new operators in all machine operations and compound making.
• Troubleshoot operating problems or material specifications.
• Maintain housekeeping and ensure the area is clean at end of shift.
• Prepare next shift to succeed with all items at the machine.

Job description

TekniPlex in Winston-Salem, NC seeks an Assistant/Machine Operator to follow written process instructions and operate laminator or extrusion equipment. The role includes obtaining materials, setting up machine parameters, monitoring output, and collaborating with QA to ensure specifications are met across shifts.

The ideal candidate can run through 12- and 8-hour shifts, stand for long periods, handle up to 50 pounds, and assist in training new operators while maintaining clean, safe workspaces