Inspector - 1st Shift (7am - 3pm)

General-Formulations; Sparta (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

UNION in Sparta, MI is seeking a motivated production operator to learn and operate the Glue and Coating area, ensuring material is produced within specification at the target speed. You will support the Glue Room and assist with daily setup and monitoring of coating equipment.

Responsibilities include operating the glue pouring system, checking for surface defects, maintaining cleanliness, and lifting up to 40 pounds.

Qualifications

• Good oral communication skills and works well in a fast-passed team environment.
• Self-motivated and interested in learning multiple operations within shift/department in the future.
• Good quality aptitude and troubleshooting ability.

Responsibilities

• Operates glue pouring system in application of applying adhesive or chemical to roll stock.
• Check application for surface defects, proper coverage and, inventory for current run.
• Ability to obtain Hilo requirements to operate a standup Hilo in a production environment safely.
• Set-up/adjust and actively monitor/fill adhesive reservoir on the coater.
• Actively involved in the cleanup and setup of the coater during job changes including all assigned equipment.
• Develop understanding of the adhesive coating process, products, and raw materials to effectively troubleshoot production and quality issues.
• Develop an understanding of basic quality issues for the product and communicate with the Operator; to adjust the coater to address quality issues into specification.
• Requires heavy lifting. Needs to be able to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Responsible for housekeeping in the area.
• Perform other tasks assigned by Shift Coating Manager and or Leadership Team.

Job description

UNION
309 S Union St
Sparta, MI 49345, USA

UNION
309 S Union St
Sparta, MI 49345, USA

Under the direction of the coating operator learns to set up and operate the Glue and Inspection area. Learns to check operation of Glue room and Coating Head to assure material is produced within specification at the target speed. Performs material handling operations to support the Glue Room.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Operates glue pouring system in application of applying adhesive or chemical to roll stock.
• Check application for surface defects, proper coverage and, inventory for current run.
• Ability to obtain Hilo requirements to operate a standup Hilo in a production environment safely.
• Set-up/adjust and actively monitor/fill adhesive reservoir on the coater.
• Actively involved in the cleanup and setup of the coater during job changes including all assigned equipment.
• Develop understanding of the adhesive coating process, products, and raw materials to effectively troubleshoot production and quality issues.
• Develop an understanding of basic quality issues for the product and communicate with the Operator; to adjust the coater to address quality issues into specification.
• Requires heavy lifting. Needs to be able to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Responsible for housekeeping in the area.
• Perform other tasks assigned by Shift Coating Manager and or Leadership Team.

Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or GED and manufacturing background preferred.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Good oral communication skills and works well in a fast-passed team environment.
• Self-motivated and interested in learning multiple operations within shift/department in the future.
• Good quality aptitude and troubleshooting ability.
• Perform any and all duties as directed by the manager
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Familiarity with general manufacturing processes.
• Excellent communication skills and be able to work well in a fast-passed team environment.
• Self-motivated and interested in learning additional processes.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods standing
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds at a time.

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