Inspector Level I - 3rd Shift

General-Formulations; Sparta (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

General-Formulations in Sparta, MI is seeking a production helper to learn and operate the Glue and Coating area, setting up and running the glue pouring system and verifying product meets specifications at target speed.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and manufacturing background. Strong communication, attention to detail, and teamwork are essential in our fast-paced environment focused on safety and reliability. Duties include housekeeping and supporting shift changes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; manufacturing background preferred.
• Ability to learn and operate coating equipment and processes.
• Willingness to perform physical tasks and housekeeping duties.

Responsibilities

• Operate glue pouring system to apply adhesive to roll stock.
• Check application for surface defects and proper coverage; monitor current run.
• Obtain Hilo requirements to operate a standup Hilo safely.
• Set up/adjust and monitor adhesive reservoir on the coater.
• Assist in cleanup and setup during job changes for all equipment.
• Develop understanding of adhesive coating processes and troubleshoot issues.
• Address quality issues with the operator to keep products within specification.
• Heavy lifting up to 40 pounds; maintain area housekeeping.
• Perform duties as directed by Shift Coating Manager and Leadership Team.

Skills

Good communication

Team player

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• 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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