Lamination Machine Operator: 1st Shift

Milliken & Company; Salisbury (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global manufacturer, Milliken & Company, is seeking a Lamination Machine Operator 1 in Salisbury, MA. This role involves following production schedules, monitoring equipment quality, and ensuring a clean workspace. Ideal candidates will have mechanical skills and a high school diploma or GED. Join a company committed to integrity and excellence.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate at all levels verbally and in writing.
• Familiar with operation of production machinery.
• Good mechanical skills required.

Responsibilities

• Follows production schedule, handles coated goods.
• Monitors manufacturing equipment for quality standards.
• Cleans and maintains equipment and work area.

Skills

Communication

Mechanical Skills

Problem Solving

Education

High School degree or GED

Job description

Milliken & Company is a global manufacturing leaderwhose focus on materials science delivers tomorrow's breakthroughs today. Fromindustry-leading molecules to sustainable innovations, Milliken creates products thatenhance people's lives and deliver solutions for its customers and communities. Drawing on thousands of patents and a portfolio with applications across the textile, flooring, chemical and healthcare businesses, the company harnesses a shared sense of integrity and excellence to positively impact the world for generations. Discover more about Milliken's curious minds and inspired solutions at Milliken.com and on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

POSITION TITLE / LOCATION:

Lamination Machine Operator 1 / Salisbury, MA

JOB CLASSIFICATION:

Non-Exempt Manufacturing Associate

POSITION REPORTS TO:

Lamination Lead

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Follows the written and verbal instructions of Supervisors and operators to meet the requirements of the production schedule. Insure the handling of coated goods production. Maintains continual monitoring of assigned manufacturing equipment as to conformance to quality standards. Responsibility for meeting established production rates for assigned equipment. Responsible for cleanliness of work area. Responsible for minimizing scrap. Follows all safety and company policy requirements.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

OFollows the requirements of the assigned SAP schedule to meet production demand.

OReads the order for the specific material.

OConfirms that the material on the machine matches the SAP order.

OHelps with machine set up based upon established specifications.

OTakes samples to give to QA

OReports the finished product to SAP order.

OStore the product using a forklift (after attaining Forklift certification - Milliken provides the training)

OUnloads and loads lamination equipment with material.

OAdjusts equipment to maintain proper quality standards.

OCleans production area and assigned equipment.

ONotifies Supervisor and/ or operator of any problems.

OCompletes projects and tasks assigned.

OAdvises the Production Manager on issues and improvements pertaining to areas of responsibility.

OCleans pumps and other production equipment.

OAdvises Supervisor/Leadership on issues regarding safety.

OEnsures the compliance of procedures to all company policies.

OAny other reasonably related duties as assigned by supervisor or other higher-level managers.

QUANTIFIABLE MEASUREMENTS OF THIS POSITION:

uProduction volume.

uQuality of product processed.

uCleanliness and physical condition of the assigned area.

uAttendance.

uTimeliness of completed schedules.

uAttendance at required meetings.

uProper completion of projects.

uProper and accurate processing of product.

uCompliance with all safety and company regulations for assigned area of responsibility.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

- High School degree or GED

* - Ability to communicate at all levels and with the ability to understand and communicate ideas both verbally and written.

* - Familiar with the Operation of production machinery

* - Ability to understand Production Schedules

* - Good mechanical skills

* - Ability to calculate and problem solve

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to speak, read, write in both English and Spanish

AUTHORIZED TRAINING TIME

*To be determined.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT USED:

*Safety Eyewear (additional when executing certain tasks)

*Steel Toe Safety Shoes

*Hairnet

*Cut resistant gloves, chemical gloves, etc. as needed

*Hard hat as needed

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSFREQUENCY, AMOUNT, OR DESCRIPTION

1.Standing: Ability to stand while working95% of day

2.Sitting:Ability to sit down5% of day

3.Moving:Ability to move throughout plant:100% of day

4.Lifting:Ability toliftto60 lbs.100% of day

5.Ascending/Descending:Ability to walk upstairs,climb to top of range (approx. 16 ft)75% of day

6.Push/Pull/Reach: Ability to push/pull fabric rolls, A-frames (approx.1500lbs)10% of day

7.Bending:Ability to pick up objects from the floor25% of day

8.Visual Acuity: Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties,including reading information from printed sources and computer screens.5% of day

9. Cognitive:Alert. Able to make decisions, reason, and understand information. 100% of day

WORK ENVIRONMENT/SAFETY-SENSITIVE POSITION

This job operates in a manufacturing facility. This position is a safety-sensitive position and regularly works around moving mechanical parts and powered industrial vehicles. Noise level is generally loud. Temperatures can vary depending upon the time of year and outside impacts.

SHIFT/WORK HOURS

Shift schedule will depend on open positions at time of hire and will be communicated with new hire paperwork. Weekends and holidays are scheduled depending on business demands.

*To be determined at time of hire

*OT when scheduled

Milliken is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, including but not limited to lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.