Lamination Machine Operator (L3) - Team Lead & Quality

North American Specialty Laminations LLC; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

North American Specialty Laminations LLC in Roanoke, Virginia is seeking a skilled Lamination Production Operator L3 to operate and monitor lamination equipment, perform setup, process control, and quality inspections to meet production specifications. The role includes training other operators and data logging in ERP while maintaining safety and quality standards.

The position may involve overtime as production demands, and prior NASL L3 training with mechanical aptitude is required to support

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years of machine operation experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience with lamination or converting equipment.
• NASL training with L3 requirements completed.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to use basic hand tools.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions, work orders, and production schedules.
• Forklift certification (preferred or company-provided).

Responsibilities

• Directs and assist the production operation team of their line in the setup, operations, and monitoring lamination machines per job specifications.
• Responsible for setting up the machine in an efficient and timely manner to ensure assigned jobs are started in a timely manner with product output that meets the quality standards.
• Load and align rolls of film, foil, paper, or fabric into laminating equipment.
• Start, stop, and troubleshoot equipment as needed.
• Ensures proper job tracking and logging in ERP.
• Aids in training other operators in their jobs and/or advanced skills needed to advance in job qualifications levels.
• Work as part of a team to achieve daily goals.
• Perform in-process inspections for defects.
• Measure material thickness, alignment, and bond strength using gauges and tools.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and quality control guidelines.
• Record production data and inspection results.
• Prepare raw materials and it is being fed efficiently to the machine to ensure the team meets production quota expectations.
• Package, label, and stage finished goods for the next process or shipment.
• Minimize scrap and handle waste materials properly.
• Ensure proper amount of raw material is readily available to initiate and continue with current daily job.
• Operate the forklift, if certified, to ensure material is readily available to all areas.

Skills

Machine operation

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Reading & following instructions

Team communication

Basic math skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

NASL L3 training

Tools

Lamination equipment

Converting equipment

Forklift certification

Job description

North American Specialty Laminations LLC in Roanoke, Virginia is seeking a skilled Lamination Production Operator L3 to operate and monitor lamination equipment, perform setup, process control, and quality inspections to meet production specifications. The role includes training other operators and data logging in ERP while maintaining safety and quality standards.

The position may involve overtime as production demands, and prior NASL L3 training with mechanical aptitude is required to support