Lamination Operator

HW Staffing Solutions; Newburyport (MA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

HW Staffing Solutions is seeking a Machine Operator-Lamination in Newburyport, MA to set up, run, and maintain laminating equipment. The role requires attention to detail and safe operation of production machinery.

You will prepare the laminator, monitor production, adjust settings, and inspect finished products to ensure they meet specifications and quality standards. Applicants should have at least a high school diploma and 12 months of manufacturing experience; basic math and reading skills

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 12 months of manufacturing or machine-operating experience.
• Basic math and reading skills to follow blueprints, work orders, or job tickets in English.

Responsibilities

• Machine Setup: Prepare the laminator by setting edge guides, adjusting tension, speed, temperature, and pressure, and threading films or raw materials.
• Material Handling: Load rolls, plastic films, foils, or fabrics, and select or mix proper adhesives for the production run.
• Operation & Monitoring: Run test samples, monitor the machine during production, and adjust settings to prevent bubbles, wrinkles, or alignment errors.
• Quality Control: Inspect finished products to ensure they match customer specifications and safety standards.
• Maintenance & Safety: Perform routine equipment maintenance, troubleshoot minor repairs, keep the work area clean, and follow safety rules like wearing protective gear.
• Record Keeping: Complete production logs, track material usage, and record any downtime or scrap.

Skills

Basic math

Reading skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Machine Operator-Lamination-Newburyport, MAPay Rate-$17Shift-7:30am-4pmA Lamination Operator sets up, runs, and maintains industrial machines that bond multiple layers of material together using heat, pressure, or adhesives. [1]

Key Responsibilities

• Machine Setup: Prepare the laminator by setting edge guides, adjusting tension, speed, temperature, and pressure, and threading films or raw materials. [1, 2, 3]
• Material Handling: Load rolls, plastic films, foils, or fabrics, and select or mix proper adhesives for the production run. [1, 2, 3]
• Operation & Monitoring: Run test samples, monitor the machine during production, and adjust settings to prevent bubbles, wrinkles, or alignment errors. [1, 2, 3]
• Quality Control: Inspect finished products to ensure they match customer specifications and safety standards. [1, 2, 3]
• Maintenance & Safety: Perform routine equipment maintenance, troubleshoot minor repairs, keep the work area clean, and follow safety rules like wearing protective gear. [1, 2, 3]
• Record Keeping: Complete production logs, track material usage, and record any downtime or scrap. [1]

Job Requirements

Education: A high school diploma or equivalent.

Experience: 12 months of manufacturing or machine-operating experience.

Skills: Basic math and reading skills to follow blueprints, work orders, or job tickets in English

Physical Demands: Ability to stand for long shifts, walk, and lift heavy items