Laminator Operator

Novolex; North Carolina; On-site; USD 30,045 - 37,250; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Novolex is seeking a Machine Operator Laminator in North Carolina, responsible for the production and quality of products on the Laminator. The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement.

Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma, strong communication skills, and a desire to learn. The position includes benefits such as medical, dental, and vision insurance, ensuring employee well-being and safety.

Qualifications

• Desire to learn new skills and work in a team environment.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Core competencies: Customer Focus, Action Oriented, Integrity and Trust.

Responsibilities

• Maintains personal and environmental safety guidelines.
• Measures work piece dimensions using various instruments.
• Inspects finished product per company guidelines to ensure quality.

Skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Basic Microsoft Office and PRMS Skills

Lean/Continuous improvement oriented

Strong knowledge of Laminating

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (GED)

Job description

Machine Operator Laminator

Compensation Includes:

• Starting pay rate $21.81-$27.04
  • $1.50 - 2nd and $1.00 3rd Shift Differential

Position Summary:

The Sr. Laminator Operator is responsible for the production and quality of products run on the Laminator. Works with team members to ensure safety, productivity, reliability, and team engagement are focused on at all times. Success relies on the individual's motivation and determination to engage and participate in Continuous Improvement continuously.

Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities:

• Maintains awareness and practices personal and environmental safety guidelines at all times.
• Measures work piece dimensions, using various measuring instruments to determine accuracy of machine operations.
• Reviews work orders to determine set up procedure, machining sequence, and dimensions of finished work piece.
• Utilizes appropriate PPE (personal protective equipment) at all times.
• Cleans and stores rollers, quads and pans used in the production process, loads appropriate paper on paper stand.
• Mixes ink and coatings to specifications on job order.
• Monitors operation of unit and production details such as pressures, temperatures, roll size, job specifications, and oven settings, etc.
• Mounts foil or film onto machine fixture or dispensing device, manually operating electric lift and/or overhead crane and hand tools.
• Observes and listens to operating machines or equipment to diagnose machine malfunction and determine need for adjusting or repair.
• Verifies materials are accurate regarding color, size, thickness and quantity, etc., to meet customer specification.
• Adjusts controls to regulate speed, temperature, and pressure of laminating rollers.
• Performs minor equipment and tool maintenance.
• Maintains a clean and orderly machine and work area.
• Inspects finished product per company guidelines to insure quality.
• Collects data.
• Completes shop floor reporting, laminator production reports and quality verification processes.
• Communicates with other co-workers, and shifts regarding job status in order to maintain quality and efficiencies of production.
• Troubleshoots work related problems by evaluating issues, discussing with team and management.
• Maintains awareness of SDS sheets, as needed.
• Performs changeovers and communicates with maintenance as needed.
• Supports and leads 5S initiative in work area.
• Works safely and follows company safety policies and procedures at all times.

Candidate Requirements:

• Qualifications include high school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Desire to learn new skills and work in a team environment.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic Microsoft Office and PRMS Skills (Excel, Word)
• Lean/Continuous improvement oriented.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Strong knowledge of Laminating.
• Core Competencies: Customer Focus, Action Oriented, Decision Quality, Functional/Technical Skills, Integrity and Trust, Peer Relationships.
• Other Competencies Required: Leading Others, Timely Decision Making, Listening, Written and Verbal Communication, Priority Setting and Drive for Results.

Benefits

With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.

Novolex is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, handicap or disability, genetics, citizenship status, service member or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. Any individual who, because of his or her disability, needs an accommodation in connection with an aspect of the Company's application process should contact [e-mail].