Laminator Operator — Night Shift, Precision Bonding

TekniPlex; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Prescription Drug Coverage

Telemedicine

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

401(k) Retirement Savings

Job summary

TekniPlex is seeking a Laminator Operator to safely run the adhesive lamination process, bonding substrates while meeting production quotas and quality standards. The role emphasizes material utilization, waste reduction, and adherence to GDP and safety protocols.

Shift Hours: 10:45pm - 7:00am. Job location in a non-climate controlled facility with PPE requirements and routine equipment changeovers to ensure consistent product quality.

Qualifications

• 1-4 years of prior experience operating a lamination machine.
• Preferred experience in mechanical troubleshooting.
• Self-directed with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to critically think through mechanical errors.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload material on rewind machines by operating a hoist or motorized lifting device.
• Calculate correct number of yards needed for materials input and output.
• Measure within 1/8” for selecting impression rolls to meet final cut width.
• Flag defective material as notification for the next process.
• Monitor viscosity, calculate liquid amounts, and request liquids as needed.
• Dispose of hazardous waste (training provided).
• Prepare quality samples and deliver to QA lab.
• Communicate with QA and adjust lamination process as needed.
• Complete daily reporting: Job Reports, daily production, job ticket, Shop Logix.
• Verify order numbers and materials from production orders.
• Inspect machine and product for quality throughout production.
• Conduct changeovers and return raw materials, adjust rolls, knives, etc.
• Communicate with departments to coordinate production.

Skills

Lamination machine operation

Mechanical troubleshooting

Self-directed

Team player

Critical thinking

Job description

TekniPlex is seeking a Laminator Operator to safely run the adhesive lamination process, bonding substrates while meeting production quotas and quality standards. The role emphasizes material utilization, waste reduction, and adherence to GDP and safety protocols.

Shift Hours: 10:45pm - 7:00am. Job location in a non-climate controlled facility with PPE requirements and routine equipment changeovers to ensure consistent product quality.