Pleater Operator

Premium Guard Inc. (PGI); Albion (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Premium Guard Inc. (PGI) is seeking a pleater operator to set up and run pleater equipment, transport materials, and perform related duties in our automotive filtration manufacturing environment.

You will monitor pleater output, ensure quality, and assist in other production tasks as needed, including safety and housekeeping. Prior experience with pleater operation and a cooperative, team-oriented attitude is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience operating pleater equipment and monitoring output to meet order specifications.
• Ability to read and follow safety and operating procedures.
• Basic math and measurement understanding for paper height, width, and pleat counts.

Responsibilities

• Set up pleater equipment (guides, height, pleat count, oven speed/temperature) and changeover as needed.
• Feed paper into pleater ensuring smooth, continuous flow and monitor pleating for conformance to order specs.
• Check materials quality and ensure correct materials are used.
• Transport raw materials to/from production line and support assembly lines as required.
• Perform other duties such as welding, stock chasing, palletizing, and cleanup; support continuous improvement.
• Maintain records and complete production paperwork; participate in safety practices.

Skills

Pleater operation

Quality awareness

Teamwork

Safety procedures

Reading/comprehension

Job description

Company Overview

PGI is a privately held company, established in 1996. We are a leading supplier of private label solutions in the automotive industry. Our focus is on designing, manufacturing and distributing products for automotive, diesel, power-sports and specialty filter markets. Our supply chain network now branches across the Pacific and into South America.

Company Overview

PGI is a privately held company, established in 1996. We are a leading supplier of private label solutions in the automotive industry. Our focus is on designing, manufacturing and distributing products for automotive, diesel, power-sports and specialty filter markets. Our supply chain network now branches across the Pacific and into South America.

Position Summary

Set up and operate pleater equipment to pleat filter paper according to prescribed methods, transport raw materials to/from production line, in order to produce filter elements to production order specifications. Perform secondary functions such as operating other equipment, stock chasing, etc. May perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions

• Checks materials brought to the line to ensure correct materials are being used and that they are of good quality (paint color/consistency, type, quality, and size of paper as well as type and quality of other component parts).
• Prepares pleater equipment for operation, i.e. sets guides, height, number of pleats, oven speed and temperature, etc. Changes equipment over when necessary.
• Starts pleater equipment and observes pleating for conformance to order specifications. Feeds paper into pleater ensuring a smooth, continuous flow of paper to the line.
• Transports raw materials to/from production line. Loads reels of paper onto spindles at pleaters. May stack parts in/out of boxes on lines making sure parts are available to assemblers and loads/unloads conveyors that feed parts to the assembly station.
• In addition to pleater operation, may also have other responsibilities, including set up, operation and monitoring of equipment such as welders, stock chasing, palletizing, etc. These secondary responsibilities will differ depending upon the area assigned. Encourages teamwork and assists in various areas to promote production efficiency.
• Performs regular quality checks to ensure product meets established quality standards and customer requirements. Performs necessary inventory of materials on hand and notifies appropriate individual when levels become low.
• Interprets/completes various forms of paperwork involving production, scrap, and returns.
• Keeps area free of trash and debris, i.e., breaks down boxes, empties trash and scrap containers, sweeps area around pleaters, etc.
• Follows all safety procedures and safe working procedures
• Utilizes PM, TPM, and predictive techniques and equipment to maintain equipment and tooling in good working condition. Schedules and performs machine tear down to make repairs and modifications
• Monitors work in progress and makes suggestion improvements, keeps supervisor/team leader informed to any problems associated with production and takes action to provide support for resolution of problems and continuous improvement. Promotes teamwork. May have to train new members in operations, paperwork, Etc.

Qualifications

Communication

Communicate with appropriate personnel about problems encountered while performing job duties.

In-person interaction with co-workers and supervisors.

Learning/Reading/Mathematical Comprehension

Read and understand documents regarding safety and established procedures for operating pleater.

Read and write to complete required paperwork and access information on the computer.

Interpret and comprehend instructions and information.

Comprehend and complete various forms of paperwork involving production, scrap and returns.

Determine paper height and width dimensions, pleat count, production order quantities, etc.

Basic math functions such as addition/subtraction.

Use of judgment to plan, perform and make decisions regarding sequence of operations to be performed and adjusting equipment as needed.

Visual Requirements

Monitor operation of pleater to ensure equipment is running properly and conforms to product specifications; checks paper, paint and component parts brought to line ensuring the correct materials and good quality.

Motor Skills

Hand/eye coordination to feed media paper into pleater, operate floor jack, set pleater speeds, use basic hand tools to change pleater, load conveyor and parts bins, etc.

Lift/handle/push/pull 40-50 lbs. frequently.

Use a hand jack or electric walk-behind jack to transport heavy material.

Bend, stoop and reach frequently.

Stand/walk continuously during course of job duties.

Environment

Work in an industrial environment with exposure to noise, possible temperature extremes, dirt, solvents, paper dust, etc.

Dependability

Able to maintain satisfactory record of attendance and conduct. Able to work any shift and overtime as required.