Production Operator

Forbo Movement Systems; Huntersville (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Forbo Movement Systems in Huntersville, NC is seeking a Production Operator for a regular full-time role on a four-on, four-off schedule with straight 12-hour shifts and overtime after 40 hours.

You will prepare machinery, mix PVC pastes, operate equipment, inspect fabric for defects, and maintain production reports. Candidates should have 1–2 years of heavy manufacturing experience, read instructions in English and metric, and be able to lift up to 50 lbs and work overtime.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and follow manufacturing instructions for processes, including English and metric units.
• Strong math skills to calculate percentages of formula ingredients.
• Ability to independently and safely operate required machinery and related equipment.
• Completion of Forbo training programs.
• 1–2 years of experience operating continuous-type heavy manufacturing equipment.
• Coater experience is a plus.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and work overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Preparing machinery for operation; setting and adjusting gauges and controls according to instructions and quality specs.
• Preparing PVC paste mixtures in accordance with formulas to align with production runs.
• Operating machinery, changing rollers, ensuring proper fabric feed and tension; feeding coating material correctly.
• Inspecting fabric and raw materials for visual flaws and defects; ensuring correct materials are used and checking thickness, width, and bonding strength.
• Monitoring production processes to identify and correct malfunctions, defects or flaws.
• Completing and maintaining required reports.

Skills

Reading instructions

Math skills

Machine operation

Safety awareness

Coater experience

Lifting ability

Overtime readiness

Job description

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Production Operator

Regular Full-Time Huntersville, NC- CMC, Huntersville, NC, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1224

About Company:

About us

Since 1919, we at Forbo Movement Systems have been the specialists for high-quality conveyor and processing belts, versatile plastic modular belts, homogeneous conveyor belts, efficient power transmission belts and precise timing and flat belts. Our innovative solutions for production, material flow and logistics contribute significantly to the competitiveness of our customers. In addition to our focus on quality and innovation, we consistently focus on sustainability. Through continuous improvements, we also support the sustainability efforts of our customers.

Four on Four off schedule, straight 12-hour shift with overtime after 40 hours per week. Work schedule subject to change according to business needs.

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BASIC FUNCTION:

• -preparing machinery for operation; setting and adjusting machine gauges and operating controls in accordance with manufacturing instructions and quality specifications
• -preparing mixtures of PVC pastes in accordance with formula specifications and in a timely manner to coordinate with scheduled production runs
• -operating machinery, changing rollers and ensuring proper fabric feed and tension; ensuring proper feed of coating material and that fabric is wound free of folds and creases
• -thoroughly inspecting fabric and raw materials for visual flaws and defects -ensuring correct materials are being used and inspecting material thickness, width, surface, bonding strength, etc.
• -maintaining close observation of production processes to identify and correct any malfunctions, defects or flaws
• -completing and maintaining required reports

QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:

Ability to read, understand and follow manufacturing instructions for manufacturing processes, including units of measure in both English and Metric.

Need strong math skills with the ability to calculate percentages of formula ingredients. Acuity of vision (corrected to 20/20) in order to be able to visually detect flaws and defects in fabric.

Ability to independently and safely operate required machinery and related equipment.

Mechanical aptitude and familiarity with operating controls.

Satisfactory completion of required Forbo training programs.

One to two years satisfactory work experience in operating continuous-type, heavy manufacturing equipment.

Previous coater experience is a plus.

Must be available to work overtime as needed.

Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

WORKING CONDITIONS INCLUDE:

Possible exposure to chemical vapors/odors.

Working with equipment operating at elevated temperatures.

Internal environmental temperature range of 85 to 90+ degrees.

Possible exposure to moving mechanical parts