Small Peeler Operator

WM T BURNETT Holding LLC; Maryland; On-site; USD 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

WM T BURNETT Holding LLC is seeking a Peeler Machine Operator to support our fast-paced manufacturing environment in the Baltimore area. The role focuses on operating the peeler, following customer work instructions, and maintaining quality through proper setup and inspections.

The successful candidate will review cutting instructions, ensure blades and gears are in good condition, and perform heat seal checks while adhering to PPE requirements and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Operational duties of Peeler Machine
• Safety and PPE adherence
• Quality control and measurement
• Ability to follow work instructions
• First Article Inspection awareness (as needed)
• Physical ability to lift up to 75 lbs and stand for long periods

Responsibilities

• Operate Peeler machine to meet production deadlines safely
• Verify foam type against ticket orders and customer specs
• Perform setup checks: blade condition, gear wear, yardage counter, heat sealer
• Ensure cut blocks pass visual and dimensional quality checks
• Record dimensional data as required and maintain cleanliness and organization

Job description

Description

Description

Wm. T. Burnett & Co. offers a diverse and unique range of technical foam and fiber products for the automotive, bedding, filtration, furniture, and industrial markets. With over 100 years in business, Wm T Burnett is a stable employer in the Baltimore area. We believe in personal and professional growth by investing in the development of our employees through training and on the job experiences.

As a family-owned business, we treat employees like family and offer a respectful work environment. We value a strong work ethic and strive always to be fair and consistent. We demonstrate our commitment to our employees through our robust benefit offerings and career development opportunities.

This position is responsible for the overall operation of the Peeler Machine and supplying good, quality product with the ability to meet deadlines in a safe manner. We hiring for all shifts.

Essential Job Functions/Duties:

Peeler Machine Set-Up

The operator will be responsible to check the Peeler to assure that:

• Review all cutting instructions and customer-specific Work Instructions before production begins.
• The blade has been sharpened and there are no double edges
• There are no “nicks” or “high weld” areas
• The cutting area of the blade is at least 6 5/8” wide
• Grinders are set properly
• The proper size gear has been selected, is not excessively worn and has been mounted properly
• The yardage counter:
• -is mounted firmly to the Peeler frame
• -fully contacts the “take-up” roller
• -is legible
• The heat sealer is functioning properly machine set-up is performed in accordance with any customer specific

Production Responsibilities:

The operator is responsible to:

1. Verify the foam type of the blocks being cut against the ticket order.
2. Notify Group Leader to perform First Article Inspection when he begins to cut a different thickness or cuts a different order.
3. Assure proper handling of the yardage counter
4. Check each block for visual defects which must be removed prior to Heat sealing.
5. Guarantee integrity of each heat seal
6. Measure and record dimensional data (e.g. - SPC) when required contractually or by customer-specific instructions.
7. Ensure all quality standards are met in accordance with the work instructions

Requirements

Working Conditions:

1. Working Environment: Fast-Paced manufacturing,
2. Physical Demands: Standing, pushing, bending, lifting
3. PPE Requirements: Safety Glasses, Dust Masks, Blade Gloves, Grinder Face Shield

Physical Requirements:

Lift/Carry: Up To 75 Lbs.

Push/Pull: Up To 75 Lbs.

Must be able to stand for extended period of time.