Wet End Operator 3rd Shift

Pratt Industries; Rockwall (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Pratt Industries in Rockwall, TX is seeking a Wet End Operator to manage setup, operation, cleanup and improvements on the corrugation line. The role focuses on optimizing throughput, quality, and safety while handling roll changes and maintenance support.

You will monitor line performance, adjust tension and alignment, keep accurate production records, and assist in training wet/dry end staff to meet production goals and standards.

Qualifications

• Able to read and follow instructions on factory masters.
• Read a tape measure with speed and accuracy; perform basic calculations.
• Apply common sense to carry out written, oral, or graphic instructions.
• Understand and apply high school level math concepts.

Responsibilities

• Set up bridge guides and glue station per setup techniques.
• Check wet end lineups; verify correct roll stock is used.
• Load rolls in mill stands; perform splices and roll changes as needed.
• Adjust tension, alignment, adhesion, and warp to maintain quality.
• Trim excess paper for splices and remove rolls when required.
• Mark size, grade, diameter, and footage on rolls; insert core plugs.
• Operate double-backer to maximize capacity in line with corrugator.
• Clean starch pans, metering rolls, and glue rolls as needed.
• Keep Wet End area clean; complete production and quality reports.
• Submit maintenance work orders; assist in equipment upkeep.
• Assist Control room Operator; help train dry end personnel.
• Adhere to production schedule; report scheduling issues.
• Comply with safety and housekeeping policies; perform additional duties.

Skills

Tape measure reading

Reading instructions

Common sense problem solving

Reading factory masters

Tools

Lift Truck License

Job description

Summary

Responsible for all activities associated with running the wet end including setup, operation, cleanup, and recommending improvements to operations.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Set up bridge guides and glue station in accordance with proper setup techniques.
• Check wet end lineups to verify correct roll stock is received and used.
• Put rolls of paper in mill roll stands ensuring proper size and grade of paper to be run and make splices and paper changes as necessary.
• Make adjustments during runs for tension, alignment, adhesion, and warp control.
• Trim only the necessary amount of paper from the rolls when preparing for splices.
• Remove roll stock from the machine when necessary and mark the proper size, grade, diameter, and lineal footage on the roll and place core plugs in each end of the buttrolls.
• Maximize the utilization of equipment by operating the double-backer at available capacity and speed in line with those of the corrugator.
• Clean starch pans, metering rolls, and glue rolls when necessary.
• Keep the Wet End area clean.
• Complete necessary reports in an accurate and timely manner, including but not limited to: Production Data, Machine Operational Status, Safety Data, Quality Data.
• Turn in maintenance work orders to supervisor for needed repairs. Be proactive in the maintenance of equipment.
• Take all paper off of cores of stub rolls.
• Assist the Control room Operator as necessary.
• Assist in the training of dry end personnel.
• Adheres to production schedule. Makes recommendations for optimizing the schedule to meet cost, quality and service goals. Reports any unusual scheduling issues to Supervisor.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.
• Additional duties may be assigned by management.

Candidates Are PREFERRED Who Offer The Following

• Prior work experience in the corrugated industry.
• 6 months’ experience on the dry end of the corrugator

Language Skills

• Able to read and follow instructions on factory masters.

Mathematical Skills

• Able to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy.
• Able to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, measurement, volume and rate.
• Able to apply concepts of high school math.

REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or graphic form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving one or more concrete variables in standardized situations.

Technical Skills

The individual must have a working knowledge of the following:

• Equipment design and capabilities that can be translated into efficient operation.
• Product layouts and production specifications
• Product quality specifications
• Quality standards

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• May be required to maintain a current Lift Truck Operator License.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS

• Operating standards - the employee will need to meet or exceed the Operating Standards in the areas of quality, cost, safety, customer satisfaction and productivity. Such standards will be set annually and communicated to the employee.
• Personal growth - while the company will provide the tools to assist the employee to grow professionally the responsibility for moving forward lies with the individual. Each year there will be goals developed and agreed to by the employee and his/her superior.
• Employee relations - through observations the employee will be evaluated regarding his/her behaviors associated with appropriate human interaction, respect and communication.
• Creativity - this will be evaluated by how active the employee is in participating in advancing the business through new and innovative ideas.