Converting Operator

Pay rate: $20.00- $22.00/hr + 13% shift differentia when rd shuft is worked
Hours: 11:00pm- 7:30am
Location: Worcester, MA
Duration: 3 months, with potential to extend


SUMMARY
The Converting Operator performs slitting operations on coated or laminated products prior to shipment.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required of the Converting Operator.

Materials & Products
" Converts coated or laminated products into predetermined lengths according to customer specifications.
Equipment
" Uses a variety of converting machines and a hydraulic lift for loading and unloading materials prior to transport to staging area for shipment.
" May be responsible for using basic hand tools such as a hammer, screwdriver or Allen wrench to build or breakdown machinery parts.
Procedures
" Receives daily assignments at the start of each shift to include machinery to be operated, work orders and process folders with job specifications.
" Ensures that machines have been cleaned, blades have been properly adjusted, and rewind shafts are set to specifications prior to beginning a new work order.
" Uses a core cutter to cut cores to lengths as defined in the process folder.
" Loads coated or laminated rolls onto machine using a hydraulic lift.
" Feeds film through thread path while checking for proper tension and alignment.
" Reviews customer specifications for wrapping, labeling or taping procedures and reviews requirements with supervisor if information is not included in the process folder.
" Adjusts machine for speed, tension or taper using either hand controls or touch screen.
" Enters information into Queen Anne Drive (QAD) system upon receipt of material and before returning to warehouse for proper inventory management.
" Understands and adheres to all company safety specifications related to the use of converting machine.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING TIME
" High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent experience.
" This position requires six to nine months of work experience to become proficient in all phases of the job to work independently.

ACCOUNTABILITY
Complexity
" Accurately identifies the typical coated or laminated materials and supplies to verify against the work orders and process folders.
" Requires knowledge of the various converting machines and basic troubleshooting procedures.
Latitude of Judgment
" The Converting Operator follows clearly defined work orders to determine converting requirements as prioritized by a supervisor, however, independent judgment is often required to make adjustments to machinery.
" Utilizes skills in adjusting machinery to assure proper converting while avoiding product damage.
Supervisory responsibility
" This job does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Converting Operator encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Physical Demands/Efforts
" Converting must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds without assistance and up to 200 lb. plastic film rolls with assistance. Must also push carts weighing up to 140 lbs.
" While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
" The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and smell.
Mental & Visual Demands
" Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
" Ability to read and comprehend instructions, job folders and memos required.
" Performs basic math calculations, by hand and by computer, to include conversions, weight measurements, volume and distance.
Work Environment
" While performing the duties of this job within the manufacturing environment, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts.
" The employee works in a clean room environment and is occasionally exposed to heat, fumes, or airborne dust.
" The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud when blower is in use.

Various PPE devices & equipment such as gloves, safety shoes, dust masks, hearing protection, and glasses may be required.


JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Converting Operator performs slitting operations on coated or laminated products prior to shipment.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS :
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required of the
Converting Operator.

Materials & Products :
Converts coated or laminated products into predetermined lengths according to customer
specifications.

Equipment:
Uses a variety of converting machines and a hydraulic lift for loading and unloading materials prior to
transport to staging area for shipment.
May be responsible for using basic hand tools such as a hammer, screwdriver or Allen wrench to
build or breakdown machinery parts.

Procedures:
Receives daily assignments at the start of each shift to include machinery to be operated, work
orders and process folders with job specifications.
Ensures that machines have been cleaned, blades have been properly adjusted, and rewind shafts
are set to specifications prior to beginning a new work order.
Uses a core cutter to cut cores to lengths as defined in the process folder.
Loads coated or laminated rolls onto machine using a hydraulic lift.
Feeds film through thread path while checking for proper tension and alignment.
Reviews customer specifications for wrapping, labeling or taping procedures and reviews
requirements with supervisor if information is not included in the process folder.
Adjusts machine for speed, tension or taper using either hand controls or touch screen.
Enters information into Queen Anne Drive (QAD) system upon receipt of material and before
returning to warehouse for proper inventory management.
Understands and adheres to all company safety specifications related to the use of converting
- Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING TIME

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent experience. This position requires six to nine months of work experience to become proficient in all phases of the job to work independently.

ACCOUNTABILITY

Complexity
Accurately identifies the typical coated or laminated materials and supplies to verify against the work
orders and process folders.
Requires knowledge of the various converting machines and basic troubleshooting procedures.

Latitude of Judgment
The Converting Operator follows clearly defined work orders to determine converting requirements
as prioritized by a supervisor, however, independent judgment is often required to make adjustments
to machinery.
Utilizes skills in adjusting machinery to assure proper converting while avoiding product damage.

Benefits: (employee contribution)
Health insurance
Health savings account
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance
Retirement plan

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.