Machine Operator- Coating (Owatonna)

Job Summary: The Coating Machine Operator sets up, operates, or tends the machine that applies coating to roll materials such as plastic films, foils, papers, fabrics, and other miscellaneous materials by performing the following duties.

Responsibilities:

• Set up, operate, or tend machines that apply wet coatings to plastic films, papers, foils and other miscellaneous materials according to specifications and instructions. Monitor equipment and perform product testing per procedure and compile results.
• Verifies dimensions of specifications.
• Visually monitor machine and processed materials.
• Responsible for checking all information on production orders and completing quality checks on each job.
• Perform machine adjustments and routine maintenance.
• Must be able to prepare coating solutions per instructions.
• Must be able to load and unload materials on and off coating machine.
• Entering data into a computer.
• Maintain daily log sheets.
• Keep work area, machines, tools, and equipment clean in orderly condition.
• Comply with safety program and company, rules, and procedures
• Performs other routine duties.

Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; completes work in timely manner; strives to increase productivity; works quickly.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

One to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills:

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, Ability to write simple correspondence.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand. The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close 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 essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.