Micro Perforation Machine Operator

Reports To: Shift Supervisor

Back-up Position: Converting Operations Manager
 

Essential Duties

• Optimize safety (food and workplace), quality, yield, and productivity.

• Set up and operate the Laser Perforating System to produce precision laser perforation patterns on printed, laminated, unsupported flexible plastic film, paper, and other nonabsorbent materials according to customer specifications.

• Set up and operate the slitting equipment in conjunction with the laser perforating system when required.

• Read the entire job jacket/order for all information required for the setup and production of each job.

• Verify the correct laser perforation pattern, recipe, registration, and process parameters prior to production.

• Retrieve all necessary components such as, cores, core plugs, core labels, and other production supplies.

• Set up and verify laser registration, perforation alignment, and web tracking to ensure perforations meet customer specifications.

• Monitor laser performance throughout production and make adjustments as necessary to maintain proper perforation quality and consistency.

• Identify defects in printed, laminated, or perforated material before and during the laser perforating process.

• Verify perforation quality through routine inspections and testing in accordance with established quality standards.

• Operate within all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), laser safety procedures, and equipment operating guidelines.

• Responsible for quality control by making adjustments as necessary throughout the production run to maintain product specifications.

• Ensure finished rolls are properly labeled and documented.

• Ensure finished rolls are properly packaged according to customer specifications.

• Maintain accurate production records, downtime documentation, and quality inspection records.

• Perform routine cleaning and basic preventive maintenance on the laser perforating equipment in accordance with established procedures.

• Ensure the laser work area remains clean, organized, and safe at all times.

• Manipulate WIP and raw material rolls in excess of 1,000 lbs. using approved material handling equipment.

• Lift up to, but not exceeding, 50 lbs.

• Complete all required production paperwork.

• Train new associates as assigned.

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SQF/Food Safety Responsibilities

• Assure compliance with all SQF Procedure requirements.

• Assure compliance with all GMP requirements.

• Assure compliance with all 5S procedures and requirements.

• Assure all products are manufactured in a safe, quality manner.

• Assure compliance with all customer specifications.

• Promote and enforce compliance with all employees.
   

Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:

• Communicate orally and/or in writing, to other departments

• Meet or exceed customer expectations

• Perform housekeeping duties as needed to maintain a safe and orderly work environment

• Be able to lift, push/pull 45 lbs.

• Be able to stand for prolonged periods

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