Description/Job Summary
Converting Operator: Position Grade Lead
Position Objective
Responsible for change-over and operation of lines within his / her assigned island. Must be able to maintain good housekeeping, safety, quality, production quantity, and must be able to work with other employees in assigned team.
Authority / Decision Making
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Report any unsafe conditions; Hazards.
Duties & Responsibilities
Task and Duties
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Adhere to plant safety rules and company policy.
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Responsible for housekeeping of assigned area.
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Responsible for quality in assigned area including proper Q.C. procedures.
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Responsible for production an assigned area.
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Responsible for production paperwork in assigned area.
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Responsible for product change in assigned area.
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Responsible for T.P.M. in assigned area.
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Responsible for training employees.
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Able to troubleshooting all equipment in assigned area.
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Work with maintenance on repair of equipment.
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Able to fill in during his / her absence of Senior Lead.
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Work overtime as needed.
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Able to do master roll change unassisted.
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Able to do additional work as requested by Supervisor.
- Must have regular, reliable attendance, and willing to work outside the regular schedule as required.
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Willing to handle job stress and interact with others in the workplace.
Machinery and Electrical Devices Used
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Unwinder
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Bag machine
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Winder
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Treater
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Hand tools
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Electronic & mechanical devices
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Forklift hand jack
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Tape measure
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Utility knife & safety (J) knife
Physical and Visual Activity Required
Physical
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Climbing, ascending or descending ladders, stairs, ramps, and the like, using feet and legs and / or hands arms. Body agility is emphasized. Example: Climb 3 flights of stairs as needed to reach to top of the extruder.
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Balancing, maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery or erratically moving surfaces.
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Stooping, bending body downward and forward by bending spine and waist. Example: changing paper in printer, copier machine.
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Kneeling, bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knee. Example: roll changes - lifting either 34 lbs. cores or 55 lbs. shafts (frequency per shift: 18 - 26 times).
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Crouching, bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
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Reaching, extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction. Example: giving signal, reaching for material or handles on item - moving raw material with forklift.
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Standing, particularly for sustained periods of time. Example: packing a line(s), QC testing, on line inspections, etc.
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Walking, moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances.
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Pushing, using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.
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Pulling, using upper extremities to exert force in order to drag, haul, or tug objects in a sustained motion.
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Lifting, rising objects from lower to higher position, or moving objects horizontally from position. Degree of lifting: 5-50 lbs.
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Fingering, picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than the whole hand or arm as in handling.
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Grasping, applying pressure to an object with fingers and palm.
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Feeling, perceiving attributes of objects such as size, shape, temperature, or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.
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Talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken word. Via face to face or telephone.
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Hearing, perceiving the nature of sounds with no less than a 40 db. loss @ 500Hz, 1000Hz, and 2000Hz with or without correction. Ability to receive verbal communication and to make fine discriminations in sound, such as when making fine adjustments on machined parts.
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Repetitive motions, substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and / or fingers.
Visual
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Position requires individual to differentiate colors, depth, and perception.
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Must be able to detect visual defects in film.
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Must be able to perform visual inspections involving small defects.
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Must be able to read measurement devices such as tape measurements, pendulum scale, digital displays, etc.
Preferred Qualifications
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High school graduate or GED equivalent is preferred.
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Mechanical aptitude
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1 year + Plastic blown film experience as an operator or 2/4 year degree related in the field that demonstrates the ability to perform the key responsibilities of the position is preferred.
Required Qualifications
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Must maintain a good attendance record.