Summary:

Primary role of this position is to setup, operate and take down equipment and machinery that is designated to the Finishing department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Inclusive but not limited to

• Reads job ticket to determine job specifications and requirements assigned to job.
• Performs setup on the equipment or machine being operated to ensure proper job preparation.
• After routine setup is completed adjustments are made as necessary to regulate tension, synchronization, calibrations and measurements align.
• Starts machine and does test runs to compare against job ticket specifications.
• Readjusts machine to reach desired production.
• Starts counting device, conveyor belt, automatic take off table or any other auxiliary piece that coincides with operating equipment.
• Observes operation of machine to detect malfunctions such as jamming, wrinkling, or tearing of material.
• Stops machine to make required adjustments.
• Quality checks job at specified intervals.
• Moves final product to designated area and takes down equipment or machine as directed by the Finishing Manager.

Qualifications:

To succeed at this position, all above essential duties must be performed to the highest level. The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, skills and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience:

• Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or
• 6 months to one year related experience and or training.