Swing Press Operator

SUMMARY:

Load Press in a timely fashion. Make Tickets according to the lay up list provided. Ensure press settings are being used according to the POSs posted. Perform all labor entries accurately and record press reports in a readable manner. Perform quality checks on every load loaded into the Press and provide instant feedback to either press, spreader, or bond adhesive technician. This position is also responsible for off bearing the press when needed and doing bond checks. Tag and separate all loads according to SOPs and POSs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Load and unload press.

- Calculate loads and size of orders and communicate this to Spreader Crews

- Set pressure and heat cycle times.

- Trim all excess veneer from the infeed side of press.

- Keep track of glue tack time.

- Quality checks on one-step core lines on every load

- Communicate and provide instant feedback to Spreader crews on any defects noticed.

- Inspect and maintain press plates every hour and document

- Clean Area around Press and Spreaders throughout shift

- Breakdown loads for the Spreader as time allows.

- Help team achieve routing hour goals and 3.0% fall down

- Use Micrometer to measure thickness of One-Step lay up and record on proper form

- Communicate with Glue Mixer on Spreads and Tack level

- Always Be Safety Conscious

- Participate in Kaizen, 5S events, Safety and/or Quality Spoke.

- General housekeeping duties within immediate area.

- Must support the team in achieving all Safety, Production and Quality goals.

- Support other press teams on shift

- Must have the ability to operate a micrometer and complete required paperwork

- Must have the ability to work 15 to 20 Feet off the ground and wear fall protection while on the press

- Ability to read and understand the layup list

- Must be trained in lockout / tagout procedures

- Drive a forklift daily at break times

- Be able to match the grades & species of wood with the load tickets

- Communicate with spreader driver when moving loads between presses

- Observe any defects in the panels and communicate them to the spreader, press, and bond adhesive technician

- Communicate with glue mixer on all glue related issues

- Perform bond checks at a minimum of every half hour and document results

- Clean Presses as needed.

- Inspect loads from spreader for core laps, core voids and other defects

- Other duties as assigned by the production mentor.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

- Good hand/eye coordination.

- Basic computer skills; working knowledge of a MRP system

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

- Good communication skills.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

- Basic addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.

REASONING ABILITY:

- Ability to understand and carry out detailed written and oral instructions.

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.

- Ability to walk and stand over 2/3 of your shift.

- Ability to use and reach with your hands and arms.

- Ability to climb or balance over 1/3 of your shift.

- Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl over 1/3 of your shift.

- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

- Use of personal protective equipment is always required. (Hearing protection and safety glasses)

- General mill environment. High noise, dust, forklift and pedestrian traffic.