Adhesive Bond Technician

SUMMARY:

The position is responsible for overall quality of glue mixed, glue application and panel bond by performing quality tests, adjusting, and providing feedback on all falldown issues to press and spreader crews. Responsibilities include off bearing of the press, starting of the automatic glue mix system, management of materials required at the glue loft, performing glue QC, maintaining the readiness of the glue loft. spreader setup and adjustment, spreader washout, and general troubleshooting of glue and spreader related issues.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

- Must have a working knowledge of the press.

- Must have the ability to work 15 to 20 feet off the ground.

- Ability to read the lay up list.

- Follow all glue mixes according to States Ind. approved specifications.

- Manage and restock glue materials (flour, borax, glitter, etc.) as needed.

- Perform and document bond checks on a regular basis.

- Document the amount of glue waste.

- Troubleshoot and minimize all glue related defects (delam, loose face, etc.).

- Stop spreader and/or press crews when panel quality is unacceptable to limit the number of defective panels produced.

- Washout spreaders in timely fashion at lunch or whenever a washout is needed.

- After washouts, clean all your shift grates

- Fold and place all used flour bags in the proper container.

- Document spread checks at all changeovers when adjusting spreads according to the lay up list and species.

- Report/correct issues with the glue tack.

- Take responsibility for Falldown items including glue bleed, delams, loose face and back and dry outs.

- Participate in kaizen and 5S events.

- Trained in lockout /tagout procedures and always be safety conscious.

- Maintain housekeeping standards in the glue loft, reclaim area, weigh stations and around the spreaders.

- Drive a forklift daily at break times and as required for materials replacement.

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

- Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

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:

- A minimum of one year in lay up

- Must be able to work in a team environment.

- Prior forklift experience (have or be willing to get forklift certification card).

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

- Ability to follow oral or written instructions.

- Must have good communication and listening skills.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

- Basic addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.

REASONING ABILITY:

- Ability to apply common sense and understanding to carry out detailed written and oral instructions.

- Ability to define problems and draw a valid conclusion enabling you to work towards and/or implement necessary solutions to fix problems.

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 (while looking up) 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, gloves, safety glasses, etc.)

- Fast paced environment.

- Be around some chemicals.

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

- Break times may vary due to scheduled wash outs and lay-up list constraints.