Coater Helper

Loparex LLC is the world's largest manufacturer of extrusion base and silicone coated release liners for the converting industry. We have manufacturing operations throughout the U.S., Europe, China, and India. The Malvern facility annually supplies three billion square feet of release liner worldwide. We are currently looking for high energy, safety focused and motivated individuals to join our Malvern, PA workforce as Coater Helper.

Must be able to work 24/7 rotating shifts working 2 weeks of days and 2 weeks of nights including 2 weekends a month. Overtime availability.

Position Summary:

The Coater Helper position would typically progress to the Coater Operator position when a Coater Operator position becomes available and job bid is posted. This progression would be solely based on job vacancy eligibility requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Know, understand, & follow all applicable safety, environmental, & quality requirements.

• Understand and follow parameters on work orders, schedules, and special instructions.
• Assist in operating the coater in a manner supportive of all company production goals and objectives.
• Monitor manufacturing process & product; and inform Coater Operator and/or Second Operator if problems are detected, take corrective action within limits of technical capabilities.
• Assist, understand and follow the sampling plan for the product being produced. Verify product produced on the assigned production line(s) meet quality standards for properties and characteristics.
• Assist with setup, operation, cleanup, and routine maintenance of coater and auxiliary equipment.
• Assist with troubleshooting and correcting process and material issues as they occur to control the quality and output of the assigned production process to current defined standards.
• Assist with inputting production data into the shop floor reporting systems and keep documents and records complete.
• Capable of understanding and operating silicone mixing equipment to supply raw materials to the production process.
• General housekeeping to keep work areas clean, neat, and orderly and perform routine maintenance as required.
• Monitor material status and availability in their assigned area of responsibility to ensure commodities, packaging materials, operating supplies, and raw materials are prepared and ready for the shift. Keep the Supervisor and /or Coater Operator informed of problems in availability of materials so that corrections or decisions can be made with appropriate notice.
• Work to support continuous operations. This includes working to minimize downtime, especially around breaks, mealtime, shift changes, communicating to preceding and following shifts on issues and status of the production process, and leaving the following shift prepared for their shift.
• Prepare, load, and unload materials as required to maintain a continuous running coating process.
• It is understood that this list of responsibilities is not all encompassing and that we are all expected to do any other duties that may be assigned to our jobs.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Experienced in helping on the coating lines, processing silicone coated films, or equivalent experience
• Must demonstrate initiative in maintaining process and product production as well as participating in making improvements to the production process.
• Must have good basic math skills for calculations.
• Must be able to read and understand written forms and instructions.
• Must be able to navigate Apriso and make labels and complete various functions.
• Must be able to write and clearly communicate numbers and process information.
• Must work in a team environment, cooperating with co-workers and production leaders.
• Must be able to lift and handle a 50 lb. load.
• Must be able to climb stairs, reach, bend and push-pull.

Qualified candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, or previous work experience to meet the job expectations. Candidates must also be able to use hand tools, have mechanical aptitude, strong interpersonal skills, basic computer skills, ability to read and write, follow verbal and written instructions, use basic math and take accurate measurements. Candidates must also have the ability to lift 50 pounds, stand, walk, bend and kneel for up to 12 hours. Previous operator experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred. Employees will be required to wear personal protective equipment including safety glasses, ear plugs, gloves and steel toe shoes. All required PPE is provided by Loparex. A strong commitment to safety, customers, quality and productivity is essential.

Benefits include:

• Competitive pay rates starting at $18.74 per hour with pay increase every 13 weeks.
• Full benefit plan including medical, dental, and vision which start on 90th day of employment
• Benefits can also include; basic and supplemental life insurance, short and long term disability insurance a wellness program, 401K with 6% match and a retirement enhancement plan
• One week vacation after six months
• Eleven paid holidays
• Uniform and safety shoe, and safety glasses allowance
• United Steelworkers Union Local #333 Pension Plan (after probation)

Candidates must successfully pass pre-employment drug test, lifting evaluations and background checks.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.

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