Location: Asheboro,NC, USA
Job Summary: This position will require learning how to operate all YEI machines and Extruders. This position will be asked to fill in on any machine as a specialist or associate and requires the same training and understanding as a specialist. Requires visual inspection of the Machine, providing instruction and training assistance to the YEI operators. Also responsible for the changing of screen filters. Operation of the GALA pelletizer, Auger feeder. Prepare and monitor the flow of non-woven material and/or other materials into the machine. When all operators are present you will be utilized to assist other operators to keep all machines running efficiently. You may be asked to do other tasks needed by the supervisors such as cleaning, cutting rolls, clearing cakes, giving assistance, training etc. and train to fill for a supervisor in their absence. Knowledge | Experience | Skills: Must come to work as scheduled and to be able to work as a team. Must be able to assist in the training and development of Associates. Highschool diploma or GED required. 1-2 yrs. of manufacturing experience preferred. Must be able to learn and operate all Extruders Essential Duties & Responsibilities: •Do a visual inspection of the Machines at the beginning of the shift and complete the process inspection checklist including: 1. YEI machine components and processing parameters 2. Erema Screen Changer (operating properly at correct pressure settings) 3. GALA pelletizer operation (pellet quality, dryer, Conair unit, scale, etc.) 4. Auger feed (operating properly, magnet clean, correct speed for process) 5. Forklift (attachment working properly, clean and without damage, proper safety in place) •Inform Supervisor and YEI operators of other shifts concerning the status of the product/material being produced. •Assist in the cutting of non-woven plastic rolls. •Produce product to the published schedule, to proper material specification, and production rate. •Safely drive the forklift to handle bales, parts, regrind, and finished product to and from the YEI process. •Keep Machine fed with proper material and blends to maximize quality and output of product scheduled. •Perform normal machine servicing (i.e., change screens, empty vacuum pump tank, clean Conair dust collector, shredder dust collect filters) to maintain proper machine operation. •Perform process monitoring and record process information on the Worksheet to insure machine is operating to specification. •Keep feedstock materials free of contamination, jam-ups, metals, or anything harmful to the machine or process. •Collect green inventory labels and fill out a daily production report. •Keep work area clean and organized at all times, brake down boxes (remove old labels), stack pallets neatly, and make boxes with liner for finished product. •Report to Supervisor anything abnormal with the machine or process. •Perform minor maintenance on the process equipment in coordination of his/her Supervisor using only the proper methods and tools. •Asist in training of new machine operators. •Assure that process equipment is never damaged, altered, defaced with markings, tape, etc. and always kept to like new condition. •Wear PPE for the process equipment and area as required at all times. •Fill in for shift supervisor in their absence. Technimark is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status.