About the position
The Doublebacker Operator is responsible for all activities associated with running the double-backer including setup, operation, cleanup, and recommending improvements to operations. This role involves ensuring the correct setup of equipment, verifying material quality, making necessary adjustments during production, and maintaining cleanliness and safety standards in the work area.
Responsibilities
- Set up bridge guides and glue station in accordance with proper setup techniques.
- Check wet end lineups to verify correct roll stock is received and used.
- Put rolls of paper in mill roll stands ensuring proper size and grade of paper to be run and make splices and paper changes as necessary.
- Make adjustments during runs for tension, alignment, adhesion, and warp control.
- Trim only the necessary amount of paper from the rolls when preparing for splices.
- Remove roll stock from the machine when necessary and mark the proper size, grade, diameter, and lineal footage on the roll and place core plugs in each end of the buttrolls.
- Maximize the utilization of equipment by operating the double-backer at available capacity and speed in line with those of the corrugator.
- Clean starch pans, metering rolls, and glue rolls when necessary.
- Keep the doublebacker area clean.
- Complete necessary reports in an accurate and timely manner, including but not limited to: Production Data, Machine Operational Status, Safety Data, Quality Data.
- Turn in maintenance work orders to supervisor for needed repairs. Be proactive in the maintenance of equipment.
- Take all paper off of cores of stub rolls.
- Assist the Corrugator Operator as necessary.
- Assist in the training of dry end personnel.
- Adhere to production schedule and make recommendations for optimizing the schedule to meet cost, quality and service goals.
- Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.
- Additional duties may be assigned by management.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Ability to read and follow instructions on factory masters.
- Ability to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy.
- Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, measurement, volume and rate.
- Ability to apply concepts of high school math.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or graphic form.
- Ability to deal with problems involving one or more concrete variables in standardized situations.
- Working knowledge of equipment design and capabilities, product layouts, production specifications, product quality specifications, and quality standards.
Nice-to-haves
- Prior work experience in the corrugated industry.
- 6 months’ experience on the dry end of the corrugator.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
