Laminator Assistant Operator

Summary:  Assists in set-up and operation of machine combining by extrusion(s) or adhesives(s) two or more layers of film, foil, or paper to produce laminated flexible packaging materials.

Key Accountabilities

• Obtains production order and determines specs for impending job and arranges for delivery of base materials to machine
• Loads print rolls and base films and or materials onto unwind stands
• Performs basic quality checks on films
• Mixes primers, using prescribed formulas, and maintains adequate levels in reservoirs
• Transfers hazardous waste into designated drums and transports to storage areas
• Applies tape to resin roller to prevent extrusion from sticking and adjusts web guide sensors and trim knives as required
• Checks poly/adhesive applications and installs anilox rollers
• Sets brake control pressures and thread web(s) through machine, lapping and taping ends around take-up core
• Removes finished roll of laminated material from rewind using hoist or walk-around lift, and transports roll to floor scales.  Accurately records weights, footage count, time, etc. on roll ticket and transfers roll to designated storage area
• Assists operator with job changes as prescribed
• Maintains work areas and related equipment in neat and orderly manner (sweeps, dusts, mops, scrapes using appropriate tools and agents)
• Performs other related work as required