PREP LINE OPERATOR - AZZ : Job Details

Company Description

Since 1961, Precoat Metals (www.precoat.com) has been setting the standards in the coil coatings industry worldwide. We are committed to this level of quality in both our product line and customer service, and focus our resources on investigating and implementing new coil coating technologies, developing unique coatings, ink and film systems, and designing multifaceted prints while reducing the cycle time to market. We are able to achieve this culture of excellence thru the hard work and talent of the people on our team.

Job Description

Summary:

The Prep Line Operator is responsible for the line set up's and operating the Prep line.

Essential Job Functions:

* Responsible for set-ups and quality of product produced

* Check schedule and maintain production and coil usage reports

* Responsible for proper operation of all equipment in Prepping department

* Set up machine to prep gauges and tolerances as required

* Responsible for proper maintenance of machine and all components as necessary to maintain the quality of the end product.

* Determines, directs and performs any machine adjustments or changes

* Feed metal through in-line equipment to recoiler.

* Operate machine, controlling tension and speed to prep master coil into specified tolerances.

* Responsible for the quality of the end products as specified by the customer and required by supervision

* Operate upender, downender, hoists, coil cart and miscellaneous hand tools

* Maintain records pertinent to job

* Grease and oil machinery when necessary and keeps tooling items in proper place

* Inspects coils and identifies and reports defects

* Verifies core length

* Operates manual or electric shears to trim alum coils

* Inputs and retrieves information from the AS/400 main frame

* Reads and accurately records coil weights, order numbers, etc.

* Measures OD of coils using a calibrated rule

* Maintains clean and organized work area according to 6S standards

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

* Operates manual or electric shears to trim steel coils

* Operates core cutting equipment

* Identifies coils by applying correct tags

* Operate overhead cranes, Fork Truck, coil cart, various hand tools to set up slitter, caliper, scales and miscellaneous hand tools

* Actively participates in adhering to plant housekeeping requirements by picking up trash, sweeping work areas, and returning materials and equipment to their proper locations

* Assists maintenance (when specialized maintenance skills are not required) with line repairs and clean up

* Understands and utilizes FIFO procedures in connection with paints, laminates and other materials

* Adheres to all safety and work rules

* Adheres to job specific SOPs

* Assists and trains new employees

* Maintains regular and on-time attendance

* Reads and comprehends instructions regarding new equipment, equipment changes and/or procedural changes

* Performs miscellaneous assignments as directed

* Use computer to enter and retrieve information

Critical Demands:

* Hand, eye and feet coordination to operate fork trucks

* Squat, kneel or stoop frequently to perform job duties

* Reach or extend forward for long periods of time to perform job duties

* Ability to read and comprehend written materials such as schedules, SOPs, work rules, etc.

* Ability to comprehend and follow oral instructions

* Frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds

* Walk or stand for extended periods of time

* Stamina to work in extreme temperatures

* Ascend and descend stairs

* Dexterity to operate computers in order to enter or retrieve information

* Communicate verbally or in writing with others

* Repetitive use of hands to press buttons and operate line controls

* Occasional twisting of the neck and trunk

* Sufficient physical movement in order to safely operate complex, high speed equipment

* Experience and ability to make quick decisions when supervision is not readily available

Qualifications

* High school level reading and writing, visual acuity to read labels, meters, gauges, documents and instructions

* Ability to work in an industrial or warehouse environment with fork lifts, cranes, etc.

* Ability to safely operate small manual and electric hand tools

* Available to work up to 12 hours per day on rotating shifts, that could include weekends and holidays

Additional Information

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Precoat Metals is a Drug Free Workplace

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Precoat Metals is a Drug Free Workplace