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SURTECO, formally known as OMNOVA, specializes in the production and sale of laminates, foils and vinyl-coated fabrics. Our technologies, products and services deliver distinctive performance features, thus helping to support our Customers’ reputations for trusted brands around the globe and in a wide variety of markets.

We are seeking  an individual who is passionate about joining a team in the manufacturing of high quality laminates and films used in a variety of applications including on cabinetry in kitchen and bath applications, countertops and paneling in recreational vehicles and in the enhancement of interior retail spaces.

The Calender Mill Operator will perform various duties to operate the extruder and the mill to bring the plastic material from the mixing section and provide a steady supply of material to the calender. 

Key Responsibilities:  

• Understand and utilize Calender and mill safety equipment and procedures
• Know and use required personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Understand RCRA and MSDS labeling and “Right to Know” requirements
• Know all Mill and Calender emergency procedures
• Know where all the emergency stops are located 
• Mill, Extruder and Strainer start-up and shut-down
• Complete all head changes and technical changes, have a working knowledge of proper screen packs to utilize per product type
• Adjust and access machines for cleaning
• Monitor and maintain oil and fluid levels on mill and extruder
• Control temperature and feed rate of material
• Maintain housekeeping of the mill area/ organize all tools in mill area
• Rework hot and cold trim into mill
• Assist crew with calender functions
• Maintain a record of all scrap material taken off at the mill and other reports and paperwork required
• Manually work material on the mill if required
• Use all material handling equipment required
• Participate in start-ups, wrap-ups, etc. on calender line
• Report quality or task difficulties to supervisor, Calender Crew Leader or appropriate personnel
• Make crew leader aware of any conditions out of specifications of equipment
• Know the various thread pattens for all conveyors, driven mill and calendar roll on the calender
• Train and assist others as needed
• Operate forklift when necessary 
• Learn skills, procedures or processes for advancement and improvement
• Work with Calender Crew Leader to optimize quality and output
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work area
• Lead in changing Mill and calendar hot trim knives
• Store, identify and record rework and scrap
• Assist in buffing calender rolls
• Clean floor and take out trash
• Perform any additional duties as requested to meet business or production conditions or changes
• Understand the quality system and all quality procedures relevant to this position
• Assist the Calender Operator in maintaining a quality sheet
• Assist Calender Operator in completion of Calender pass on logs, reports, records, and all necessary paperwork
• Document and report all mechanical and electrical problems to Crew Leader, Supervisor, and maintenance
• Report any and all quality or task difficulties to Crew Leader and supervisor or personnel 

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 

• Frequently communicates and exchanges work information with others 
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Basic computer skills to occasionally produce memorandum and other long documents 
• Ability to work together as a team in a high-performance work environment to complete          the job on time
• Mechanical aptitude

Education and Experience: 

• High school diploma or equivalent

Physical Requirements:  

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds as needed
• Frequently positions self to use/maintain personal protective equipment
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Comfortable with working in a manufacturing environment alongside machines, equipment, etc.  
• Ability to detect, distinguish, or determine the source of a smell 
• Exposure or works around chemical processing, unregulated temperature, dusty conditions 

Desired Qualifications:  

• Prior extruder experience

Travel Requirements:  

Time spent away from home or typical office location.

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Company Statement:  

SURTECO North America is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to providing equal access to employment. We value diversity and inclusion and encourage all applicants to apply. In addition, the health and safety of those who contribute to business development is a priority. Open dialog with our employees is a matter of course, and the further development of their knowledge is a special concern. We enable them to find the right balance between personal and professional life. 

Disclaimer:

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, success profile characteristics or qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Management retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the Job at any time.