Job Description

• Ensure line is producing product that is within specifications and as close to nominal as possible; while maintaining correct draw ratios, annealing ratio (relax).
• Ensure hourly that dryers are maintaining a “Full” status, and if not communicate to Blending.
• Check product periodically to ensure the QC Tech is recording his/her quality test results accurately and the product is within specification (visual inspection) QC satellite should be checked after each set of lab samples performed.
• When using pellet color, visually check color hoppers each hour to ensure hopper is full
• Check dryer's temperature and dew point
• Check process parameters every hour and record using the Hourly Checklist
• Perform Line Conditions, making sure to use this as an opportunity to thoroughly inspect and scrutinize the process.
• Keep the lines clean, maintaining all 5S areas at the extruder and winder areas, water off the floor and tools picked up
• ALL paperwork turned in is free of mistakes and all physical counts are correct.
• Ensure legibility of all paperwork submitted
• Assist Maintenance personnel when needed
• Restring the broken straps and/or startup line when needed
• Assist other technicians as needed
• Assist in grinding scrap generated from line breaks and changeovers
• Watch for and correct any safety hazards possible. Report all safety hazards to your Shift Manager
• Will be responsible for all aspects of line operation and/or blending for specific line
• Conduct yourself with courtesy and professionalism to others at all times.
• Fill out and submit work orders or safety work orders for anything in your direct work area that needs repair.
• Maintain and inspect PPE. If damaged, get with your shift manager for replacement.
• Work overtime as requested by management and as needed
• Other related duties and responsibilities as required or assigned

WINDER AREA SPECIFIC 

• All aspects of winders checked at the beginning of the shift and periodically throughout the shift, including (but not limited to): programs, tensions, print quality.
• Maintain that consistent, correct and quality winds will be produced all night through education and action. Correct any issues that will prevent this from occurring.
• Verification of heading information and packaging verification on production log sheets
• Verify that 10, 1 & 4 count verifications are being performed and performed correctly.
• Ensure legibility of all production log sheets
• Ensure that samples are pulled on time, 100% of the time.
• Periodic checks are made for surface blemishes, ink spots, rough edges, etc.
• Periodically inspect the unused guides on the guide rack for free motion of the guide on the pin, damage to the guide & lack of play between the guide and the pin. If any of these exist, take measures to get them repaired or inform your shift manager if you cannot.
• Notify Line Operators if leaving the line for anything (breaks, etc.)
• RELIEVE LINE OPERATORS FOR BREAKS
• Make a visual examination of each finished skid for correct packaging, palletizing, and beginning and ending label– Then assist in scanning, stretch wrapping and stacking the skids in their proper place.
• Pay attention to coil weights throughout the shift, as changes in these weights can indicate problems with the line. Be prepared to react and resolve coil and/or skid weight issues correctly.
• Train Line Operators and ensure that they understand what they have learned. Communicate all training to your shift manager for proper documentation in employee training files.
• Ensure that Line Operators follow all Safety expectations and report to shift manager if they do not.
• Ensure the Line Operators have the correct operating supplies
• Ensure that Line Operators follow all Work Instructions, Procedures, and Policies
• Train Line Operators so they know what to do if the line stops and the location of all emergency stops

BLENDING AREA SPECIFIC

• Hourly checklists will be performed in a timely manner and information is visually accurate. Checking dryer levels should consist of a visual inspection of sight glasses and the bin full light on the Selectronic control box for the dryer loader.
• No polypropylene gaylords (boxes) will EVER be mistakenly used for rework. These gaylords MUST be thrown away when empty.
• All cardboard, scrap skid and broken down gaylords will be stored and disposed of in the proper locations.
• All skids will be blown off before a box or bag of resin is inserted into a dumper for use.
• No dumpers are to be in the “UP” position, unless resin is being dumped
• Ensure all blend changes are performed correctly, including: start and end times filled in on the blend sheets, recipe entry correct, shift totals cleared when a new blend is started, calibrations performed correctly, bulk density setting correct (if applicable), etc.
• Ensure when a row of resin on a blend sheet is completed with multiple rows listed; that it is marked out on the blend sheet.
• Both blending decks are to be maintained and in good order.