COATER OPERATOR APPRENTICE

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• •one to three months related experience and/or training
• •equivalent combination of education and experience
• •Better than average mechanical ability
• •Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos in English
• •Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations
• •Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure; using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• •Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage
• •Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, and diagram form
• •Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
• •Ability to frequently stand, walk, and sit
• •Ability to use hands and fingers to handle and feel
• •Ability to reach with hands and arms
• •Ability to climb, balance, and hear
• •Ability to frequently climb, balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch
• •Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• •Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• •Close vision
• •Distance vision
• •Color vision
• •Peripheral vision
• •Depth perception
• •Ability to adjust focus
• •Operate the stacker on all lines
• •Recognize and identify common coating and litho defects
• •Be Trained on the forklift
• •Operate the waxer
• •Mix Inks
• •Make plates
• •Feed on litho presses
• •Must demonstrate dependability
• •Must demonstrate enthusiasm
• •Must demonstrate cooperation
• •Must be able to perform the duties of the job in an efficient and capable manner
• •Must maintain a written log of work performed and other pertinent information
• •Must be the site leader in living and driving the Company Core Values and High-Performance Work Culture
• •Must be able to use efficiently, micrometer, Vernier, dial indicator, and general tools
• •Must follow company personnel and product safety requirements including standards such as those from SQF and internal GMP's
• •Travel is required as needed for this position

Desired Qualifications

• •Must be able to learn correct procedures for set-up, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting problems on all equipment on the coating line
• •Must be able to learn how to safely use all equipment on coating line
• •Must be receptive to instructions, take notes, ask questions, and be pro-active
• •Must be able to learn the proper use of tools and proper mechanical methods
• •Must be able to learn the Company's safety rules and participate in safety audits
• •Must be able to learn and understand Lockout/Tagout points for each machine
• •Must be able to learn fire protection plan and action (training and supervisory)
• •Must be able to learn responsibility for assigned maintenance schedule
• •Must be able to learn responsibility for set up and operation of all welded can line equipment
• •Must be able to learn work order and production tracking systems
• •Must be able to display good housekeeping practices - must keep equipment and area clean and orderly
• •Must be able to report mechanical problems
• •Must be able to maintain and lubricate equipment
• •Must be able to make minor mechanical repairs to keep machinery running until full repair can be implemented
• •Must be able to attend classes outside of scheduled work hours
• •Successful completion of all classes is necessary for the apprentice to remain in the program
• •Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations
• •Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure; using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• •Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage
• •Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, and diagram form
• •Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
• •Ability to frequently stand, walk, and sit
• •Ability to use hands and fingers to handle and feel
• •Ability to reach with hands and arms
• •Ability to climb, balance, and hear
• •Ability to frequently climb, balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch
• •Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• •Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• •Close vision
• •Distance vision
• •Color vision
• •Peripheral vision
• •Depth perception
• •Ability to adjust focus
• •Operate the stacker on all lines
• •Recognize and identify common coating and litho defects
• •Be Trained on the forklift
• •Operate the waxer
• •Mix Inks
• •Make plates
• •Feed on litho presses