Machine Operator (Lamination and Slitter) – Albéa

About Albea & the Product line that is recruiting

Albéa is a global leader in beauty, personal care, oral care, pharmaceutical and food packaging. Our site, Albéa Brampton is specialized in extrusion lamination of multi layer web for Tubes manufacturing.

Scope

Setup and run extrusion laminator, slitter and ancillary equipment as per specifications ensuring quality and all safety requirements

Main activities

• Setup and operate equipment as assigned per approved procedures meeting safety, ensuring quality, and schedule requirements.
• Maintain production trace ability requirements through accurate and complete documentation of: Production Log Sheets, Mill Roll Tickets, Master Roll Numbering, Quality Hold Jackets, Line Change Over, Shift Log, slit roll labeling
• Maintain accurate filing of all data to meet trace ability requirements.
• Follow instructions as per supervision and communicated with oncoming shift during shift change
• Understand location and use of emergency stops.
• Adhere to all quality procedures and ensure proper flagging and splicing of laminate web.
• Initiate rejected material report and document defects in raw materials.
• Ability to understand manufacturing instructions. (Ie. Schedule, Work Order report, specifications, trial runs, and first time orders.)
• Setup and run equipment efficiently to meet standards.
• Work safely with production shift teams to optimize production efficiency and quality.
• Interpret Integrator alarms to diagnose and correct process problems.
• Select and download process specifications on Integrator.
• Select and verify the correct raw materials are being used and reported as per the work order/specification.
• Make process adjustments based on out of control test results.
• Understand the impact of deviating critical process parameters.
• Recognize material defects or potential defects that may risk the integrity of the product.
• Load and prepare materials for use.
• Understand and use NDC gauge system.
• Verify mechanical equipment is operating correctly and efficiently. Perform PM as required.
• Inspection of all finished product from Black Clawson Laminator as per approved test procedures.
• Properly document all test results on the various quality forms.
• Setup and verify correct slit widths on all Slitter size changes.
• Conscious of inventory and order materials accordingly.
• Learn to perform all Laminator job duties.
• End of shift line preparation for a success run on the next shift.
• Use personal protective equipment, keep area and equipment clean promoting a 5S environment.
• Following waste reduction program. Disposal of end of shift waste in designated waste streams.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Accountability including KPIs

• Safety
• Quality
• Line Efficiency
• Productivity

Profile (Experience & qualifications)

• Completion of the qualification training.
• Experience required in Mechanical equipment operations.
• Basic knowledge of pneumatic, hydraulics and computer experience would be an asset.
• Strong decision-making skills. Knowledge of the extrusion lamination and slitting processes.
• Candidate must also be capable and interested in learning other job positions within this classification (Laminate operator, Slitter operator, Material handler & QC).
• Good command of the English language and skilled in reading, writing and mathematics.
• Experience in windows-based programs.
• Preference will be given to those with an academic background in either a Mechanical discipline, and/or extrusion.

Publication date 24 September 2021