Title:  

Gluer Machine Operator

Requisition ID:  

6186

Location:  

Marion, OH, US, 43302

Department:  

Hourly Plant & Mill (Except Maintenance Roles)

Travel:  

No Travel Required

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*At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We're one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world's most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities. *

With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry's best to reward the talented people who make our company successful.

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JOB SUMMARY: The person who occupies this position is to adjust finishing equipment in order to process a flat carton order and oversee its production (complex glue experience a plus).

JOB FUNCTIONS: Job functions include, but are not limited to, the following.

• Operator is responsible for adjusting glue machinery to fit particular style of carton being processed.
• Once production begins, operator is responsible for maintaining machinery at optimum speed.  When malfunctions occur, operator is to be able to detect cause and make appropriate adjustments as quickly as possible.
• Operator is responsible for members of crew working on gluer machinery. Is fully responsible in ensuring team members are working efficiently and safely. The operator is also responsible to train feeder/catcher trainees as necessary.
• Must assume duties of the Feeder or Inspector when those persons are on breaks (see job description for Feeder/Catcher). The Operator performs activities of Feeder/Inspector approximately 2 hours per day.
• Responsible for performing maintenance duties on gluer machinery; greasing, oiling, blowing off machinery, glue pot maintenance, bearing and belt replacement and cleaning parts.
• Able to maintain written and electronic (SAP) records of quality and production and Ignition software.  Operator goes through hourly statistical measurements (carton alignment, edge caliper, opening force, glue length, etc. . . .). 
• Responsible for making labels per customer specs. 

• Ability and Positive attitude to teach and help fellow operators to troubleshoot all problems when called upon to do so.

   

BACKGROUND / EXPERIENCE / SKILLS:

Manufacturing