Coater operator job description

Major Function and Scope
Perform the setup, control and monitoring of the operation of the UV Coating Line.
Will be responsible for adjusting flow, light, speed, and other adjustments as necessary to the various aspects of the process to achieve production and quality goals.
Monitors and performs quality control tests and uses them as indicators for adjustment to the UV Line process.
Have the knowledge & experience necessary to run the department in the absence of the Superintendent.
Ensure that schedule changes are made in the most efficient manner.
Assist in Quality Control functions.
Maintain applicator roll and equipment for the UV Line.
Must be able to work overtime, weekends, holidays if needed.
Knowledge, Experience, and Competencies
Ability to read and interpret documents such as procedure manuals, safety rules and operating and maintenance instructions.
Excellent communication skills are required.
Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:
Stand walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. handle or feel objects tools, or controls handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and be able to move full barrels using a dolly.
Work near moving mechanical parts.
Is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration.
Work in a normally loud / noisy work environment.
Must be able to wear a respirator if needed.
GED or High Scholl Diploma required
2 years’ experience preferred
Must be able to successfully pass background check

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
All team members must be flexible and willing to undertake a wide range of activities during daily business, including some which may not normally be part of the job description for an equivalent position elsewhere. It is therefore a requirement that the individual filling this position has an aptitude to learn new skills, to think for him/herself, and be able to work in an environment where fixed routines may not be established.
Physical Requirements/Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. This position is occasionally exposed to wet, warm, humid and cold temperatures.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
The employee is frequently required to sit; occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move 50 pounds. Employee must be able to wear respirator for extended periods of time.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

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The Coating Operator is assigned to work on a coating line and may work in one or more workstations including the face unwind, liner unwind, die, main console/winder, quality lab and backup team leader. Individuals in this role may be proficient on more than one coating asset in a given location. Responsibilities may include leading machine set ups and changeovers, problem-solving, coordinating PM's, and making decisions on machine adjustments. This role is on a continuous operations schedule with hours from 6:45pm to 7:00am. Must be willing to work overtime.
Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Activities and duties may vary depending upon site specific needs. Essential functions may include, but are not limited to:

Willing to lead the team and act as a backup Team Leader when Team Leader is absent.

Flexible to work alternate schedules or overtime for training purposes and to provide coverage for the Team Leader during vacations or other absences.

Works effectively with team and management to create a professional and positive work environment. Effectively communicates to team and management.

Ensures compliance with all environmental, health and safety procedures, policies, & practices.

Monitors and adjusts process conditions in order to manufacture a quality product in a safe and efficient manner according to required specifications.

Surface any malfunctions or abnormalities on equipment.

Assist Team Leader in maintaining production records, equipment logs, and product performance documents.

Willing to work on special projects or assignments.

Facilitate employee training and provide training recommendations to the production Team Leader and Manager.

Demonstrates compliance with current quality standard requirements. Works with team to follow Standard Operating Conditions, job specifications, and other related instructions.

Participates in group problem-solving teams and other continuous improvement activities. Supports ELS initiatives to improve manufacturing performance of work cell.

Collaborates with cross-functional teams to manufacture new products.

Identifies and resolves / escalates safety issues. Makes recommendations for safety improvements.

Accountable for performing daily production maintenance according to established guidelines.

Works with maintenance department to minimize unplanned down-time and get machine back up and running.

Other tasks as assigned.

• Wash coating pan as per SOP 6.6.
• Wash feed pump with purified water then with 70% alcohol. Rinse with purified water.
• Start to turn coating pan and blow hot air 60-70E.
• Load pan with 115-125 kg of core tablets.
• Start the feed pump at rate of 80-100 ml/min. with 60 lbs air pressure.
• Start spraying until weight gain of coated tablets is 3 to 4%, or per instructions.
• Turn off the feed pump. Let machine spray for 5 minutes then turn off air.
• Turn off the heaters. Apply 3-4 gm. of Carnuba wax for polishing. Run another 5 minutes.
• Put new liners in boxes. Scoop out product into boxes then tie liners.
• Put boxes on skid. Weigh skid and record on Filmcoating Sheet.
• Clean equipment and utensils, mixer and pump when starting a new batch or as necessary.
• Keep room clean and orderly, and fill out the Room Cleaning Log.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Manufacturing.
• Comply with Current Good Manufacturing Practices, and follow SOPs.
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Job Requirements:

· Attention to detail.

· Bending/ lifting.

· Standing for long periods of time.

· Pushing and pulling.

· Basic math/ writing skills.

Education and Experience:

· High School Diploma or equivalent

· Must be able to lift up to 50 Lbs.

Please apply in person at: 818 Brown street, Salisbury, MD 21804. Ask for Latish.

Company DescriptionTishcon Corp was founded in Westbury, New York in 1976 as a contract manufacturer of bulk products, mostly for mail order marketers and wholesalers. Over the years, the company has expanded to offer a full line of services: from packaging and labeling to new product development. A second location, in Salisbury, Maryland was established in 1984. Tishcon operates facilities in New York and Maryland. Westbury is the home to softgel encapsulation, Research and Development (R&D) laboratories and quality control (QC) testing labs. The Salisbury operation houses encapsulation and tableting operations, as well as all bottling, packaging and distribution.