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Lamination Training Technician

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North American Specialty Laminations LLC

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Sparks, Nevada

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Lamination Training Technician is responsible for training operators on machine setup, process control, and quality inspection procedures. They also provide hands-on support on the production line, ensure compliance with safety protocols, and maintain accurate job tracking in the ERP system.

Qualifications

NASL is looking for a Lamination Training Technician to develop and train operators on lamination procedures. Key qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, 1-2 years of machine operation experience, and the ability to travel between locations for training. Strong communication, attention to detail, and mechanical aptitude are also important.

Job Description

Description

NASL is seeking a Lamination Training Technician is responsible for developing and training L1, 2 and 3 Operators in proper procedures and protocols. This role includes the need for machine setup, process control, quality inspection, troubleshooting, and routine maintenance. At this level, the technician is mainly responsible for training new operators to increase staff skills and knowledge and improve consistency of lamination operations. Lamination Training Technician must be able to perform any of the Operator L1 and L2 job duties. Operator L3 provides guidance to the machine team as to what is needed to complete the assigned job. Ability to travel between locations as needed to provide refresher training and train new operators. The base location is flexible as long as they are near one of our Laminations locations (Reno, NV, Roanoke, VA, or Osseo, WI) and they are able to travel.

Responsibilities 

  • Trains, directs and assists the production operation team of their line in the setup, operations, and monitoring lamination machines per job specifications.
  • Responsible for doing classroom and online training with all levels of operators as directed.
  • Operating a line as needed. Assist as a filler in the line when short staffed. 
  • Ensures proper job tracking and logging in ERP. 
  • Work as part of a team to achieve daily goals. 
  • Ensures quality practices by performing in-process inspections for defects (e.g., wrinkles, bubbles, poor adhesion). Teach operators at all levels to recognize and assess all defects. Measure material thickness, alignment, and bond strength using gauges and tools.
  • Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and quality control guidelines.
  • Provide leadership with reports on training results, makes improvements recommendations and assessment on training progress for specific employees. 
  • Assist in training and auditing Lean processes.

Safety & Maintenance

  • Follow and train operators on all safety protocols, including lockout/tagout and PPE use.
  • Keep work area clean and organized (5S standards).
  • Assist with basic maintenance and report equipment issues promptly.
  • Participate in safety training and continuous improvement programs.

Requirements

 Education, Skills & Experience 

  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • 1–2 years of machine operation experience in a manufacturing setting.
  • Experience with lamination or converting equipment is preferred.
  • Must be able to complete and pass NASL training with L3 requirements within expected time guidelines. 
  • Mechanical aptitude and ability to use basic hand tools.
  • Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
  • Ability to read and follow written instructions, work orders, and production schedules.
  • Ability to communicate with the operating team of the specific line they are working on.
  • Ability to share knowledge with others to accomplish training and provide direction to the team.
  • Basic math and measurement skills.· Forklift certification (active and/or company-provided).
  • Ability to travel frequently based on business needs. 
  • Ability to uphold company Core Values of Integrity, Solutions, Service and Quality as part of the NASL Team. 

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North American Specialty Laminations LLC

We are the North American leader in differentiated lamination, fabrication and finishing solutions to the building products industry. As our mission, we are consistently challenging the status quo to develop value-added products and business solutions to meet our customers’ evolving needs. The NASL business model addresses an ever-increasing demand for color in building products. For our key accounts, the market pressures associated with capital investments, labor and transportation are addressed by NASL, recognizing that finishing and lamination are not the core competencies of most building products OEMs. The equipment, and the manufacturing processes are complex and requires floor space and highly skilled labor. Vertically integrating to add the capability would require meaningful investment and be at tension with many of their publicly stated strategic initiatives. These factors coupled with our short runs, quick turn-around for inventory turn efficiencies and plants within <500 miles of each/all “Tier 1” customer locations, streamline the supply chain, delivering needed efficiencies and quality. As a strategic portfolio company of Building Industry Partners, https://www.buildingip.com/ we are aligned in our purpose in building an exceptional and enduring business, that generates world-class investment returns, and contributes to elevating the building industry and its workforce through people-focused investment & business principles.
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