SURTECO, formally known as OMNOVA, specializes in the production and sale of laminates, foils and vinyl-coated fabrics. Our technologies, products and services deliver distinctive performance features, thus helping to support our Customers’ reputations for trusted brands around the globe and in a wide variety of markets.

We are seeking  an individual who is passionate about joining a team in the manufacturing of high quality laminates and films used in a variety of applications including on cabinetry in kitchen and bath applications, countertops and paneling in recreational vehicles and in the enhancement of interior retail spaces.

The Embosser B Operator will perform various duties necessary to assist the embosser operator in processing material through embossing machines to emboss film with a desired finish or to laminate additional layers of film or paper onto the base film. 

 Key Responsibilities:  

• Understand and utilize embosser safety equipment and procedures
• Know and use required personal protective equipment
• Understand RCRA and MSDS/SDS labeling and “Right to Know” requirements. 
• Know all embosser emergency procedures
• Know the location procedure for fire alarms, eyewash station and safety blanket 
• Understand and use procedures for setup, startup, production and shutdown for each material ran on the embosser 
• Know how to safely use all required material handling equipment
• Understand and use procedures for changing and cleaning embossing and rubber rolls as necessary
• Understand all windup panel functions
• Understand all let off control equipment functions
• Know and use all roll-splicing procedures
• Know and use all finished roll handling and packaging procedures
• Train and assist others as needed
• Learn skills, procedures or processes for advancement and improvement
• Work with scheduling and supervision to optimize quality and output
• Maintain a clean, orderly and safe work area
• Perform any additional duties as requested to meet business or production conditions or changes
• Understand the quality system and all quality procedures relevant to this position 
• Observe the sheet and understand the quality defects to look out for
• Document and report all mechanical and electrical problems to maintenance
• Report any and all quality or task difficulties to supervisor or appropriate personnel. 
• Available for OT as needed

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 

• Frequently communicates and exchanges work information with others 
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. 
• Basic computer skills to occasionally produce memorandum and other long documents 
• Occasionally produces memorandum and other long documents 
• Ability to work together as a team in a high-performance work environment to complete the job on time.
• Mechanical aptitude

Experience: 

• 1 year of manufacturing experience preferred 

Physical Requirements:  

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds as needed
• Frequently positions self to use/maintain personal protective equipment
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Comfortable with working in a manufacturing environment alongside machines, equipment, etc.  
• Ability to detect, distinguish, or determine the source of a smell 
• Exposure or works around chemical processing, unregulated temperature, dusty conditions 

Travel Requirements:  

Time spent away from home or typical office location.

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Company Statement:  

SURTECO North America is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to providing equal access to employment. We value diversity and inclusion and encourage all applicants to apply. In addition, the health and safety of those who contribute to business development is a priority. Open dialog with our employees is a matter of course, and the further development of their knowledge is a special concern. We enable them to find the right balance between personal and professional life. 

Disclaimer:

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, success profile characteristics or qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Management retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the Job at any time.