Blender/Press Assistant

Position Summary

Operates blenders and associated blending equipment to provide a sufficient quantity of treated dry flakes to ensure continuous operation of the press line.  Operates paper unwinder

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Operates (in automatic or manual mode if necessary), cleans and inspects for proper operation of equipment, from screens to paper unwinder at forming line.  This includes: Blenders, Screens, Wax Kitchen, Resin Room and Equipment, Flight Conveyors, Formers, Hydraulic and Thermal oil rooms 

• Inspects wax spray nozzles in surface and core blenders for proper operation.  Cleans or replaces stopped or partially clogged nozzles. 

• Checks, cleans, bags, or removes bags from atomizers when necessary. 

• Through Blender Control Data and visual inspection, monitors equipment to assure proper operation and to prevent injury or damage to equipment.  If any equipment deficiencies are noted, notify Maintenance Department and/or Shift Supervisor to correct problems.   

• Maintains safe and clean working environment in work areas  

• Assists the Press Operator by performing such tasks as: 

• • Removing stuck boards from press. 

• • Relieving Press Operator during temporary absences from Control Room and/or Press Area 

• • Assisting Press Operator in downtime circumstances. 

• Prepares to assume press operator relief responsibility by training on press operations. 

• Completes Blender Operation Report sheets. 

• Retrieves usage numbers on all changeovers for press operator. 

• Unloads powdered resin trucks. 

• Hangs resin according to current spec sheet. 

• Operates a variety of heavy mobile equipment such as forklift, front end loader and Tenant sweeper. 

• Achieves work objectives by reading, interpreting, and applying complex written documents such as safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions and standard operating procedures. 

• Performs general physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs, moving whole body and multilimbed coordination 

Specialized/Technical Knowledge or Required Skills