Manufacturing Associate - Set-Up Operator (3rd shift: 11pm-7am)

Summary
The Set-Up Operator prepares and adjusts downstream production equipment, including shears, roll winders, the Menzel, silicone applicators, Corona treaters, and Maxson sheeters, to work-order specifications. You will set blade widths, sheet lengths, corona settings, belt speed, air pressure, and tension to deliver accurate, consistent product with minimal startup scrap. No minimum experience is required; related manufacturing or machine-operation experience is preferred.
Work Schedule: 11pm-7am
Shift Differential: $1.50
Key Responsibilities
Set and verify Corona treater gaps and wattage to work-order specifications; inspect electrode alignment and treatment consistency; coordinate dyne testing with Quality Control (QC) when required.
Safely change and install Maxson blades; set blade widths and sheet lengths to work-order requirements, and adjust belt speed, air knives, pull-roll air pressure, and tension for accurate cuts and clean stacking.
Prepare equipment for startup; route initial trim and scrap properly, keep startup scrap out of finished pallets, and verify pallets, slip sheets, and labels are staged before full-speed production.
Perform periodic QC checks, identify downstream sheet defects, and make authorized adjustments to limit waste.
Communicate equipment issues, defects, and adjustments to Extruder Operators, QC, and teammates; document key details at shift handoff.
Clean Corona rolls and electrodes using approved procedures; remove polymer buildup, scrap, and debris; keep the work area orderly.
Follow lockout/tagout and blade-handling procedures, use required PPE, and report unsafe conditions and near misses immediately.
Required Qualifications
Mechanical aptitude, strong attention to detail, and clear communication with line operators and QC.
Ability to read work orders, measure accurately, and follow dimensional specifications.
Ability to troubleshoot setup issues related to cut accuracy, web tension, and corona treatment.
Commitment to safe work practices, including handling sharp blades with approved tools.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in manufacturing, machine operation, plastics, extrusion, or converting, especially with Maxson sheeters, Corona treaters, or similar equipment.
Knowledge of sheet handling, static control, and tension systems.

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
No