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The Embosser A Operator will perform various duties necessary to process material through embossing machines to emboss film with a desired finish or to laminate additional layers of film or paper onto the base film.  

Essential Duties and 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 (ie: Cardox system, fires, natural disasters, etc.) 
• Understand and use procedures for setup, startup, production and shutdown for each material ran on the embosser 
• Understand all controls and their function on each embosser 
• Know the various thread patterns for various materials run on the embossers and how to set them up 
• 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 and line control panel functions 
• Understand all let off control equipment functions 
• Know and use all roll-splicing, finished roll handling and packaging procedures 
• Work directly with Color Matcher and Supervisor or appropriate personnel to match embossing and gloss of standard while maintaining all additional necessary QC requirements 
• Work with scheduling and supervision to optimize quality and output 
• Maintain a clean, orderly and safe work area 
• Complete embosser logs, reports, records and all necessary paperwork 
• Document and report all mechanical and electrical problems to maintenance
•  Available to work OT as needed 
• Perform any additional duties as requested to meet business or production conditions or changes 

Qualifications

• High school diploma / GED

Preferred Skills, Ability, Knowledge & Qualifications

• Prefer knowledge of embosser
• Prefer previous Embosser B Operator experience  

Work Environment and Environmental Conditions

• 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  

   Company Statement: 

OMNOVA, A Division of SURTECO 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.