Laminating Operator (2)

Job Overview

As Lamination Operator you will be responsible for to running the laminator in a safe, efficient and cost effective manner. In this role you will work with a close team of other operators, assistants and service staff to ensure these goals are met.

Your specific requirements of the role are :

To be technically knowledgeable in the complete functions / operations of the Machine/s under your charge. Must have the capabilities of trouble shooting lamination problems. Must have the ability to undertake a complete "make-ready" / set up of the machine involved. Must produce a quality product which meets the Customer requirementsThe understanding of adhesives and solvent.The control of adhesive viscosity and mixingThe understanding of film properties and its behavior in the LaminatorEnsuring correct output and recording of daily recordsTo provide proper "On the Job" Training and guidance for any other co-workers.Assisting in the maintenance of the machines under your charge and reporting all issues.The proper utilization and safe keeping of all tools and machineryThe proper transfer of duties at the time of "Shift Change"The cleanliness of the machine and area The cleaning, washing, storing, and assembly of Laminating Carts , World Mixer, Treater, solvent and adhesive hoses, doctor blade assembly. Operation of machine panel, controls, recorder, viscosity controller, solvent and adhesive line supply, heater, chiller, unwinder, rewinder, and other control/operation panel of the machineAssembly of Doctor Blade, Splash guards, Laminating cylinders, and other parts.The use and upkeep of the curing room, ensuring curing time and loading of rolls are strictly followed.Ensure cleanliness of all machine panels, frame, rollers, dryer hoods, idler roller, floors, ducting /piping, and other parts of machine every shift.The proper segregation and disposal of lamination, liquid, and hazardous wastes.Mixing of adhesives, and coating determination. 

Qualifications and Requirements

Candidate must possess at least Vocational Diploma/Short Course Certificate in any field.At least 2 Year(s) of working experience in the related field is required for this position.With 1-4 Yrs Experienced Employee specialized in Manufacturing/Production Operations or equivalent.Experience in a printing and converting industry is an advantage.Familiar and experience on the Laminating Machines. For dry bond lamination (solvent based and solvent free lamination. Multi pass lamination.Understand the lamination process and the followingWorld mixer operationCoating unit OperatingCoating set-upUnwinder/rewinder OperationProcess settingDryer OperationSolvent and adhesive formulationFilm substrate checking

Amcor at a Glance As one of world’s leading packaging manufacturers, Amcor offers customers the highest quality in innovative and sustainable packaging solutions, and partnerships built on service, reliability and excellence. Our extensive global footprint puts us on our customer’s doorstep wherever they do business so big or small, Amcor can provide leading packaging solutions for any organisation. Amcor offers a broad range of packaging related products and services, including packaging for beverages, food, healthcare, personal and homecare, tobacco, and industrial applications. Headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, Amcor consists of:   Flexible Packaging Amcor is the world’s largest supplier of flexible packaging, with manufacturing sites around the world. Products include packaging for fresh foods such as meat, fish, bread, produce and dairy; processed foods such as confectionery, snack foods, coffee and ready meals; as well as high value-added resin and aluminium based medical applications, hospital supplies, pharmaceuticals, personal & home care products and specialty packaging. Our Flexibles business operates as two independent business units across two regions – Flexibles Europe and America’s and Flexibles Asia Pacific. The Flexibles Europe & America’s business delivers outstanding customer solutions to the food, home & personal care, hospital, medical device, pharmaceutical and industrial markets, as well servicing the wine industry with Stelvin® closures. Our Flexibles Asia Pacific business produces innovative packaging solutions to service customers across food and healthcare markets, including for pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and personal & homecare.   Tobacco and Specialty Packaging Focused exclusively on the tobacco and specialty packaging markets with plants across Europe, the Americas and Asia, our Tobacco and Specialty Packaging business offers customers a diverse production network, along with leading edge research and development services and technology. Rigid Plastics With plants across the Americas, our Rigid Plastics business is the world's largest manufacturer of PET (polyethylene terephthalate) containers, supplying consumer product and FMCG companies, big and small. The range of containers and capabilities includes packaging for hot and cold, and alcoholic beverages, blow moulded and extrusion moulded plastic containers for food, and an array of PET, HDPE and PP containers for pharmaceutical, personal and home care products.