Wet Section Operator - Precoat Metals
Washington, MO 63090
About the Job
Since 1961, Precoat Metals (www.precoat.com) has been setting the standards in the coil coatings industry worldwide. We are committed to this level of quality in both our product line and customer service, and focus our resources on investigating and implementing new coil coating technologies, developing unique coatings, ink and film systems, and designing multifaceted prints while reducing the cycle time to market. We are able to achieve this "culture of excellence" thru the hard work and talent of the people on our team.
Job DescriptionEssential Job Functions:
- Can perform, record and interpret all titrations
- Knows and understands how to transfer titration sheet information
- Ability to control bath temperatures, using temp controller and/or manually
- Ability to conduct a tank transfer to and from holding tanks
- Communicates with the water treatment operator on tank dumps
- Able to transfer chemicals from drums/totes to tanks manually with pump
- Ability to make water and chemical additions to maintain proper concentration and cleanliness
- Comprehends operation of React controller – ex. Decontamination, time feed, counter flow settings
- Effectively uses scrubber brushes by making proper adjustments when needed and should know where reset button is located in case either brush kicks out
- Turn off chemcoater on night strips
- Understands production schedule, steel sheets and paint sheets for proper treatment changes
- Able to control tank/bath levels
- Recycles 1402W and rinse water from chemcoater clean-ups and drains to the tote to be reused
- Comprehends conductivity probe operation & able to troubleshoot a proper problem
- Knows how to charge a new bath
- Knows how to maintain and follow up on the wet section PM log
- Able to change tank/bath screens
- Knows how to adjust and clean spray bars in spray booths
- Adjust squeeze roll pressures
- Understands and knows how Oil Separator is operated and cleaned
- Able to perform treatment Quick Changes in a timely manner
- Capable of performing start-up/shut-down processes of wet section
- Understands basic waste treatment operations
- Understands and is able use Henkel manual
- Knowledge of and capable of performing procedures on chemical and/or bath spills
- Communicates verbally with other departments of the plant concerning plant operations
- Check equipment and fill out daily log sheet
- Calibrate process control equipment as needed
- Understands basic waste treatment operations
- Understands and is able use Henkel manual
- Knowledge of and capable of performing procedures on chemical and/or bath spills
- Communicates verbally with other departments of the plant concerning plant operations
- Check equipment and fill out daily log sheet
- Calibrate process control equipment as needed
- Keep steering unit covers clean
- Take chemical inventory and record chemical and water usage daily
- Clean tanks as required
- Understands basic waste treatment operations
- Maintains clean and organized work area according to 6S standards
Other Duties and Responsibilities:
- Opens containers
- Replaces coating roll bearings
- Performs pretreatment coating roll changes and know the difference in coater rolls and their use
- Participates in squeegee roll and bearing changes, in tank cleaning, spray bar header & nozzle cleaning, and other line upkeep as needed
- Properly labels all wastes.
- Utilizes satellite accumulation area for hazardous waste operations
- Inspects chemcoater rolls for potential damage and/or roll grind pattern
- Actively participates in adhering to plant housekeeping requirements by picking up trash, sweeping work areas, and returning materials and equipment to their proper locations
- Assists maintenance (when specialized maintenance skills are not required) with line repairs and clean up
- Ability to handle totes with a hand truck or forklift
- Knowledge and ability to make quick decisions when supervision is not readily available.
- Work from ladders and platforms at various heights
- Visual acuity to read and record sample information
- Understands and utilizes FIFO procedures in connection with wet section chemicals and other materials
- Adheres to all safety and work rules
- Adheres to job specific SOPs
- Assists and trains new employees
- Maintains regular and on-time attendance
- Reads and comprehends instructions regarding new equipment, equipment changes and/or procedural changes
- Performs miscellaneous assignments as directed
- Use computer to enter and retrieve information
Critical Demands:
- Ability to handle 55-gallon drums with hand-operated drum trucks
- Hand, eye and feet coordination to operate fork trucks
- Squat, kneel or stoop frequently to perform job duties
- Reach or extend forward for long periods of time to perform job duties
- Ability to read and comprehend written materials such as schedules, SOPs, work rules, etc.
- Ability to comprehend and follow oral instructions
- Frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds
- Walk or stand for extended periods of time
- Stamina to work in extreme temperatures
- Ascend and descend stairs to reach work areas
- Dexterity to operate computers in order to enter or retrieve information
- Communicate with other employees verbally or in writing
- Repetitive use of hands to press buttons and operate line controls
- Occasional twisting of the neck and trunk
- Sufficient physical movement in order to safely operate complex, high speed equipment
- Experience and ability to make quick decisions when supervision is not readily available
- High school level reading and writing, visual acuity to read labels, meters, gauges, documents and instructions
- Six months work experience in an industrial or warehouse environment with fork lifts
- Ability to safely operate small manual and electric hand tools
- Available to work up to 12 hours per day on rotating shifts, that could include weekends and holidays
- 6 to 12 months previous experience on a coating line is preferred
Additional Information
We are an equal opportunity employer.
Precoat Metals is a Drug Free Workplace.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Precoat Metals is a Drug Free Workplace