Prime Coater Operator

Prime Coater Operator

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The Prime Coater Operator is responsible for the safe operation of the roll coater equipment located in the westernmost (prime) coating room. The Prime Coater Operator is responsible for correctly reducing and applying the raw (wet) coating to the strip in accordance with customer and / or paint manufacturers requirement(s). Essential duties & responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

• Responsible for the safe operation of the roll coater in the prime coating room located on the paint line. Operation of the coater is performed in accordance with documented work instructions.
• Responsible for adjustment of the viscosity of the coating to meet the application requirements and those requirements specified on the product data sheet by the coatings supplier.
• Responsible for insuring that the roll coater is set-up correctly (rolls installed, paint pumped into the pans, etc.) and in a timely fashion prior to the start of each new shop order.
• Responsible for monitoring and adjusting the coater equipment (roll speeds, kiss, etc.) as product is processed in order to maintain product quality and ascertain potential non-conformities.
• Responsible for complete clean-up of the roll coater equipment upon completion of a production order, including removal / changing of rolls, recording of paint usage & drum / batch numbers, etc.
• Responsible for inspection of the strip surface and identification of non-conforming surface quality conditions. Notifies the Paint Line Crew and / or Quality Control when non-conforming product conditions are detected.
• Responsible for understanding and complying with the fundamental principles associated with the Quality and Environmental Management System in place at BlueScope.
• Communicates daily with internal personnel from Maintenance, Production and Quality Control in order to help resolve any problems and help achieve company goals.

Environmental Impacts of Prime Coater Operations :

The Prime Coater Operator has the potential to release solvents, paints, waste solvent and waste paint into the environment, which could impact the soil, air and water. A release can occur by spill, open containers, fire and the coater room doors being left open. Surface contamination from spilled paint and / or solvent would be the most common impact while performing the daily operations of the Prime Coater. Caution needs to be taken to prevent spills. When a spill does occur, BlueScope (Spill Response, Log and Report Procedure) must to be followed.

Qualification Requirements :

To perform satisfactorily in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with certain disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and / or Experience :

High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).

Language Skills :

The ability to read and comprehend documents including : safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals and simple correspondence. Also the ability to communicate information (in small group situations) to other employees.

Mathematical Skills :

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as fractions and percentages.

Reasoning Ability :

Ability to apply common sense understanding to perform work instructions that are furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Also, the ability to solve problem's which involve multiple variables in a standard situation.

Other Skills & Abilities :

Incumbent is required to drive a forklift and use power tools. The incumbent should also possess basic computer (data entry) skills and should be capable of recognizing metal defects.

Physical Demands :

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand; sit; bend; stoop; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance. The employee will be required to be capable of lifting a minimum weight of 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close-up and distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Work Environment :

While performing the duties of this job, the employee performs near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and extreme cold or heat. The noise level in the work environment is considered moderate.

Safety Responsibilities :

Before initiating work in the plant, the employee is required to read and understand the position's Job Safety Analysis. Employee must wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment and perform tasks in a manner consistent with BlueScope safety training, the BlueScope Employee Manual and OSHA regulations.

The preceding job responsibilities and tasks were designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by associates in this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job duties and responsibilities required of associates assigned to this job. Associates may be required to perform other duties as assigned. Additional job competencies, individual goals, and performance measurements are set at the department level.

The benefits are just as rewarding as the work at BlueScope. To support our goal, we offer a total compensation plan and an outstanding benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement.

BlueScope is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status, as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.