Company Profile:
Arlon Graphics, LLC is a cast vinyl manufacturing company in the business of creating innovative material for visual expression. Founded in 1958, Arlon Graphics manufactures and markets high-quality pressure-sensitive materials for the fleet, architectural, digital imaging, and signage markets. Through more than 180 distribution partners across the globe, a growing number of strategically-positioned sales offices and warehouses, and customer-centric operations, Arlon is recognized as a global leader in graphic films. Join the Arlon Graphics conversation and follow us at @arlongraphics on Facebook , Instagram , Twitter , and LinkedIn . For more information, visit arlon.com .
Summary/Objective:
Perform duties to set up and operate equipment in the casting department in order to cast films in accordance with customer specifications, product specifications and shop orders.
Roles Responsibilities:

• Operate equipment to cast films as instructed by the lead operator and outlined on shop orders, standard operating procedures, and work instructions.
• Review shop orders and process specifications to determine materials required, quantity and product dimensions, and machine set-up.

General Casting Duties:

• Ability to read shop orders, material part numbers, and weekly product schedule.
• Setup - Align and load materials rolls on unwind shaft and thread material through machine according to SOP (Standard Operation Procedures).
• Setup machine parameters as required (tension, gap, pressure, etc.)
• Set counters and record material used and scrapped.
• Ability to operate the NDC gauging system.
• Monitor the casting line operation for proper coating and film properties
• Perform checks for material defects, make equipment adjustments as necessary to maintain part quality standards, flag and notify Quality Assurance department of questionable material.
• Locate materials using SAP
• Perform transaction using the Arlon Automation System.
• Unload rolls from the machine and move to appropriate staging area.
• Perform QA testing as needed (physical properties, color, gloss, contrast ratio, etc.)
• Ability to make liner and product rewind transfers.
• Perform inventory transaction in SAP and create inventory tags and return excess stock to storage and enter location data into SAP.
• Clean and set-up wet-end equipment (coating head, pump and filters) as needed and monitor and make process/equipment as needed. Identify coating defects and make corrective action to eliminate the defect.
• Operate the wet end control panel.
• Record and input QA data into SAP.
• Follow safety rules and keep work area in a clean and orderly condition.
• Set up mixers, pump, tote, hose, liner and adhesive according to work order requirements.
• Handling Hazardous Waste and procedures.
• Operate Forklift and Safety procedures.
• Operate Hoist and Safety procedures.
• Understand and follow all LOTO and grounding procedures.
• Ability to operate the casting line when the lead is not present.

Requirements
Skills and Experience:

• Must embody the Arlon core values of Teamwork, Excellence, Accountability, Integrity, and Inspiration daily.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Good listening techniques
• Pleasant, positive attitude
• Team player/interact well with others
• Organized
• Time management
• Flexible
• Customer oriented

Minimum Education, Skills, and Experience

• Must embody and act through the Arlon's core values of Teamwork, Excellence, Accountability, Integrity, and Inspiration.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum five (5) years in the Manufacturing industry.
• Minimum one (1) years of lead experience. Preferred but not required.
• Effective communication skills, in the English language (listening, verbal, written, inter-personal).
• Positive attitude, organized, and exhibiting great time management and customer service skills.
• Ability, willingness, and availability to work any day and shift, per business needs.

Pay Transparency
The current pay rate for this position is between $22.00 - $25.00 per hour. Rate of pay will depend on factors such as market conditions and location, job-related knowledge and skills, education, training and experience. If hired, employment will be at will. The Company reserves the right to modify pay, as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program, at any time. EOE
EEO Statement
Arlon is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable laws.