Job Details
Job Location
Lancaster - Lancaster, PA
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
High School
Job Shift
2nd Shift
Job Category
Manufacturing
Description
2021 marked J.L. Clark's 117th anniversary, and we continue to leverage our packaging expertise to help customers build brands into household names. While much has changed since 1904, J.L. Clark's dedication to you, the customer, has not. We continue to provide the same outstanding service and quality our customers have come to expect, while maintaining a relentless pursuit of innovation in package design.
J.L. Clark continues to invest in the latest technology. We have added a new 6-color printing press, electric injection molding presses, state-of-the-art vision systems, improved rapid prototyping, and high-speed fabrication capabilities.
Sustainability continues to be a core commitment at J.L. Clark. In 2012, we became the first North American Metal Lithographer to receive SGP (Sustainable Green Printing) Partnership Certification. J.L. Clark has also been recognized as the recipient of the Illinois Governor's Sustainability Award in 2011, 2013, 2014 and 2015.
With the packaging industry continuously evolving to meet both consumer and manufacturing demands, look for J.L. Clark to be on the cutting edge of innovative solutions for the next century.
Position Summary:
Responsible for the preparation and operation of coating machine lines. Must adhere to all quality specifications. Must maintain all associated records. Must possess good color vision. Must understand coating material application. Workstation must be kept clean and orderly at all times to create a safe work environment. Responsible for complying with all safety policies and practices. Always performs duties with the goal of satisfying the customer.
Operates coater making necessary adjustments to ensure product that meets specifications. Responsible for inspecting all work for proper coverage and clean backs. Includes inspection for contaminants, which may be detrimental to the customer's process; oven heats must be accurate for proper curing; readings taken with the spectrophotometer must be documented to verify color.
Washes coater for changeovers and proper Anilox roller maintenance. Assists the oven tender with all wash ups when possible. Sets up coater line for specific material to run according to manufacturer's specs or customer requirements. Adjusts coating roller, which may include installing the proper Anilox roller; the specific application will determine the proper settings to utilize; may require setting the side guides for proper registration for strip or spot coating.
Checks proper sheet passage through coater and into oven and wickets to prevent damage and apply a proper application. Adjusts line speed and oven temperature to manufacturers or customer's specifications. May require setting oven preheat and performing regular coating weight and viscosity measurements. All documentation must be accurate for customer research.
Opens incoming loads and performs an initial inspection of every load before proceeding. Unwrapping load protected with paper and/or metal shrouds. Inspect for proper metal dimensions, surface condition, proper work order number and stores code before conveying load into the feeder for decoration.
High School diploma or GED required. Competitive salary and benefits.