COATER OPERATOR APPRENTICE

The Coater apprenticeship on the coating line is a two-year program. The coater apprenticeship will be responsible for learning correct procedures for set-up, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting problems on all equipment on the coating line.

Requirements

• Learn the proper use of tools and proper mechanical methods
• Learn the Company's safety rules and participate in safety audits
• Learn and understand Lockout/Tagout points for each machine
• Learn fire protection plan and action (training and supervisory)
• Learn responsibility for assigned maintenance schedule
• Learn responsibility for set up and operation of all welded can line equipment
• Learn work order and production tracking systems
• Display good housekeeping practices - must keep equipment and area clean and orderly
• Report mechanical problems
• Maintain and lubricate equipment
• Make minor mechanical repairs to keep machinery running until full repair can be implemented
• Be receptive to instructions, take notes, ask questions, and be pro-active
• Must be able to use efficiently, micrometer, Vernier, dial indicator, and general tools
• Follow company personnel and product safety requirements including standards such as those from SQF and internal GMP's
• Willing to help wherever needed
• Travel is required as needed for this position
• All other duties as assigned