Job Description
Please Note- 2nd Shift (nights) 5pm-5am
Purpose:
The Wet End Operator has two main job functions: Mat Operator – ensures fiberglass rovings are continuously supplied to the line and monitors the doctor bar puddle, and Impregnator – controls the squeeze roll to maintain the puddle and the panel thickness.
Qualifications:
- Internal certification in the operation of the Polymerization Room
- Internal certification in safe use of forklifts
- Internal certification in safe use of overhead cranes
- Internal certification in use of trash compactor
- Ability to use utility knife and common hand tools safely
- Ability to read tape measure with decimal and fraction scale
- Able to use line equipment control
- Ability to work safely around chemicals, fiberglass, catalyzed resin, and solvents
- Understand RCRA and hazardous waste regulations
- Able to use basic math skills
Primary Functions:
- Control the squeeze roll to maintain the weight and thickness of the panel
- Monitor the puddle at the doctor bar and address any upset conditions
- Monitor the puddle at the squeeze roll and ensure no knots or foreign objects go under the squeeze roll and risk breaking the line
- Change out the filter bag periodically as needed
- Change out and clean the fingers at the squeeze roll as needed
- Ensure rovings are constantly supplied in the right quantity to the long knife cutters
- General housekeeping of work area including the Raw Material Warehouse, the production lines, and the Polymerization Room
- Assist with startups, shutdowns and changeovers as directed by the Wet End Lead or Supervisor
- Sweep the floor in the back room and center aisle when time permits
- Assist the Wet End Utility Operator in monitoring and hanging woven and veil rolls
- Provide support on the line wherever needed when issues arise as directed by the Wet End Lead or Supervisor