Waxer Operator -1st/2nd Shift

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 set-up and operation of waxing machine.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for waxing machine operation according to prepared schedule.
• Must maintain accurate job report and sheet count and change type of wax (summer or winter) as instructed by supervisor.
• Must prepare feeder, waxer, and automatic stacker to required sheet size and adjusts heat, air pressure, and spray controls for specified wax application.
• Runs trial sheets before starting operation and spot checks sheets for proper wax application, at all times, with no heavy "spot" deposits or skips.
• Operator must be constantly alert during run, to prevent damage to decoration or sheets. Must pull three (3) sheets per load for inspections per instructions.
• Responsible for placing completed loads from stacker onto conveyor, straps for trucker, and inserting correct load ticket.
• Responsible for checking waxer (spray nozzles, etc.) for fouling conditions (spitting, etc.) and maintains clean feed chains and sprockets.
• Responsible for cleaning as required during run.
• Responsible for proper cleaning of wax unit when required to assure proper operation and prevent hazardous wax build-up which could cause fire, etc.
• Occasionally performs miscellaneous department tasks other than primary functions, when need exists, as determined by supervisor.
• Keeps work area safe, orderly and free of obstruction.
• Position requires pushing, pulling or lifting heavy objects ranging up to approximately 60 lbs.
• Have proper hand tools for minor repairs/setup.
• Must run waxers up to standard operating rates and produce quality product.
• Operators may be responsible for running two waxing lines simultaneously.

EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE:

Position requires one of the following:

• A minimum of one (1) year high school
• GED equivalency
• Three (3) months experience is necessary to develop skills and knowledge to perform proficiently.

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT OR OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Uses wax machine with automatic feeder and sheet stacker, strapping equipment, and miscellaneous small hand tools.
• Use of powered lift truck. Must pass J.L. Clark training.
• Scheduled overtime is required.

RELATIONSHIPS:

• Litho, shear, quality and planning.

SUPERVISES:

None

SUPERVISED BY:

Lithography Manager