Leggett & Platt

Laminator Operator

Salisbury, NC
Full Time
Experienced
We, at LPFP - Salisbury, a Leggett & Platt company, are seeking a Laminator Operator to join our production team in the Finishing Department.  We have been manufacturing carpet underlay for over 22 years and are considered a full-scale recycler. If you join our team, your work will ensure people across the world have a little more comfort in their lives.
As a Laminator Operator, you will be responsible for operating the laminator in such a way as to continuously provide a smooth flow of material from the Tape Seal to the Wind-up Operator. In conjunction with the actual operation of the equipment, production standards must be used. Your contributions will have a direct impact on the business by enhancing the company’s ability to optimize its production system and meet its long-term objectives. 

So, what will you be doing as a Laminator Operator?
  • The primary task of this job involves maintaining a smooth and continuous flow of rolls through the conversion line.   
  • Feed material into the laminator straight
  • Keep film and netting running continuously and centered.
  • Ensure proper heat settings, Change tape on the heat roller.
  • Maintain adequate speed.
  • Set up net and film based on production requirements.
  • Maintain product width according to requirements.
  • Monitor film and net adhesion, keep tape on the heat roller maintained.
  • Monitor the trimming process to ensure straight cuts.
  • Maintain ETL stamp for each product being produced. Regulate speed of pad depending on flow from the Feed into the wind-up.
  • Keep pad supplied to the Wind-up.
  • Break off pad edge when defect is spotted.
  • Change out film and webbing without incurring downtime.
  • Detect quality issues while inspecting pad.
  • Able to raise laminator roll without damaging pad.
  • Adjust trim blades to run correct widths.
  • Adjust photo eye to keep pad in line with web and laminate.
  • Keep assigned areas clean.
  • Be knowledgeable of areas where HOT temperatures exist.
  • Must be trained in Changing Out Film/Webbing Procedures. Other aspects of this job include: obeying/enforcing all company safety policies, such as wearing safety glasses, ANSI approved side shields for prescription glasses, hearing protection in required areas and no open toe/heel shoes along with all other company policies and procedures listed in the Leggett & Platt Employee Handbook.
Other Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Obey all company safety policies, such as wearing safety glasses, ANSI approved side shields for prescription glasses, hearing protection in required areas and no open toe/heel shoes along with all other company policies and procedures listed in the Leggett & Platt Employee Handbook.
  • Maintain assigned work area in a clean and orderly manner by picking up, sweeping or other methods to clean up trash scrap and place in designated containers for removal.
  • Special attention to company when visitors come through.
  • General housekeeping of the work area is required.
  • Perform in other functions as directed.
  • Management may assign other duties not covered in this job description. All employees are expected to carry out any reasonable assignment such as performing other task in other departments when necessary.
  • Initiate action to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformity related to product, process and/or the system.
  • Identify and/or record any problems relating to the product, process, and the quality system.
  • Initiate, recommend, or provide solutions through designed channels.
  • Verify the implementations of solutions.
  • Understand and identify quality issues and/or concerns.
  • Control further processing, delivery, or installation of nonconforming product until the deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been corrected.
This job is also responsible for reporting to the Production Manager any visual maintenance issues such as:
  • Damages to conveyor, chains, sprockets, belts, and table
  • Any unusual noise coming from equipment.
  • Product of supply variance
To be successful in this role, you’ll need:
  • Must have basic reading, writing, and math skills.
  • Must have good communication skills and be able to work with people from other departments in an office and manufacturing environment.
  • Must be detail-oriented and well organized.
  • Must have good on-time attendance.
  • Must be able to make decisions.
  • Must be self-motivated and be able to motivate others and promote teamwork.
  • Must be able to change from one task to another frequently.
  • Must be able to work well with others.
  • Must adhere to all safety and environmental policies.
  • Must be committed to ISO 9001 and continuous improvement.
  • Ability to lift weights up to 50 pounds.
  • High School diploma or GED
Things we consider a plus:
  • 2 years previous machine experience within a manufacturing facility
What to Do Next
Now that you’ve had a chance to learn more about us, what are you waiting for! Apply today and allow us the opportunity to learn more about you and the value you can bring to our team. Once you apply, be sure to create a profile, and sign up for job alerts, so you can be the first to know when new opportunities become available.

Our Values
Our values speak to our shared beliefs and describe how we approach working together.
  • Put People First reflects our commitment to safety and care of each other, learning and development, and creating an inclusive environment of mutual respect, empathy and belonging.
  • Do the Right Thing focuses us on acting with honesty and integrity, delivering the results the right way, taking pride in our work, and speaking the truth – good or bad.
  • Do Great Work…Together occurs when we engage without hierarchy, collaborate as a team, embrace challenges, and work for the good of all of us.
  • Take Ownership and Raise the Bar demonstrates our responsibility to add value and make a difference, challenge the status quo and biases to make things better, foster innovative and creative solutions to drive impact, and explore new perspectives and embrace change.

Our Commitment to You
We're actively taking steps to make sure our culture is inclusive and that our processes and practices promote equity for all. Leggett & Platt is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veteran status, and more. Join us!

We welcome and encourage applications if you meet the minimum qualifications. Even if you do not meet the preferred qualifications, we’d love the opportunity to consider you.

Equal Employment Opportunity/ Veteran/Disability Employer

For more information about how we handle your personal data in connection with our recruiting processes, please refer to the Recruiting Privacy Notice on the “Privacy Notice” tab located at http://privacy.leggett.com
 
Share

Apply for this position

Required*
Apply with Indeed
We've received your resume. Click here to update it.
Attach resume or Paste resume
Attach resume as .pdf, .doc, .docx, .odt, .txt, or .rtf (limit 5MB) or Paste resume

Paste your resume here or Attach resume file

Human Check*