Lamination Machine Operator

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

To operate the lamination machine efficiently to produce high-quality laminated products within defined productivity and waste targets. The role also ensures machine upkeep, adherence to safety, quality management systems, and food safety compliance while supporting smooth plant operations through accurate documentation and teamwork.

Key Responsibilities

Machine Operation

• Operate the lamination machine with high efficiency
• Meet production output and process waste targets as per plan

Product Quality

• Ensure laminated output meets job specifications
• Zero tolerance for quality complaints or rejections from QA or customer

Machine Maintenance

• Report malfunctions immediately and coordinate with maintenance team
• Follow routine checks and minor adjustments independently

Safety & Hygiene Compliance

• Follow all personal protective, industrial safety, and hygiene standards
• Adhere to food safety norms and GMP practices during machine operation

Material Reconciliation

• Record input/output usage per shift
• Ensure proper accounting of adhesives, films, and laminate stock

Team Discipline & Coordination

• Comply with HR rules and guidelines (entry/exit, dress code, discipline)
• Maintain respectful and collaborative behavior within the team

Training & Development

• Continuously upgrade machine operating skills through on-job training
• Support the team in learning and process improvements

Interactions

Internal Interactions

• Shift In-Charge – Lamination
• Quality Control and Maintenance Teams
• Raw Material Stores and Warehouse Team

External Interactions

• Not applicable on a routine basis but may occasionally interact with suppliers or technical service personnel as directed

Requirements

Educational Qualifications

• ITI or Diploma in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering

Relevant Experience

• 2 to 6 years of experience operating lamination machines in flexible packaging or printing industry

Technical and Behavioral Competencies

• Good understanding of adhesives, substrate properties, and lamination parameters
• Basic mechanical troubleshooting skills and machine upkeep
• Knowledge of safety standards, hygiene protocols, and quality systems (QMS, GMP, Food Safety)
• Proficiency with basic computer applications (MS Office preferred)
• Clear communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong sense of responsibility, discipline, and team orientation
• Presentable, alert, and willing to learn under guidance of senior operators or supervisors