Location: Glasgow, Kentucky 
Shift: 2nd

Address: 205 American Avenue, Glasgow, KY 42141

Reports to: Production Supervisor

It is a great time to join our team!

3A Composites is a leading player in segments such as composite panels for high-quality facades and display applications. In the United States, its best-known brands are Alucobond®, Dibond®, Gatorfoam®, Sintra®, and Fome-Cor®.

What we offer:

• Competitive pay + bonus program
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits start on Day 1
• Company-paid Life & Disability Insurance
• An industry-leading 401k contribution up to 7%
• Opportunities for Quarterly Bonuses
• Internal job growth and mobility
• Gym / Fitness Club Reimbursement Program
• Hourly employees are paid weekly
• Discounted medical premiums by participating in 3A’s wellness program

The Role:

Operators are responsible for manufacturing and productions processes and are critical to ensuring the quality of 3A’s products.  Operators must adhere to EHS policies, procedures, and regulations at all times. 

• Demonstrate an ability to effectively troubleshoot  equipment for optimum productivity and quality.
• Operate forklift daily, as needed.
• Communicate with Production Coordinator and Lab Technician daily.
• Perform start-up and shut-down procedures effectively.
• Responsible for paper handling. Responsible for changing and replacing doctor blades.
• Responsible for monitoring the coater making sure glue is in both top and bottom pans.
• Responsible for cleaning at shut down and /or removing excess glue during times of continuous running and preparing before start up.
• Responsible for recording adhesive usage on the Raw Material Usage Log.
• Responsible for maintaining the printer.
• Responsible for Hi-Sil usage.
• Responsible for Black Polymer usage.
• Responsible for assisting in startup with polymer feed, pnuematogen injection ports and bring foam up the line when threading up.
• Must at all times coordinate with the Extruder Operator if there is a need for the Paper Operator to leave the area. One person must at all times be in the paper/extruder area.  All operators are to carry two-way radios at all times.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Exercise good judgment and make independent decisions in order to maintain optimum efficiency, quality and safety levels.
• Perform additional job duties as assigned by supervision.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Ability to read, write, and maintain accurate records.
• Available to work 2nd shift.
• Basic math skills.
• Self-Starter with little supervision.
• Mechanical aptitude – have demonstrated and understanding of machine logic and the ability to troubleshoot equipment successfully.
• Capable of lifting up to 75 lbs.
• Basic computer functions.
• Understanding of lock-out/tag-out procedures: ZES, IES, etc.
• Ability to operate a fork lift in a safe manner.
• Ability to analyze and document SOPs.
• Willingness to approach the work with an emphasis on safety, quality, and teamwork.
• Meet overtime requirements, both scheduled an unscheduled