Laminator Operator Assistant (2nd shift)

Company: TC Transcontinental
Location: Brooklyn
Posted on: May 3, 2025

Job Description:

Laminator Operator Assistant (2nd shift)
$19.90 plus shift differential.

Create value at TC Transcontinental.
At TC Transcontinental, we've got it made, and that's because of the expertise of our team. We are currently looking for a full-time Laminator Assistant Operator. The laminator Assistant Operator is responsible for the interpretation of job instructions to ensure the successful setup and run conditions of the laminating machine to produce multi-ply structures of laminated material. The Laminator Operator sets and adjusts control settings, performs safety checks, and troubleshoots problems during the operation of the laminating equipment. Leads, supports, coaches, and trains assigned crew to ensure safety, efficiency, and quality during all phases of the setup and run processes. Acts as a safety leader and puts safety first in all responsibilities.

We have been driving innovation since 1976. With approximately over 7400 employees, TC Transcontinental is a leader in the packaging and printing industry, as well as the top French-language educational publishing group in North America. It is a company that takes care of its teams and where employees support each other. At TC Transcontinental, we lead the industry by cultivating a sense of belonging for all.

When benefits really help you live better.

• Group insurance (including health, life, disability, dental and travel insurance)
• Paid paternity leave and educational reimbursement.
• Immediately vested 401k with company match
• Supplier discounts on various products
• Regular full-time position
• Participatory management
  When your actions lead to success.
  • Support and contribute to a healthy and safe work environment following all workplace regulations, policies, and initiatives, including reporting all first aid injuries, accidents, and workplace hazards.
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable PPE and Food Safety policies and procedures, wear steel tipped shoes, hearing protection, safety glasses, hairnets, beard nets, safety gloves etc.
  • Maintain a clean and organized work area free from hazards.
  • Prepare for upcoming jobs and perform changeovers together with laminator crew.
  • Along with the assigned team, ensures all required materials, tools, and supplies are staged and ready for production:
  • Organize tasks and crew assignments in performing job setups and changeovers from start to completion, ensuring optimal efficiency and accuracy while minimizing waste (time & material).
    • Identify and understand crew requirements
    • Assemble and maintain doctor blades
    • Start adhesive flow and wash down.
    • Start coating flow and wash down
    • Install and remove Anilox cylinders
    • Care, clean, change, impression sleeves and transfer rollers.
    • Ensure care for machine parts, tools, cleaning and changing of impression sleeves.
    • Load/setup raw material to Laminator to the job specifications.
    • Prepare/dispose of adhesives and solvents per protocol.
    • Track and record material usage.
    • Inspect print quality and report to operator any potential defects.
    • Inspect adhesive and laminate quality and communicate possible problems.
    • Prepare/entry of daily production reports as required.
    • Train, coach, mentor assistants and helpers.
    • Troubleshoot and correct problems affecting machine performance, quality, waste, and throughput.
    • Ensure care and maintenance of equipment and performs assigned preventive maintenance tasks.
    • Participate in Continuous Improvement projects.
    • Perform other related work as required.When your expertise drives us.
      • Reading and writing skills corresponding to the level of High School Diploma or equivalent.
      • Skilled - 3 years previous experience as a Laminator Operator or Assistant producing multi-ply structures of laminated material.
      • Ability to read a ruler.
      • Ability to read and interpret job orders and specifications written in English.
      • Ability to perform calculations involving decimals and fractions.
      • Ability to operate a stopwatch.
      • Ability to use hand tools, such as wrenches, screwdrivers, etc.
      • Customer Oriented
      • Motivated and collaborative within a team environment
      • Must be able to problem solve and communicate effectively
      • Good work ethic; attendance and punctuality
      • Effective communication
      • Shift flexibility and ability to support overtime requirementsCompensation
        The compensation and reference to benefits for this role is listed on this posting in compliance with applicable law. The selected candidate's compensation will be determined based on experience and qualifications. Please note that the compensation and benefits listed below are only applicable to successful candidates who are hired onto local United States payroll.
        
        The anticipated hourly pay range for this position is $19.90 + Shift Differential.
        
        TC Transcontinental offers competitive compensation and benefits programs which includes, but is not limited to, health care coverage, retirement plan, time off and leave programs, training and development opportunities and a range of allowances connected to specific work situations.
        
        When our contribution invents the future.
        A pillar in its various sectors of activity, TC Transcontinental inspires by its desire to create a responsible and united world. Its actions, particularly its commitment to the use of plastic, contribute to the protection of resources and the design of innovative products.
        
        Send us your application. Create something with TC Transcontinental.
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