Casting Lead - Manufacturing (2nd Shift, Temp)

Experience Level: Senior Level | Posted Date: 2025-04-26

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Description

Description

Company Profile:

Arlon Graphics, LLC is a cast vinyl manufacturing company in the business of creating innovative material for visual expression. Founded in 1958, Arlon Graphics manufactures and markets high-quality pressure-sensitive materials for the fleet, architectural, digital imaging, and signage markets. Through more than 180 distribution partners across the globe, a growing number of strategically-positioned sales offices and warehouses, and customer-centric operations, Arlon is recognized as a global leader in graphic films. Join the Arlon Graphics conversation and follow us at @arlongraphics on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. For more information, visit arlon.com.

Why work here:
• Vacation, Sick and Holiday Pay (collectively 26 days/year)
• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, & Vision)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
• Life Insurance
• Career Development Support
• Employee Discount Program
• Annual Bonus Pay potential

Summary/Objective: 

Perform duties to set up and operate equipment in the casting department to cast films in accordance with customer specifications, product specifications and shop orders.

Roles Responsibilities:

• Operate equipment to cast films as outlined on shop orders, standard operating procedures, and work instructions.
• Review shop orders and process specifications to determine materials required, quantity and product dimensions, and machine set-up.

General Casting Duties: 

• Ability to read shop orders, material part numbers, and weekly product schedule. 
• Setup – Align and load materials rolls on unwind shaft and thread material through machine according to SOP (Standard Operation Procedures). 
• Setup machine parameters as required (tension, gap, pressure, etc.) 
• Set counters and record material used and scrapped. 
• Ability to operate the NDC gauging system.
• Monitor the casting line operation for proper coating and film properties
• Perform checks for material defects, make equipment adjustments as necessary to maintain part quality standards, flag and notify Quality Assurance department of questionable material. 
• Locate materials using SAP 
• Unload rolls from the machine and move to appropriate staging area. 
• Perform QA testing as needed (physical properties, color, gloss, contrast ratio, etc.) 
• Ability to make liner and product rewind transfers. 
• Perform inventory transaction in SAP and create inventory tags and return excess stock to storage and enter location data into SAP. 
• Clean and set-up wet-end equipment (coating head, pump, and filters) as needed and monitor and make process/equipment as needed. Identify casting defects and make corrective action to eliminate the defect. 
• Operate the wet end control panel. 
• Record and input QA data into SAP. 
• Follow and address safety rules and keep work area in a clean and orderly condition. 
• Set up mixers, pump, tote, hose, liner, and adhesive according to work order requirements. 
• Handling Hazardous Waste and procedures. 
• Operate Forklift and Safety procedures. 
• Operate Hoist and Safety procedures. 
• Understand and follow all LOTO and grounding procedures.

Requirements

Skills and Experience

• Must embody the Arlon core values of Teamwork, Excellence, Accountability, Integrity and Inspiration on a daily basis. 
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Good listening techniques
• Pleasant, positive attitude
• Team player/interact well with others
• Organized
• Time management
• Flexible
• Customer oriented

Qualification Requirements: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Minimum requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent. 
• Six months of previous manufacturing experience.

Language Skills: Excellent communication skills required. Must have the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with all levels of organization, external suppliers and customers.

Pay Transparency: 

The current pay rate for this position is between $25.00 - $31.00 per hour. Rate of pay will depend on factors such as market conditions and location, job-related knowledge and skills, education, training and experience.  If hired, employment will be at will. The Company reserves the right to modify pay, as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program, at any time. EOE 

EEO Statement

Arlon is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable laws.