The Dryer Operator plays a major role in the final finishing stage of production of Press fabrics for use in the pulp and paper industry. Over time the incumbent is trained in a variety of distinct tasks each associated with the classification of a Finishing Operator.
Qualifications
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
· Demonstrate the ability to assist in loading & unloading fabrics with a weight range of 40 –600 kilos at the Dryers & other finishing equipment
· Read and comprehend sales orders and manufacturing instructions
· Computer knowledge
· Must be able to safely operate all equipment in the Finishing department, including but not limited to dryers, perches and blue line after training.
· Operate Forklift
· Able to load/unload heavy fabrics when necessary
· Must be cautious, quality minded, and able to recognize problems immediately
· Perform other duties as required by supervision.
· Cross-train to other processes
· Maintains work area/environment
· Reads, understands and is committed to conducting business in accordance to Albany International’s Business Ethics Policy. All business of the company should, at all times, be conducted ethically, fairly, honestly and with integrity.
REQUIREMENTS
Required Skills:
· Manual skills
· Basic computer skills
· Ability to work as a Team
· Safety conscious
· Quality oriented
Preferred Experience:
· One year work experience (Manufacturing)
Education Requirements:
High School Diploma¬ College diplomar Bachelor Degreer Masters degreer
Field of Study:
Albany International is a global advanced textiles and materials processing company with two core businesses.
Machine Clothing (MC) is the world’s leading producer of custom-designed fabrics and belts essential to production in the paper, nonwovens, and other process industries. MC has a global market share of approximately 30%, compared to 15% estimated share for the next largest competitor.
Albany Engineered Composites (AEC ) is a rapidly growing supplier of highly engineered composite parts for the aerospace Industry. AEC is the sole supplier of fan blades, fan cases and other advanced composite components for the CFM LEAP engine; current estimates for annual LEAP production rates are approximately 1600 engines by the end of the decade, for which AEC will deliver approximately 100,000 parts per year.
Albany International is headquartered in Rochester, New Hampshire, and operates 22 plants in 10 countries, employs 4,400 people worldwide, and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (Symbol AIN).
Additional information about the Company and its products and services can be found at www.albint.com.
