Assistant Operator-Lamination
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Full timeOn-site
Job description
Key Responsibilities
- Assist the Lamination Operator in machine setup, changeovers, and production runs.
- Prepare and load raw materials such as printed films, adhesives, and cores as per production requirements.
- Support adhesive preparation and handling in accordance with work instructions and safety procedures.
- Monitor material feeding and winding operations to ensure smooth machine performance.
- Help maintain proper web alignment, tension control, and reel handling during production.
- Inspect laminated rolls for visual defects such as wrinkles, bubbles, delamination, contamination, and misalignment.
- Record production data, material consumption, and machine downtime as instructed.
- Assist in maintaining housekeeping standards around the machine and work area.
- Ensure proper identification, labeling, and storage of finished and semi-finished rolls.
- Follow all safety, quality, food safety, and environmental procedures.
- Assist in routine machine cleaning and basic preventive maintenance activities.
- Report machine abnormalities, quality issues, and safety concerns to the Operator or Supervisor immediately.
- Support efforts to minimize waste, improve productivity, and achieve production targets.
Qualifications & Experience
- High School Certificate or equivalent.
- 2–5 years of experience in a flexible packaging manufacturing environment, preferably in lamination.
- Basic knowledge of solvent-based and/or solventless lamination processes is preferred.
- Familiarity with flexible packaging materials such as BOPP, PET, PE, CPP, and Foil is an advantage.