Backing Latex Application Operator

**PURPOSE**

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & OUTPUTS

**Complete checks at Campen Foam Generator**
- Check that the isolating switch is on.
- Top up the lubricating soap reservoir if necessary (Campen Lubrication)
- Check that the ball in the cooling water view port is moving, viz. that there is flow of the cooling water.
- Check that there is 6- 8 bar pressure supply of air to the Campen.

**Set Pre-Coat Latex Application Settings**
- Proceed to the main menu and enter the relevant data for the range of carpet to be backed (refer to Pre-Coat Application Data Sheet) viz.
- The mixer output (g/m²)
- The required foam weight (g/l)
- The run speed (m/min)
- The carpet width is always set (mm)
- The two mixer head speeds are:

- Head 1: 140 - 160 rev / min.
- Head 2: 140- 160 rev/min.

**Start Latex Application**
- The Foam Operator must:

- Check that the Campen mixer is on manual (Toggle F1).
- Start up the Campen pump by toggling F10 to on.
- Start up the mixing heads by toggling F3 and F11 to on and check that speeds are in the given range (2 above).
- Switch the Campen into automatic mode by toggling F1.
- Do a litre lot check of the foam to check that it is to specification as given in the Pre-Coat Latex Application Data Sheet. Confirm that your determination compares with the computer calculated value. (This check should be done on every range of carpet that is backed)
- Visually assess the foam for an even consistency and visually monitor it continuously.

**Shut down of Campen Foam Generator**
- The Foam Operator
- Toggles F1 to manual.
- Toggles F10 (Campen pump) to off.
- Toggles F3 and F11 (Mixing heads) to off.
- Scrapes Latex off carpet into collection trough.
- **Clean Out of Campen Foam Generator**
- On shutting down for the weekend the Foam Operator must:
- In an empty Pre-Coat Latex tank mix up 10 Kg Soap: 300Kg Water.
- Connect this soap solution supply to the Campen Foam Generator.
- Flush out solution through the Campen, starting the Campen as per (3) but flushing the solution to waste in the drain, run the mixing heads at 150 - 200 rev/min. ** Procedure for Style Changes**
- Foam operator is notified by sewer of new style coming through.
- Foam Operator will adjust Doctor Roller to required height.
- Adjust Campen foamer to required output and foam weight.
- Check if style is to be Topical Coated if so; adjust Topical applicator according to Topical work instructions.

**REQUIREMENTS**
- At least one year Machine Operator experience.
- Ability to work Shifts (12 Hours)
- Latex Application experience is advantageous.

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Grade 12 /Matric with a pass in Maths/Maths Lit and English.
- CTFL Learnership is essential.

**COMPETENCIES: INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTOR LEVEL**
- **Valuing Differences** - Working effectively with individuals of diverse cultures, interpersonal styles, abilities, motivations, or backgrounds; seeks out and uses unique abilities, insights, and ideas from diverse individuals.
- **Work standards** - Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.
- **Earning Trust** - Gaining others’ confidence by acting with integrity and following through on commitments while disclosing own positions; treating others and their ideas with respect and supporting them in the face of challenges.
- **Initiating Action** - Taking prompt action to accomplish work goals; taking action to achieve results beyond what is required; being proactive.
- **Customer Orientation** - Placing a high priority on the internal or external customer’s perspective when making decisions and acting; implementing service practices that meet the customers’ and own organization’s needs.
- **Quality Orientation** - Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how detailed; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks; being watchful over a period.
- **Safety Focus** - Identifying and improving conditions that affect own and others’ safety, upholding safety standards.
- **Planning and Organising** - Establishing an action plan for self and others to complete work efficiently and on time by setting priorities, establishing timelines, and leveraging resources.
- **Influencing** - Using effective involvement and persuasion strategies to gain acceptance of ideas and commitment to actions that support specific work outcomes.
- **Technology Savvy** - Leveraging one’s practical knowledge and understanding of recent technology tools, solutions, and trends to improve work results, solve work problems, and take advantage of new business opportunities.

**EXPECTATIONS**

To be successful in this role you will need to be able to:

- Be at work at least 5 minutes before start of shift for shift change over.
- Be accountable for your work.
- Be open to sharing ideas with the team for i