CALENDER OPERATOR

About the role

Titan International is seeking dependable, safety-focused Manufacturing Operators to support various calendering and processing operations.

Responsibilities

• Operate manufacturing equipment used in fabric, wire, gum, shear, and electron beam processing (EBP) production processes.
• Perform equipment startups, shutdowns, changeovers, setups, and adjustments.
• Operate calenders, wind-up units, slitting equipment, shear cutting units, butt splicers, and related production machinery.
• Load, unload, transport, and stage raw materials and finished goods.
• Maintain production records, inventory transactions, quality documentation, and operational logs.
• Support material handling, trucking, roll changes, liner changes, and packaging activities.
• Provide relief coverage and assist in multiple production areas as needed.
• Troubleshoot minor equipment issues and report safety, quality, or operational concerns.
• Perform housekeeping and all other assigned duties.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to work safely in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Basic computer, communication, and documentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing or machine operator experience.
• Forklift experience or certification.
• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform repetitive tasks throughout the shift.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to safely perform team lifts when required.
• Ability to work around moving machinery and industrial equipment.
• Must wear required PPE at all times.

Training & Certifications

• Forklift certification required or ability to obtain certification.
• Hoist inspection and material handling training.
• Lockout/Tagout and required safety training.
• Cross-training across multiple manufacturing operations.