Shift Winder Operator

Summary

All tasks associated with rewind operations on all re-winders, daily and weekly maintenance, quality, material handling, production paperwork, and waste removal.

Primary Responsibilities

• Analyze work orders for requirements and to determine production activities. Assign activities or tasks to helpers.
• Read job orders, or standard charts to determine product specifications, work holding arrangement, cutting speeds, feed rates, and cutting tools to be used.
• Complete production paperwork noting start and stop times, downtime, raw material information. Paperwork can be done while machine is running.
• Work rolls with sled and pushers to position and secure rolls in chucks. Thread machine with material.
• Start and cycle machine to verify operation specified, move controls to adjust position and movement of tools during machine operation.
• Visually check for correct profile, and check with all crew members for proper product appearance.
• Moves controls, cams, and stops to set rotation speeds and feed rates and to control tool and work piece movement for specified operations.
• Starts machine and moves controls to adjust positions and movements of tools during machine operation.
• Feed products between feed rolls.
• Verifies conformance of material to specifications.
• Decides on station and timing of each operation to assure efficient use of tools and time.
• Computes such data as dimensions, rotation speeds, and feed rates
• Visually inspect material for defects and adjust machine variables as needed. Flag discrepant material.
• Responsible for the quality of the product. Process owner of producing product to customer specifications.
• May perform regular clean-up duties.
• Must adhere to all Safety policy and procedures

Additional Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance on all equipment directly or indirectly related to the cell operation.
• Perform changeovers and start-up operations.
• Participate in idea program, collective system design and production meetings.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Plant crane training and certification.
• Attention to detail in the workplace.
• Able to lift 10 lbs. (routinely) & 75 lbs. occasionally.
• Able to work overtime, before and after shifts and weekends.
• Organized and able to read and follow instructions.
• Rotate and perform all positions and tasks within cell

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance