Slitter II (D Shift 7pm - 7am)

About Us

At Shurtape Technologies, we specialize in manufacturing and marketing adhesive tape, delivering innovative solutions across various industries. With facilities worldwide, including in the U.S., U.K., Germany, Mexico, and China, we produce well-known brands like Duck®, FrogTape®, Painter’s Mate®, Shurtape®, T-Rex®, Kip®, and Pro Tapes®.

We foster a culture of curiosity and creativity, working collaboratively to solve challenges and drive innovation. Our commitment to health, safety, and environmental responsibility ensures a positive impact on our communities and the world. We value excellence, continuous improvement, and a growth mindset, offering a dynamic environment where employees can grow and make a meaningful impact.

Beyond our products, Shurtape is dedicated to social and environmental responsibility, implementing sustainable manufacturing processes to protect the communities we operate in.

About the Role

The Slitter Operator sets up and operates manual and/or automatic slitters and associated packing lines. This role involves adhering to safety rules and work instructions while fulfilling shop floor work orders to ensure consistent quality of slit products. Responsibilities include maintaining production records, troubleshooting, problem-solving, and participating in initiatives to improve quality or reduce manufacturing costs.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate slitter according to established procedures.
• Maintain safety, housekeeping, and preventive maintenance programs.
• Ensure finishing equipment is working correctly; troubleshoot, perform safety inspections, complete required documentation, and initiate work orders for repairs.
• Perform preventive maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Instruct trainees in all phases of slitter operation and record-keeping.
• Read simple measurements, gauges, and meters.
• Record output results on required documents and/or into a computer.
• Perform yardage checks, record results, and set slitter yardage counter.
• Read tags to ensure proper materials are retrieved and used.
• Issue hold tags and send samples to the lab.
• Ensure correct materials and supplies are retrieved for optimum quality.
• Maintain manual and/or electronic production records.
• Perform equipment change-over and splices.
• Perform data-entry on SAP.
• Participate in S4 continuous improvement team meetings and projects.
• Apply S4 concepts to work cells.
• Communicate equipment problems and maintenance issues from shift.
• Apply all safety rules when entering the manufacturing facility.