Slitter Operator - 2nd Shift

About the role

The primary responsibility of this position is to set up and operate slitting machines to cut film to specified widths, lengths, and diameters while meeting or exceeding standards for safety, quality, and productivity.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a clean and orderly work area and warehouse
• Maintains a safe working environment by following all company safety policies and procedures; reports unsafe conditions and incidents while maintaining quality standards
• Follows computer procedures to handle damaged material and quarantine material
• Installs and aligns shear or razor blades for slitting feedstock materials
• Starts machine, adjusts blade and controls using wrenches, rulers, gauges, templates, or other tools, and monitors operation
• Tests and adjusts settings as required to produce according to specification
• Selects, cleans, and installs spacers, lay-on bars, sleeves, and blades to set up the machine in conformance to specifications
• Reads production schedule, customer specifications, and other documents to determine setup or adjustment of equipment
• Threads feedstock from reel through slitter and secures on rewinder
• Observes machine operation and examines rolls for flatness, holes, surface, and other defects
• Measures dimensions of rolls using tape measure, gauge, template, ruler, and square for conformance to specification
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); one to three years of experience preferred
• Ability to work at a fast pace
• Ability to multitask and read production tickets
• Ability to perform math calculations including fractions
• Must be able to read a tape measure, including micrometers
• Must be computer literate
• Must be dedicated to continuous improvement

Training provided on 1st shift.