Slitter Operator - 3rd Shift

Responsibilities

• Comply with all company and safety policies and procedures
• Attains and maintains all defined job objectives related to the planning and execution of all jobs and quick changes
• Cook with supervisor to maximize the quality and efficiency of make ready, runs, maintenance and general work
• Gather and stage all job components prior to the job coming to the slitter
• Review job bag and understand work instructions for changes, special instructions, and any other pertinent information
• Set up and verify correct unwind position, size/height/width, specified footage, label amount and/or diameter during make ready
• Evaluate and adjust the machine to achieve size and good alignment to rolls
• Monitor/detect irregular cutting and/or winding, maintain proper tension and maintain the integrity of the finished roll
• Monitor upkeep, change shear and razor blades
• Identify and remove defects on printed rolls
• Splice cut ends per customer specs
• Complete core roll tags per customer specs and identification of partial rolls
• Pack per job specifications
• Complete daily/weekend shutdown
• Comply with quality assurance specifications of the customer and MCC
• May be required to complete quality assurance sheet and associated documentation
• Complete rework as needed
• Responsible for cleanliness of machinery and organization of the workspace
• Responsible for working overtime when needed and as assigned
• Related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Knowledge of Slitter machines preferred
• Previous machine operator experience
• Problem solver
• Ability to communicate and interact well with others (verbally and written form); seen as a team player
• Ability to read and understand a job ticket
• Ability to read a ruler and understand measurements (able to pass a ruler test)
• Ability correctable to 20/20 (able to pass an eye test)
• Ability to differentiate colors (able to pass a color test)
• Ability to input data in the computer
• Ability to work in a team environment with a high sense of urgency for on-time completion of assigned activities
• Self-motivated with the ability to stay focused and follow instructions
• Ability to stand and move around Flexo Finishing area for long periods of time
• The physical demands require standing, using hands to feel and touch; reach with arms and hands; talk and hear. This position requires frequent walking.
• Occasionally employee is required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Must be able to regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds