Slit Film Operator

Job Summary:

A Slit Film Operator maintains and operates a film extrusion line to cut continuous lengths of extruded film. The individual strands are threaded through tension bars and feed rollers onto a winder for packaging. Once the packages are full, the Slit Film Operator removes them off the winders and or conveyor belt and loads them on doffing racks.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all aspects of Slit Film production, including: setting up the winder with empty cores, operating the machine, monitoring product for quality and maintaining all equipment in top condition
• Perform necessary pre-operation activities to ensure proper equipment start-up, operation and reduced downtime
• Load empty tubes on to winders or in to tube magazines.
• Thread film material over tension bars, between feed rollers and slitter blades
• Thread slitted material (ends) onto winder for packaging
• Doff finished packages according to specifications to assure the finished product meets all standards
• Inspect and eliminate waste
• Prepare required production paperwork
• Work in a team environment
• Maintain and keep the work area clean and organized
• Report all defects and damages to the supervisor

Performance Expectations (if applicable):

• Manufacturing and/or machine operation experience preferred
• Lifting, reaching, standing, stooping and bending is required throughout the shift
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Must be able to distinguish colors and shades
• Must be able to use scissors and a utility knife
• Must be able to read, write and speak English
• Must be able to perform basic math calculations

Experience/Education Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must be able to read and write and do basic addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication.
• Computer knowledge or data entry skills are a necessary part of the job.

Other Requirements:

• Overtime is required on occasion.
• Must be capable of functioning without direct supervision.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.
• All accidents must be reported immediately.