Slitting Department Operator

The Slitting Department Operator will sets up, operate, and maintain slitting machines to precisely cut large rolls of plastic.

Slitting Department Operator Key Responsibilities:

• Safely operate slitting equipment, load raw material, thread material through the machine, and adjust settings (knives, tension, speed) per work orders.
• Perform visual inspections, use measuring tools (calipers, micrometers) to ensure precise slit width and edge quality, check for defects, and package finished goods according to specifications.
• Interpret work orders, set up knives, configure machine parameters, and troubleshoot issues like wrinkles or incorrect tension.
• Move and change heavy parent rolls and finished slit rolls, using forklifts and cranes
• Accurately complete production paperwork, log data, and scan materials into production systems.

Slitting Department Operator Essential Skills & Requirements:

• Ability to stand for long periods, lift heavy objects (50+ lbs), and perform repetitive motions.
• Prior experience in a production environment is ideal.
  
  6 am - 2 pm shift