Slitter Machine Operator

Job Summary:

The primary responsibility of this position is to set up and operate slitting machines; to cut film to specified widths, lengths and diameters in a way that meets or exceeds standards for safety, quality and productivity.

Job Duties:

• Maintains a clean and orderly work area/warehouse
• Maintains a safe working environment by following all company safety policies and procedures and reports unsafe conditions and incidents, while maintaining quality standards
• Maintains company's quality standards and 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 for producing according to specification
• Selects, cleans, and installs spacers, lay-on bars, sleeves, and blades to set machine up to run in conformance to specifications
• Reads production schedule, customer specification, and other documents to determine set up 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
• Must be willing to work in other departments and/or areas and complete miscellaneous duties as assigned

Job Qualifications:

• 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 tape measure, including micrometers
• Must be computer literate
• Must be dedicated to continuous improvement
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds, bend, stretch, or stand for extended periods of time