Slitter Operator

Dewan Consultants; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Dewan Consultants in Saudi Arabia seeks an experienced Slitter Operator with a strong background in Flexible Packaging to support production runs.

You will set up, operate, and maintain slitting machines, manage jumbo rolls, monitor tension and blade settings, and ensure quality with minimal waste.

This hands-on role requires 5+ years in slitting operations within Flexible Packaging and a commitment to safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Slitter Operator.
• Experience in the Flexible Packaging industry.
• Experience handling plastic films, paper, and jumbo rolls.
• Good knowledge of slitting machine operations, tension control, and blade settings.
• Ability to identify quality defects and troubleshoot basic machine issues.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and maintain slitting machines for production runs.
• Handle jumbo rolls of plastic film/paper and ensure accurate alignment.
• Adjust tension, blade position, and machine parameters as per job specifications.
• Monitor production to ensure precise slitting and minimize material wastage.
• Inspect finished rolls for width, edge alignment, slitting accuracy, and surface defects.
• Conduct pre-operation machine inspections and safety checks.
• Report machine breakdowns, maintenance requirements, and quality issues.
• Maintain production records, downtime reports, and material usage logs.
• Ensure proper housekeeping and cleanliness of the machine and work area.
• Follow company safety procedures, SOPs, and quality standards.

Skills

Slitter operations

Tension control

Blade settings

Quality defect identification

Troubleshooting

Job description

We are looking for experienced Slitter Operators with a strong background in the Flexible Packaging industry for our client in Saudi Arabia.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and maintain slitting machines for production runs.
• Handle jumbo rolls of plastic film/paper and ensure accurate alignment.
• Adjust tension, blade position, and machine parameters as per job specifications.
• Monitor production to ensure precise slitting and minimize material wastage.
• Inspect finished rolls for width, edge alignment, slitting accuracy, and surface defects.
• Conduct pre-operation machine inspections and safety checks.
• Report machine breakdowns, maintenance requirements, and quality issues.
• Maintain production records, downtime reports, and material usage logs.
• Ensure proper housekeeping and cleanliness of the machine and work area.
• Follow company safety procedures, SOPs, and quality standards.

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Slitter Operator.
• Mandatory experience in the Flexible Packaging industry.
• Experience handling plastic films, paper, and jumbo rolls.
• Good knowledge of slitting machine operations, tension control, and blade settings.
• Ability to identify quality defects and troubleshoot basic machine issues.

Salary & Benefits

• Total Salary: SAR 2,650 per month
• Basic Salary: SAR 1,000
• Allowance: SAR 877
• Overtime: SAR 773 (3 hours per working day)