3rd Shift Rewind & Slitter Operator – Paper Converting

Acara Solutions, Inc.; Town of Lancaster (NY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Acara Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Rewind/Slitter Operator for the 3rd shift in the Lancaster/Depew, NY area. The role involves operating and maintaining rewinding machinery to convert large rolls of paper into smaller finished rolls per customer specs.

You will load materials, adjust blades, control tension and speed, and ensure quality and accurate measurements while following safety guidelines. This position is a contract-to-hire opportunity with first-shift training as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 1 year experience in manufacturing, converting, printing, or similar environment preferred.
• At least 1 year recent experience reading job orders, measurements, and specifications.
• At least 1 year experience monitoring and adjusting machine settings using PLC/HMI control systems.

Responsibilities

• Operate rewinding machines to slit, rewind and finish material rolls to specified widths and lengths.
• Set up machines, including loading raw materials, adjusting blades, and configuring tension and speed settings.
• Monitor production to ensure quality standards are met (e.g., alignment, defects, consistency).
• Inspect finished rolls for accuracy, labeling, and packaging requirements.

Skills

Machine operation

PLC/HMI control

Quality control

Reading job orders

Education

High school diploma

Tools

CNC interfaces

Job description

Acara Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Rewind/Slitter Operator for the 3rd shift in the Lancaster/Depew, NY area. The role involves operating and maintaining rewinding machinery to convert large rolls of paper into smaller finished rolls per customer specs.

You will load materials, adjust blades, control tension and speed, and ensure quality and accurate measurements while following safety guidelines. This position is a contract-to-hire opportunity with first-shift training as needed.