Converting Equipment Operator

Accelera; Livingston (NJ); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,168,000; Full time

Job summary

Accelera in Livingston, NJ, seeks a Converting Machine Operator to transform raw materials into precise, high-quality finished rolls. You will set up and adjust converting equipment, ensuring adherence to exact dimensions and safe handling of heavy rolls.

Responsibilities include configuring machinery, performing quality inspections, and maintaining thorough production logs to support inventory accuracy and quality control.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing, factory, or machine-operating environment.
• Proficiency with precision measuring tools, especially tape measures.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve minor equipment issues.
• Capacity to stand for extended shifts and perform manual tasks safely.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow technical instructions.

Responsibilities

• Configure and calibrate slitting andrewinding equipment to meet production requirements for tension, speed, and blade alignment.
• Load and unload heavy material rolls using mechanical assistance tools for safe handling.
• Conduct quality inspections to ensure strict dimensional standards throughout production.
• Perform routine mechanical troubleshooting and minor adjustments to maintain uptime.
• Interpret work orders to ensure accurate material processing and consistent output quality.
• Maintain production documentation and logs to support inventory and quality tracking.
• Follow operational protocols and maintenance guidelines to uphold workplace safety.

Skills

Manufacturing

Measuring tools

Mechanical aptitude

Safety compliance

Detail orientation

Job description

As a Converting Machine Operator, you will play a vital role in our production process by transforming raw materials into precise, high-quality finished rolls. You will leverage your mechanical aptitude to manage equipment setups and ensure that every product meets exact dimensional specifications, directly impacting our operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.

About the Role

As a Converting Machine Operator, you will play a vital role in our production process by transforming raw materials into precise, high-quality finished rolls. You will leverage your mechanical aptitude to manage equipment setups and ensure that every product meets exact dimensional specifications, directly impacting our operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Configure and calibrate slitting and rewinding equipment to meet specific production requirements for tension, speed, and blade alignment.
• Execute the loading and unloading of heavy material rolls, utilizing mechanical assistance tools to ensure safe and efficient handling.
• Conduct rigorous quality inspections throughout the production run to identify defects and ensure adherence to strict dimensional standards.
• Perform routine mechanical troubleshooting and minor adjustments to maintain optimal machine uptime and performance.
• Interpret complex work orders to ensure accurate material processing and consistent output quality.
• Maintain precise production documentation and logs to support inventory and quality tracking initiatives.
• Uphold a high standard of workplace safety and cleanliness by strictly following operational protocols and maintenance guidelines.

Required Skills

• Proven experience in a manufacturing, factory, or machine-operating environment.
• Demonstrated proficiency in using precision measuring tools, specifically tape measures.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to diagnose and resolve minor equipment issues.
• Capacity to stand for extended shifts and perform manual tasks safely.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow technical instructions.

Preferred Skills

• Prior hands‑on experience operating slitting, rewinding, or similar converting machinery.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.
• Strong collaborative skills for working effectively within a production team.