Finishing Operator (186)

KURZ TRANSFER PRODUCTS; Lexington (NC); On-site; USD 21,593 - 30,754; Full time

Job summary

KURZ TRANSFER PRODUCTS is seeking a Finishing Operator for our Lexington, NC location. This full-time role involves operating a finishing machine to ensure high-quality products are delivered to customers.

Key tasks include setting up machines, inspecting materials, and entering data into SAP. Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED, with manufacturing experience preferred. The role demands physical strength and attention to detail. Join us to contribute to our team and deliver exceptional results!

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Basic and intermediate math skills.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate a finishing machine to inspect and process products.
• Review orders to meet customer specifications.
• Set up machines with the correct settings.
• Enter finishing information accurately into SAP.
• Certify outgoing rolls for quality assurance.

Skills

Effective communication

Math skills

Quality control

Safety compliance

Physical abilities

Mobility

Technical skills

Continuous improvement

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Forklift

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Lexington - Lexington, NC 27295 | Position Type: Full Time | Education Level: High School Diploma/GED | Salary Range: $19.00 Hourly | Travel Percentage: None | Job Shift: 2nd Shift | Job Category: Manufacturing Operation | Shift/Schedule: 2nd Shift 2p - 10pm.

As a Finishing Operator, you'll operate a finishing machine to inspect, spool, slit, rewind, and cut jumbo stock according to customer specifications. Your accuracy and attention to detail are crucial to ensuring customers receive high‑quality products on time.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Reviews orders (color, label, width, length) to meet customer needs.
• Setting up machines with the correct settings and tension for each order.
• Inspecting materials and ensuring proper conversion based on the order.
• Utilize an overhead crane to carefully lift and transport product from designated carts to designated machines.
• Operating finishing machines to precisely spool, slit, rewind, or cut jumbo stock.
• Pooling material from and to designated stock locations.
• Change blades on machines and thread through spooling components.
• Splices product rolls by identifying and removing defective sections with a knife. Ensures a clean splice using tape and rethreads if necessary.
• Reporting any issues with finishing orders to the appropriate supervisors.
• Entering all finishing information accurately into SAP using the correct scrap codes.
• Managing off-cuts efficiently according to company procedures.
• Collaborating with material handlers to minimize downtime.
• Inspecting and certifying all outgoing rolls to guarantee customer satisfaction.
• Utilize forklift as needed depending on location.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities

• Effective communication: Collaborate clearly with team members.
• Math skills: Utilize basic math skills for tasks like interpreting production specifications.
• Quality control: Possess a keen eye for detail.
• Safety compliance: Follow safe knife and blade techniques.
• Physical abilities: Meet the physical demands of the role, including static pull strength of 84 lbs, push 60 lbs, lift 50-100 lbs, and finger dexterity.
• Mobility: The role requires extended periods of sitting and standing. Climbing may be required depending on the machine being used.
• Technical skills: Possess basic computer skills.
• Continuous improvement: Maintain a process optimization mindset.

Experience and Education

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Knowledge on reading tape measure.
• Basic and intermediate math skills.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Forklift is a Plus.
• Familiarity with SAP/Microsoft Office.