MTIPolyexe - SLITTER OPERATOR

Inteplast Group; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention bonus

Paid apprenticeship

Job summary

Inteplast Group in Kentucky is seeking a Machine Operator to set up and operate extrusion and coating equipment to produce flat films. You will monitor processes, adjust controls, load materials, and ensure quality according to SOPs.

Responsibilities include loading, feeding, and adjusting parameters, maintaining equipment, recording malfunctions, and upholding safety. A background in QA testing is a plus; retention bonus and apprenticeship are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience operating production equipment is preferred.
• Able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Eligible to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, or tend machines such as rewind/slitter to convert flat films.
• Observe machine operations and adjust controls to maintain quality.
• Load materials and set feed rates.
• Follow SOPs and record machine malfunctions.
• Keep machinery and work area clean and organized.
• Ensure film quality meets standards; QA testing in a lab is a plus.

Skills

Operation Monitoring

Equipment Operations

Machine Controls

Problem Solving

Holiday Availability

US Work Eligibility

Measurement Tools

Attendance Reliability

Stress Management

Team Coordination

Job description

Posted Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 5:00 AM

POSITION OBJECTIVE:

Machine Operators are critical members of our team. They set up, operate, and tend machines that extrude and coat flat films from synthetic materials.

In this position you will set up and operate production equipment including blown film extruders, silicone coaters, and slitter/rewinders. You will work both independently and with a team to meet and exceed customers’ specifications and timeframes.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
• Operations -Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
• Controls -The ability to adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to precise positions.
• Ability to Detect Problem -The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
• Able to work holidays.
• Eligible to work in the U.S.
• Be familiar with rulers, scales, gauges, and other measurement tools.
• Problem Solving - Identifying problems and reviewing related information to troubleshoot or to alert supervisor.
• Coordination - The ability of fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
• Ensure consistent, dependable attendance and demonstrate a willingness to accommodate non-standard work hours as necessary.
• Capable of effectively managing job-related stress and fostering productive workplace interactions

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Set up, operate, or tend machines such as rewind/slitter, and auxiliary equipment to convert flat films.
• Observe machine operations, control boards, and gauges to detect malfunctions such as roll quality, silicone continuity and dimensional tolerances. Adjust machine controls, tensions, and operational parameters as necessary.
• Load materials into extruding and coating machines, by proper weighing, and adjust feed mechanisms to set feed rates.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures to determine correct film production parameters and quality specifications. Record details of machine malfunctions.
• Keep machinery and work area clean. Wipe finish rollers with cloths and wash finish trays with solvent when necessary.
• Ensure quality of film and raw materials meets and exceeds customer and company standards with training in a lab as a QA tester.

OTHER INFORMATION:

• After offer is accepted, background check and drug screen are required.
• Retention bonus $1250
• Offers employees a paid apprenticeship

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION:

• Able to stand, bend, squat, lift up to 30-50 pounds.

Inteplast Group is an Aff... All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
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