Night Shift Slitter Operator: Precision & Quality

Bradley Personnel, Inc.; Greer (SC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Bradley Personnel, Inc. is hiring a Slitter Operator for the 2nd shift (6:00 p.m.–6:00 a.m.) in the Greer, SC area. The role involves safely setting up and operating slitting equipment, monitoring production, and performing quality checks to meet customer specifications.

The position requires reading work orders, basic drawings, and the use of measuring devices. Preferred candidates have manufacturing experience, attention to safety, and reliable attendance for a 12-hour overnight schedule.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous manufacturing, machine-operation, converting, or slitting experience preferred.
• Ability to read work orders, basic drawings, labels, and written instructions.
• Ability to use measuring devices (tape measure, caliper, micrometer, etc.).
• Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to identify quality defects and follow standardized procedures.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and communicate effectively with coworkers and supervisors.
• Reliable attendance and ability to work the 12-hour overnight schedule, including overtime, weekends or holidays when required.
• Forklift or overhead-crane experience is preferred; certification may be provided or required.

Responsibilities

• Follow all company safety procedures, machine guarding requirements, lockout/tagout practices, and required PPE standards.
• Review work orders, production schedules, material specifications, and setup instructions before starting each job.
• Set up slitter knives, spacers, cores, shafts, tension controls, guides, and related components as required.
• Load and unload rolls using approved material-handling equipment and verify material, width, gauge, and quantity.
• Operate slitting equipment and adjust speed, tension, alignment, and knife position to maintain quality and productivity.
• Inspect finished rolls for width, edge quality, winding, appearance, labeling, and other specified requirements.
• Record inspection results, production counts, scrap, downtime, and material usage.
• Identify defects or equipment issues and notify supervisor or maintenance as needed.
• Package, label, and stage finished material according to customer and internal requirements.
• Perform routine equipment checks, basic preventive maintenance, blade changes, and cleaning as assigned.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area and follow housekeeping standards.
• Communicate job status, quality concerns, and equipment conditions during shift handoffs.
• Participate in training, continuous-improvement activities, and other production duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading work orders

Quality awareness

Attention to safety

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Adaptability

Attendance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Tape measure

Ruler

Caliper

Micrometer

Job description

Bradley Personnel, Inc. is hiring a Slitter Operator for the 2nd shift (6:00 p.m.–6:00 a.m.) in the Greer, SC area. The role involves safely setting up and operating slitting equipment, monitoring production, and performing quality checks to meet customer specifications.

The position requires reading work orders, basic drawings, and the use of measuring devices. Preferred candidates have manufacturing experience, attention to safety, and reliable attendance for a 12-hour overnight schedule.