Precision Slitter Operator — Safety & Quality Focus

STA Coated Technologies; Rogersville (TN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

STA Coated Technologies in Rogersville, TN is seeking a Converting Operator C to efficiently run converting lines, monitor quality, and keep safety a top priority. You will setup equipment, load materials, verify cores and blades, and keep accurate production logs.

This role requires good English, physical stamina, and reliable attendance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Training will be provided, with cross-training across machines and emphasis on reducing scrap and waste.

Qualifications

• Oral and written English language literate.
• Physical requirements include lifting up to 70 pounds and frequent standing.
• Consistent, dependable attendance with willingness for non-standard hours.
• Ability to handle job-related stress and maintain productive interactions.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with other employees to maintain a safe, professional, confidential and productive operation.
• Follow established methods and procedures to set up equipment and material, and process rolls on large slitters to enhance productivity and minimize scrap and re-winds.
• Assure proper material is processed.
• Assure cores are correct size as specified in work order.
• Assure blades are set correctly.
• Web machine and splice as needed.
• Remove flagged or unflagged defective materials from jumbo rolls during processing as required.
• Efficiently use all stub rolls and accurately identify stub rolls prior to return to proper inventory storage.
• Advise Assistant and/or Shift Supervisor/Manager of needed items as required for completion of work order.
• Train assistant in proper procedures and be able to perform all assistant responsibilities if necessary.
• Correctly apply accurate identification labels to all rolls.
• Pack according to customer specifications as noted on work orders (i.e.: proper size skid, skid pack or box).
• Maintain accurate daily data entry slitting logs and other necessary paperwork as required by company policy.
• Notify the Shift Supervisor/Manager and/or Maintenance Engineer of all needed machine repairs.
• Cross train on all machines.
• Keep work area clean with general housekeeping duties that maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Safe lift truck operation and inspection.
• Follow all safety rules (wearing proper hearing and foot protection) and follow company policy conduct rules at all times.
• Perform any other additional duties assigned or as required to maintain a smooth an efficient operation.

Skills

English literacy

Physical stamina

Attendance reliability

Stress management

Safety awareness

Job description

STA Coated Technologies in Rogersville, TN is seeking a Converting Operator C to efficiently run converting lines, monitor quality, and keep safety a top priority. You will setup equipment, load materials, verify cores and blades, and keep accurate production logs.

This role requires good English, physical stamina, and reliable attendance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Training will be provided, with cross-training across machines and emphasis on reducing scrap and waste.