Precision Slitter Operator: Setup & Quality

Inteplast-Group; Morristown (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Inteplast Group in Morristown, TN is seeking a Slitting Operator to ensure production of high-quality rolls in a clean, safe, and efficient environment.

You will verify requirements, read setups, and operate the slitting line with a focus on accuracy, safety, and timely delivery. The role requires attendance, flexibility for non-standard hours, and basic trouble shooting across Versa/Syteline systems.

Qualifications

• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Slitting experience.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Verify customer requirements by reviewing specifications through use of the Exception codes and Pack codes.
• Read all aspects of the set-up order and understand each component.
• Identify Exception codes and Industrial codes to ensure customers receive materials fit for use in their application.
• Make good quality assessments on each roll and grade accordingly using ISO and ROQ standards (hardness, visuals, treatment).
• Work with all computer systems connected with the scope of the machine (Versa and/or Syteline).
• Understand components of the slitter and their purpose (unwind, rewind conveying systems, blade systems, shafts, oscillation and edge guide systems).
• Set up the machine according to the Set-up /customer order manually or automatically using systems.
• Perform basic machine functions (Start, stop, glide/crawl, E-stops).
• Operate the designated crane for the machine and service crane safely.
• Enter data into Versa and/or Syteline and understand roll data, pallet data, and printing set-up data.
• Learn basic troubleshooting and adjust rewind stations to ensure rolls meet standards.
• Work with trim systems including setup and operation.
• Splice according to customer specifications; butt splice.
• Maintain good housekeeping and safe working environment.
• Interact with packers, production supervisor, lead technician, and other slitting technicians as required.
• Coordinate with support units and mech./elect technicians to ensure equipment and product quality meets standards.
• Operate a forklift.
• Assist in any function of the Slitting department as requested by lead operator or supervisor.
• Follow all Safety Rules and corporate initiatives concerning Safety and Housekeeping.

Skills

Communication

Mechanical Aptitude

Slitting Experience

Attendance & Flexibility

Stress Management

Job description

Inteplast Group in Morristown, TN is seeking a Slitting Operator to ensure production of high-quality rolls in a clean, safe, and efficient environment.

You will verify requirements, read setups, and operate the slitting line with a focus on accuracy, safety, and timely delivery. The role requires attendance, flexibility for non-standard hours, and basic trouble shooting across Versa/Syteline systems.