Slit Film Operator

Engineered Floors, LLC; Bridgeport (AL, CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Slit Film Operator to manage and operate a film extrusion line. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality of production while maintaining equipment and cleanliness in the workspace. The position requires physical stamina, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment. If you have a passion for manufacturing and are looking for a dynamic role that offers growth opportunities, this is the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Basic math skills required for calculations.

Responsibilities

• Operate the film extrusion line and monitor product quality.
• Maintain equipment and ensure a clean work area.
• Prepare production paperwork and report defects.

Skills

Machine Operation

Quality Control

Basic Math Skills

Teamwork

Color Distinction

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Scissors

Utility Knife

Job description

Job Summary:

A Slit Film Operator maintains and operates a film extrusion line to cut continuous lengths of extruded film. The individual strands are threaded through tension bars and feed rollers onto a winder for packaging. Once the packages are full, the Slit Film Operator removes them off the winders and or conveyor belt and loads them on doffing racks.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all aspects of Slit Film production, including: setting up the winder with empty cores, operating the machine, monitoring product for quality and maintaining all equipment in top condition


• Perform necessary pre-operation activities to ensure proper equipment start-up, operation and reduced downtime


• Load empty tubes on to winders or in to tube magazines.


• Thread film material over tension bars, between feed rollers and slitter blades


• Thread slitted material (ends) onto winder for packaging


• Doff finished packages according to specifications to assure the finished product meets all standards


• Inspect and eliminate waste


• Prepare required production paperwork


• Work in a team environment


• Maintain and keep the work area clean and organized


• Report all defects and damages to the supervisor

Performance Expectations (if applicable):

• Manufacturing and/or machine operation experience preferred


• Lifting, reaching, standing, stooping and bending is required throughout the shift


• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.


• Must be able to distinguish colors and shades


• Must be able to use scissors and a utility knife


• Must be able to read, write and speak English


• Must be able to perform basic math calculations

Experience/Education Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.


• Must be able to read and write and do basic addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication.


• Computer knowledge or data entry skills are a necessary part of the job.

Other Requirements:

• Overtime is required on occasion.


• Must be capable of functioning without direct supervision.


• Perform any other duties as assigned.


• All accidents must be reported immediately.