Slit Film Operator

Engineered Floors; Bridgeport (AL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Engineered Floors is seeking a Slit Film Operator to maintain and operate a film extrusion line, load winders, thread film, and ensure packages meet specifications. The role requires reading, writing, basic math, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Overtime is required on occasion, and a high school diploma or equivalent is preferred. Experience in manufacturing or machine operation is beneficial; data entry skills and basic computer knowledge are a plus.

Qualifications

• Reading, writing and speaking English is required.
• Ability to perform basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Responsibilities

• Operate the slit film production line and load winders.
• Thread film through tension bars, feed rollers, and slitter blades.
• Inspect product quality and maintain equipment.
• Prepare production paperwork and keep work area clean.
• Report defects to supervisor and work in a team environment.

Skills

Reading & writing English

Basic math calculations

Teamwork

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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.