Slit Film Operator

Engineered Floors; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Engineered Floors seeks a Slit Film Operator to operate a film extrusion line, thread film, winders, and pack finished products. You will perform pre-operation checks, monitor quality, and complete production paperwork in a team setting.

The role requires reading, writing and speaking English, basic math, and ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Overtime may be required; a high school diploma is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must be able to read and write and perform basic math.
• Computer knowledge or data entry skills are a necessary part of the job.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.
• Ability to work in a team and maintain a clean, organized work area.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain a film extrusion line to produce slit film and pack finished products.
• Thread film material over tension bars and rollers; load winders with cores.
• Doff finished packages and ensure product meets standards.
• Prepare production paperwork and report defects to supervisor.
• Work in a team environment and keep area clean; perform pre-operation checks.
• Lift up to 50 lbs and distinguish colors as required; overtime may be required.

Skills

Machine operation

English

Teamwork

Basic math

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Data entry

Scissors

Utility knife

Job description

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

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.

• 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.