Slit Film Operator

Engineered Floors, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Engineered Floors, LLC is seeking a Slit Film Operator to maintain and operate a film extrusion line. This role involves threading film through tension bars and feed rollers, loading winders with cores, and doffing finished packages for packaging.

You will ensure quality, operate the machine efficiently, and maintain clean work areas. The position requires lifting up to 50 lbs, color vision, basic math, and the ability to read/write English.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must be able to read, write and do basic math operations.
• Computer knowledge or data entry skills may be required.

Responsibilities

• Operate slit film production line, thread film through tension bars and rollers, and feed onto winders.
• Perform pre-operation activities to ensure proper startup and minimize downtime.
• Load empty tubes onto winders or into tube magazines.
• Thread film through tension bars and between feed rollers and slitter blades.
• Doff finished packages and prepare for packaging according to specifications.
• Inspect product for quality and report defects to supervisor.
• Maintain clean and organized work area and complete production paperwork.
• Work in a team environment and adhere to safety standards.

Skills

Read/write English

Color vision

Basic math

Teamwork

Safety awareness

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 andor 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

ExperienceEducation 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