Slitter II (B Shift - 12 hr Days)

Shurtape Technologies, LLC; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Shurtape Technologies, LLC in Hickory, NC seeks a Slitter Operator to set up and operate slitter lines, ensuring quality and adherence to safety and work instructions. You will follow shop floor orders to produce consistent slit products and maintain production records.

You will troubleshoot equipment, participate in cost-reduction and quality-improvement initiatives, and train trainees in slitter operation and record keeping. Experience with SAP data entry and reading measurements is a plus.

Qualifications

• Ability to read measurements, gauges, and meters.
• Maintain production records and ensure safety compliance.
• Troubleshoot equipment and participate in cost/quality improvements.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and operates slitter according to established procedures.
• Maintain safety, housekeeping, and preventive maintenance programs.
• Ensure finishing equipment is working, troubleshoot and document results.
• Instruct trainees in all phases of slitter operation and record keeping.
• Read measurements, gauges, and meters; record output on required documents.
• Record results and input data into SAP; perform yardage checks and set counters.
• Participate in S4 continuous improvement projects and apply concepts to work cells.

Skills

Slitter operation

Safety compliance

Quality control

Troubleshooting

Tools

SAP

Job description

Join a Team That Sticks Together!

At Shurtape Technologies, we know how to make things stick. As a leading manufacturer and marketer of adhesive tape, we pride ourselves on creating innovative solutions for a variety of industries.

We have facilities all around the world, including in the U.S., U.K., Germany, Mexico, China, and more.

In addition to our specialty adhesive products, we offer well-known brands like Duck®, FrogTape®, Painter’s Mate®, Shurtape®, T-Rex®, Kip®, and Pro Tapes®.

Why Work with Us?

We encourage curiosity and creativity, working together to solve challenges and innovate. Our commitment to health, safety, and environmental responsibility means we make a positive impact on our communities and the world.

What We Offer

• A company that truly values your contributions
• A place where you can grow, make an impact, and be part of something meaningful
• A focus on excellence and continuous improvement, ensuring we deliver top-quality, reliable solutions to our customers
• An environment where employees are encouraged to bring their best ideas forward and adopt a growth mindset

More Than Just Tapes...

In addition to being obsessed with our customers, Shurtape is committed to being socially and environmentally responsible. We recognize that our actions today affect our world tomorrow, and we are committed to responsible manufacturing processes that protect the communities in which we operate.

We Ask for the Best, and Offer the Best in Return

We are looking for passionate, innovative individuals who thrive in a dynamic environment to join the Shurtape team. If you're looking to be part of a forward-thinking, fast-paced, and supportive team, we'd love to hear from you!

Our tapes may do the sticking, but it's our people who hold it all together.

Summary Of Position

The Slitter Operator sets up and operates a manual slitter and/or automatic slitter and associated packing lines. This position follows safety rules and work instructions while fulfilling shop floor work orders to achieve consistent quality of slit products; maintains production records on simple forms; troubleshooting and problem-solving; and participates in activities designed to improve quality or lower manufacturing costs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Sets up and operates slitter according to established procedures
• Maintain safety, housekeeping, and preventive maintenance programs
• Ensure finishing equipment is working correctly, troubleshoot, perform safety inspects and complete required documentation, perform preventative maintenance on assigned equipment, and initiate work orders for repairs
• Instruct trainees in all phases of slitter operation and record keeping
• Read simple measurements, gauges, and meters
• Record output results on required documents and/or into computer
• Perform yardage checks, record results, and set slitter yardage counter
• Read tags to ensure that proper materials are retrieved/used
• Issue hold tags; send samples to lab
• Ensure correct materials and supplies are retrieved for optimum quality
• Maintain manual and/or electronic production records
• Perform equipment change-over and splices
• Perform data-entry on SAP
• Participate in S4 continuous improvement team meetings and projects
• Apply S4 concepts to work cells
• Communicate any equipment problems and maintenance issues from shift
• Apply all safety rules when entering the manufacturing facility