Slitter Operator

American Packaging Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

American Packaging Corporation in Chili, NY is looking for a Machine Operator to work with printed roll slitting. The role involves setting up machinery, training team members, and ensuring quality checks. The ideal candidate must have a high school diploma and some experience in a similar role. Responsibilities also include preparing production paperwork and adhering to safety procedures. This position may involve manual lifting up to 50 lbs and working in a moderate noise environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and operating instructions.
• Experience in machine maintenance.
• Strong mathematical skills and common sense reasoning.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate on-job training and instruction for team members.
• Set up machine and make adjustments according to job specifications.
• Inspect material for quality during operation.

Skills

Machine operation

Quality inspection

Training

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Lowboy

Measuring tools

Job description

Location

Chili, NY

Summary

Slits printed rolls from the press or extruder to individual rolls as per customer specifications. Material being slit is inspected for quality/defects and finished rolls are palletized for shipment to the customer.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Facilitate on‑job training and instruction for team members on the correct use of tools and equipment to ensure proper safety and operating procedures are followed.
• Read job specifications to determine machine adjustments and material requirements.
• Set up machine.
• Use lowboy to mount full rolls onto machine.
• Observe machine operation to detect material defects or machine malfunction.
• Measure material dimensions to determine accuracy of machine operation.
• Perform minor machine maintenance such as oiling/greasing machines and changing female knives.
• Prepare required paperwork, including daily production reports, SPC charting, roll tickets and inventory tags.
• Complete work orders when necessary.
• Actively participate in safety programs and make safety observations. Follow plant safety rules.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. This position may require manual lifting not to exceed 50 lbs – reference your department‑specific JHA (job hazard analysis) for departmental lifting restrictions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to humid conditions, airborne particles, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

American Packaging Corporation is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. American Packaging Corporation will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. EOE/AA Disability/Veteran.