Slitter Operator - 1st Shift

Transcendia, Inc.; Strongsville (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Transcendia, Inc. in Strongsville, OH is seeking a skilled operator to set up and run slitting machines to cut film to specified widths, lengths, and diameters while meeting safety and quality standards. Training will be on first shift.

This role requires working day shift Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4 PM; the candidate will maintain a clean, safe work area and support production by following schedules and procedures; willingness to work in other departments as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 1–3 years of experience preferred.
• Ability to work at a fast pace.
• Ability to multi task and read production tickets.
• Ability to perform math calculations including fractions.
• Must be able to read tape measure, including micrometers.
• Must be computer literate.
• Must be dedicated to continuous improvement.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds, bend, stretch, or stand for extended periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a clean and orderly work area/warehouse
• Maintains a safe working environment by following all company safety policies and procedures and reports unsafe conditions and incidents, while maintaining quality standards
• Maintains company's quality standards and follows computer procedures to handle damaged material and quarantine material
• Installs and aligns shear or razor blades for slitting feedstock materials
• Starts machine, adjusts blade and controls, using wrenches, rulers, gauges, templates or other tools, and monitors operation
• Tests and adjusts settings as required for producing according to specification
• Selects, cleans, and installs spacers, lay-on bars, sleeves, and blades to set machine up to run in conformance to specifications
• Reads production schedule, customer specification, and other documents to determine set up or adjustment of equipment
• Threads feedstock from reel through slitter and secures on rewinder
• Observes machine operation and examines rolls for flatness, holes, surface and other defects
• Measures dimensions of rolls using tape measure, gauge, template, ruler and square, for conformance to specification
• Must be willing to work in other departments and/or areas and complete miscellaneous duties as assigned

Skills

Fast-paced

Multi-tasking

Math skills

Tape measure

Computer literacy

Continuous improvement

Lifting 50 lbs

Production tickets

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary

The primary responsibility of this position is to set up and operate slitting machines; to cut film to specified widths, lengths and diameters in a way that meets or exceeds standards for safety, quality and productivity. (Training will be on 1st shift)

Must be willing to work day shift: Monday - Friday, 7:30AM to 4PM

Job Duties

• Maintains a clean and orderly work area/warehouse


• Maintains a safe working environment by following all company safety policies and procedures and reports unsafe conditions and incidents, while maintaining quality standards


• Maintains company's quality standards and follows computer procedures to handle damaged material and quarantine material


• Installs and aligns shear or razor blades for slitting feedstock materials


• Starts machine, adjusts blade and controls, using wrenches, rulers, gauges, templates or other tools, and monitors operation


• Tests and adjusts settings as required for producing according to specification


• Selects, cleans, and installs spacers, lay-on bars, sleeves, and blades to set machine up to run in conformance to specifications


• Reads production schedule, customer specification, and other documents to determine set up or adjustment of equipment


• Threads feedstock from reel through slitter and secures on rewinder


• Observes machine operation and examines rolls for flatness, holes, surface and other defects


• Measures dimensions of rolls using tape measure, gauge, template, ruler and square, for conformance to specification


• Must be willing to work in other departments and/or areas and complete miscellaneous duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), one to three years of experience preferred


• Ability to work at a fast pace


• Ability to multi task and read production tickets


• Ability to perform math calculations including fractions


• Must be able to read tape measure, including micrometers


• Must be computer literate


• Must be dedicated to continuous improvement


• Must be able to lift 50 pounds, bend, stretch, or stand for extended periods of time

Transcendia is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all candidates for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.