Slitter Operator (1st Shift)

Tekni-Plex; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Slitter Operator to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for converting master rolls according to production orders and specifications. Your tasks will include preparing materials, operating slitting machines, and ensuring quality standards are met. This position requires attention to detail, adherence to safety protocols, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. If you are looking for a challenging role in a dynamic workplace with opportunities for growth, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision

Health Savings Accounts

Voluntary Insurance (e.g. Critical Illness)

Sign On Bonus (3/6 months)

Shift Differential

Qualifications

• Ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily and follow safety rules.
• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process material in and out of the Slitting Operation.
• Load machines, input data, and maintain safety standards.
• Observe operations and communicate issues timely.

Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents

Mathematical skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)

Common sense reasoning

Ability to follow verbal instructions

Job description

SUMMARY:

The purpose of the Slitter Operator position is to convert in-process or finished master rolls per production order and customer's specifications.

Shift Hours: 2nd/2:45pm - 11:00pm

DESCRIPTION:

A Slitter Operator is responsible for the preparation and processing of material in and out of the Slitting Operation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Follow all plant safety rules and standards.
• Maintain good housekeeping practices.
• Comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Load a machine payoff using an overhead hoist and thread the material through the machine initially by hand and then jogging it through the cutting press.
• Input data into the shop floor PC, check and validate labels are correct from computer on to the corresponding rolls.
• Select, clean, install spacers and knives on shafts.
• Thread sheeting through slitter and verify dimension of slit specifications.
• Secure slit strips on cores, adjust guides and roller tension, thread edge trim to scrap winder and start machine.
• Observe slitting and rewinding operation and examine cut strips for flatness, wrinkles and other defects.
• Communicate scrap, mechanical or quality issues timely.
• Responsible for arranging stacking rolls according to packaging specification.
• Meet standards relating to productivity, quality and scrap daily.
• Fill out and submit required paperwork daily.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

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 will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to print simple sentences and legibly complete reports and time cards.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal instructions.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

• Ability to add and subtract three-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.
• Ability to perform these operations using units of weight measurement, volume, and distance.
• Ability to measure within a 64th of an inch and other measurements in metrics.
• Ability to convert a fraction to a decimal within 64th of an inch.

REASONING ABILITY:

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several 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. While performing the duties of this job:

• The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, push, pull and carry; and hear.
• The employee frequently is required to talk and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee will be frequently working with sharp tools, such as knives and ledgers.
• The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 12 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, 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. While performing the duties of this job:

• The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to humid conditions; heights; fumes or airborne particles; toxic, flammable or caustic chemicals; skin irritants; outside weather conditions; high heat; and risk of static shock.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.
• The employee is regularly required to work with others, but may occasionally work alone.

BENEFITS:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Health Savings Accounts
• Voluntary Insurance (e.g. Critical Illness, etc.)
• Sign On Bonus (3/6 months)
• Shift Differential