Slitter Operator - 2nd Shift

Tekni-Plex; Clemmons (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Slitter Operator to join its dynamic team. In this hands-on role, you will be responsible for preparing and processing materials, ensuring safety and quality standards are met. Your expertise in manufacturing and ability to communicate effectively will be essential as you operate machinery and troubleshoot issues. This role offers the chance to work in a supportive environment that values safety and efficiency, contributing to the production of vital healthcare and consumer products that make a positive impact on the world. If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing and forklift experience preferred.
• Must be safety conscious and able to lift heavy materials.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process materials in the Slitting Operation.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

Skills

Safety Consciousness

Communication Skills

Ability to Lift 50 lbs

Manufacturing Experience

Forklift Experience

Fluent in English

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

iRen

Ticket Printing

PRM applications

Lotus Notes

Job description

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

• Follow all Tri-Seal plant safety rules and standards.
• 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.
• Selects, cleans, install spacers and knives on shafts.
• Threads sheeting through slitter and verifies dimension of slit specifications.
• Secures slit strips on cores, adjusts guides and roller tension, thread edge trim to scrap winder and start machine.
• Observes slitting and rewinding operation and examines cut strips for flatness, wrinkles and other defects.
• Will observe the machine and is required to communicate scrap, mechanical or quality issues timely.
• Responsible for arranging stacking rolls according to packaging specification.
• Responsible for meeting standards relating to productivity, quality and scrap daily.
• Filling out and submitting required paperwork daily.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Safety conscious
• Comfortable standing for entire shift
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. repetitively
• Previous manufacturing experience preferred
• Previous forklift experience is preferred
• 2 years of experience in manufacturing facility is preferred
• Excellent communication skills for this hands-on role
• Must be fluent read/writing/speak English
• Minimum of a High School Diploma

WORKING CONDITIONS

Tri-Seal commits to making reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities and qualified disabled veterans, unless such accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the conduct of its business.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

List physical demands of the job such as standing for extended periods of time, lifting requirements, repetitive tasks, etc.

The essential duties, physical demands and work environment characteristics described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. If possible, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions where it may not cause undue hardship or safety risks to the company and / or the employee.

TRAINING

Tri-Seal will provide training on topics to help ensure everyone’s safety and effectiveness.

• Successful Completion of IVO certification training. (Industrial Vehicle Operator)
• Successful Completion of JSHA reading. (Job Safety and Health Analysis)
• Successful Completion of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Ability to use mathematical conversion factors to convert various units of measure
• Basic knowledge of iRen, Ticket Printing and PRM applications
• Basic knowledge of Lotus Notes applications
• Knowledge of appropriate web path(s) for assigned machine(s)
• Ability to change and set knives and ledgers
• Knowledge of correct knife and ledger storage
• Ability to set unwind and rewind tensions
• Ability to set eye sensors, splice detectors, and web guides
• Ability to set counter balance
• Ability to set yardage meters
• Working knowledge of hoist operation
• Working knowledge of trim system
• Ability to oil and lube assigned machine(s) as necessary
• Ability to operate re-winders as necessary
• Ability to operate core cutters as necessary
• Thorough knowledge of production orders
• Ability to set up machine based on slitter layout sheet
• Thorough understanding of SSI and sample procedure requirements
• Thorough understanding of "roll process sheet" information
• Thorough understanding of material call-out procedures
• Thorough understanding of material "fit-for-use" criteria
• Ability to identify defective materials
• Thorough knowledge of slitter capabilities and functions
• Thorough knowledge of the proper personal protective equipment (P.P.E.) required for the job
• Thorough knowledge of Tri-Seal Safety & Health Rules
• Thorough knowledge of specific Quality documents
• Thorough knowledge of LOTO procedures
• Thorough knowledge of job specific Work Instructions documents

About the company

A global leader in the Healthcare and Consumer Product markets, Tekni-Plex provides medical device components and a multitude of material science solutions that lead to a healthier and more sustainable world.