Slitter Operator - 2nd Shift

Transcendia, Inc.; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Transcendia, Inc. is seeking a reliable Slitting Operator to set up and operate slitting machines, cutting film to precise widths, lengths and diameters. Training on the 1st shift will be provided.

The role requires reading production tickets, performing precise measurements with tape measures and micrometers, and maintaining a clean, safe work area while adhering to quality standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 1–3 years 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 read tape measure, including micrometers.
• Must be computer literate.
• Must be dedicated to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and operates slitting machines to cut film to specified widths, lengths and diameters.
• Installs and aligns shear or razor blades for slitting feedstock materials.
• Starts machine, adjusts blade and controls, monitors operation.
• Tests and adjusts settings to meet specifications.
• Reads production schedule and customer specifications to set up equipment.
• Observes machine operation and inspects rolls for defects; measures dimensions for conformance.
• Maintains clean and safe work area and follows safety policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading tape measure

Math calculations

Fast-paced

Multitasking

Safety-focused

Continuous improvement

Computer literacy

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 on 1st shift

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
• Other 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