Slitter Operator - 2nd Shift

Pratt Industries; Rockwall (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) w/ matching

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Pratt Industries in Rockwall, TX seeks a Slitter Operator to manage setup, operation, and cleanup of the slitter line. You will monitor quality, adjust parameters, and work to improve efficiency while adhering to safety and housekeeping standards.

This full-time role includes a comprehensive benefits package with 401(k), health/dental/vision, life and disability insurance, HSAs and FSAs.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Able to read and follow instructions on factory masters.
• Able to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy.
• Able to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, measurement, volume and rate.
• Able to apply concepts of high school math.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or graphic form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving one or more concrete variables in standardized situations.
• The individual must have a working knowledge of equipment design and capabilities that can be translated into efficient operation.

Responsibilities

• Enter information into computers to set machine for order changes, scores, speed, stack height, sheet count, and number of outs.
• Verify accuracy of information in computer.
• Execute order changes.
• Cross check board being produced with the corrugator dry end lineup or order scheduling computer display to ensure it is the proper board test, size, scores are properly positioned and have the correct depth, color, and coating.
• Visually observe and physically check board for quality, including but not limited to the following: cracked scores, cut liner or medium, loose edges or liner, oil, blisters, wrinkles, wash board, warp, clean slits, proper score depth, and appearance.
• Perform soak tests as needed.
• Set slitter to bring up the next run as necessary to avoid overruns or underruns.
• Set-up tear-tape machine and preprint as needed.
• Communicate messages to the wet end regarding necessary adjustments.
• Clear jams safely and assist in correcting other problems.
• Turn in maintenance work orders to supervision for needed repairs. Be proactive in the maintenance of equipment.
• Adheres to production schedule.
• Makes recommendations for optimizing the schedule to meet cost, quality and service goals.
• Reports any unusual scheduling issues to Supervisor.
• Assist in the training of dry end personnel.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.
• Additional duties may be assigned by management.

Skills

Reading instructions

Tape measure reading

Basic math

Quality awareness

Troubleshooting

Manual dexterity

Job description

START A CAREER THAT CHECKS ALL YOUR BOXES!

POSITION

Slitter Operator

JOB TYPE

Full-time

LOCATION

Rockwall, TX

COMPENSATION

$19.00/hour + shift differential

HOURS

3:30pm - 11:30pm M – F (Will be asked to work OT as needed)

Benefits

• 401(k) w/ matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Summary

Responsible for all activities associated with running the slitter, including setup, operation, cleanup, and recommending improvements to operations.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Enter information into computers to set machine for order changes, scores, speed, stack height, sheet count, and number of outs.
• Verify accuracy of information in computer.
• Execute order changes.
• Cross check board being produced with the corrugator dry end lineup or order scheduling computer display to ensure it is the proper board test, size, scores are properly positioned and have the correct depth, color, and coating.
• Visually observe and physically check board for quality, including but not limited to the following: cracked scores, cut liner or medium, loose edges or liner, oil, blisters, wrinkles, wash board, warp, clean slits, proper score depth, and appearance.
• Perform soak tests as needed.
• Set slitter to bring up the next run as necessary to avoid overruns or underruns.
• Set-up tear-tape machine and preprint as needed.
• Communicate messages to the wet end regarding necessary adjustments.
• Clear jams safely and assist in correcting other problems.
• Turn in maintenance work orders to supervision for needed repairs. Be proactive in the maintenance of equipment.
• Adheres to production schedule.
• Makes recommendations for optimizing the schedule to meet cost, quality and service goals.
• Reports any unusual scheduling issues to Supervisor.
• Assist in the training of dry end personnel.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.
• Additional duties may be assigned by management.

Experience

• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment preferred

Language Skills

• Able to read and follow instructions on factory masters.

Mathematical Skills

• Able to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy.
• Able to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, measurement, volume and rate.
• Able to apply concepts of high school math.

REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or graphic form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving one or more concrete variables in standardized situations.

Technical Skills

The individual must have a working knowledge of the following:

• Equipment design and capabilities that can be translated into efficient operation.
• Product layouts and production specifications
• Product quality specifications
• Quality standards

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

May be required to obtain and maintain a current Lift Truck Operator License.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 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

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS

• Operating standards - the employee will need to meet or exceed the Operating Standards in the areas of quality, cost, safety, customer satisfaction and productivity. Such standards will be set annually and communicated to the employee.
• Personal growth - while the company will provide the tools to assist the employee to grow professionally the responsibility for moving forward lies with the individual. Each year there will be goals developed and agreed to by the employee and his/her superior.
• Employee relations - through observations the employee will be evaluated regarding his/her behaviors associated with appropriate human interaction, respect and communication.

Creativity - this will be evaluated by how active the employee is in participating in advancing the business through new and innovative ideas.