Slitter Operator (2nd Shift)

TekniPlex; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Winston-Salem is seeking a Slitter Operator to convert master rolls according to production orders. The role involves ensuring safety and quality standards, operating machinery, and meeting productivity goals. Ideal candidates are safety-conscious and possess strong communication skills.

Benefits

Health Savings Accounts

Voluntary Insurance options

Sign-on bonus (3/6 months)

Shift differential

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of manufacturing experience preferred.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs. repeatedly.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process materials in and out of the slitting operation.
• Monitor the slitting and rewinding operation, inspecting cut strips.

Skills

Safety-conscious

Excellent communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Job description

The purpose of the Slitter Operator position is to convert in-process or finished master rolls according to production orders and customer specifications.

Shift Hours:

2:45 PM - 11:00 PM

Job Description

The Slitter Operator is responsible for preparing and processing materials in and out of the slitting operation, ensuring safety and quality standards are met.

1. Follow all plant safety rules and standards.
2. Comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
3. Load machine payoff using an overhead hoist, thread material through the machine manually, then jog it through the cutting press.
4. Input data into the shop floor PC, verify labels against computer data, and ensure correct application on corresponding rolls.
5. Select, clean, and install spacers and knives on shafts.
6. Thread sheeting through the slitter and verify dimensions match specifications.
7. Secure slit strips on cores, adjust guides and roller tension, and start the machine.
8. Monitor the slitting and rewinding operation, inspecting cut strips for flatness, wrinkles, and defects.
9. Communicate scrap, mechanical, or quality issues promptly.
10. Arrange roll stacking according to packaging specifications.
11. Meet daily productivity, quality, and scrap standards.
12. Complete and submit required paperwork daily.
13. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Safety-conscious
• Able to stand for entire shift
• Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs. repeatedly
• Previous manufacturing experience preferred
• Forklift experience preferred
• At least 2 years of manufacturing experience preferred
• Excellent communication skills
• Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English
• High School Diploma or equivalent required

Physical Demands

Employees must be able to:

• Stand, walk, handle, push, pull, carry, and hear regularly
• Talk and reach with hands and arms frequently
• Work with sharp tools such as knives and ledgers
• Occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch
• Lift up to 12 lbs. regularly and up to 50 lbs. occasionally

Work Environment

Employees will encounter:

• Moving mechanical parts and vibration regularly
• Occasional exposure to humid conditions, heights, fumes, chemicals, weather, high heat, and static shock
• High noise levels
• Work with others regularly, with occasional solo work

Benefits

• Health Savings Accounts
• Voluntary Insurance options
• Sign-on bonus (3/6 months)
• Shift differential

Additional Skills and Motivations

Looking for candidates who are team players, dedicated, growth-oriented, flexible, and self-starters, capable of inspiring deep thinking and committed to their tasks.

Education, experience, licenses, and certifications as required.

Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be notified of their rights under federal employment laws. For more information, review the "Know Your Rights" notice from the Department of Labor.