Slitter Operator - 3rd shift

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

Job summary

Transcendia, Inc. in Greenville, SC seeks a machine operator to set up and operate slitting equipment to produce film of specified widths, lengths, and diameters with safety and quality in mind.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, manufacturing experience, and 1–3 years of slitting experience. You should be able to read gauges, perform math, and work at a fast pace in a team environment.

We offer opportunities for growth and a stable work environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in manufacturing and operating a machine (not assembly).
• 1–3 years of slitting experience preferred.
• Ability to perform math calculations including fractions.
• Able to read tape measure and micrometer.
• Able to work at a fast pace and multi-task.
• Must be computer literate and committed to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, safe work area and follow safety policies.
• Set up and operate slitting machines, adjust blades and controls.
• Test and adjust settings to meet specifications.
• Read production schedules and customer specs to determine setups.
• Observe rolls for defects and measure conformance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Machine operation

Math calculations

Tape measure

Computer literacy

Fast pace

Multi-tasking

Quality standards

Continuous improvement

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Tape measure

Micrometer

Ruler

Gauges

Templates

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.

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),
• Must have manufacturing work experience running a machine (not assembly)
• 1 - 3 years of slitting experience preferred
• Ability to perform math calculations including fractions
• Must be able to read tape measure, including micrometer
• Ability to work at a fast pace
• Ability to multi task and read production tickets
• Must be computer literate
• Must be dedicated to continuous improvement