SLITTER OPERATOR C

Inteplast Films Corporation; Tennessee; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Inteplast Films Corporation seeks a Slitter Operator C to ensure production of consistent quality rolls while maintaining a clean and safe work environment. You will read specifications, set up the slitter, and monitor quality against standards, collaborating with packers, supervisors, and technicians.

The role requires technical aptitude, slitting experience, and dependable attendance with flexibility for non-standard hours as needed to meet production goals.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Solid mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity.
• Basic computing skills and familiarity with manufacturing software.
• Experience operating slitting/rewind machinery preferred.
• Good attendance and reliability; able to work non-standard hours if needed.
• Ability to manage job-related stress and maintain safe, respectful interactions.

Responsibilities

• Verify customer requirements by reviewing specifications and codes.
• Read setup orders and understand each component.
• Identify exception and industrial codes to ensure suitable materials.
• Assess roll quality using ISO/ROQ standards and grade accordingly.
• Operate computer systems linked to the machine (Versa/Syteline).
• Learn basic troubleshooting and adjust rewind stations to meet standards.
• Set up and operate trim systems, splice materials per specs.
• Maintain housekeeping and safety; communicate with team and support units.

Skills

Communication

Mechanical aptitude

Computing skills

Slitting experience

Attendance reliability

Stress management

Job description

TITLE: Slitter Operator C

POSITION OBJECTIVE

To ensure production of consistent quality product meeting all customer and internal quality requirements while maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient work environment

QUALIFICATIONS

• Good oral /written communication skills
• Mechanical aptitude
• Computing skills
• Slitting experience
• Ensure consistent, dependable attendance and demonstrate a willingness to accommodate non-standard work hours as necessary.
• Capable of effectively managing job-related stress and fostering productive workplace interactions.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Verify customer requirements by reviewing specifications through use of the Exception codes and Pack codes
• Have the ability to read all aspects of the set-up order and understand each component.
• Having the ability to identify Exception codes and Industrial codes to ensure customers are receiving materials fit for use in their application
• Make good quality assessments on each roll and grade accordingly using the ISO and ROQ standards (hardness, visuals, treatment)
• Must be able to work with ALL computer system connected with the scope of the machine
• Knowledge and understanding of all components of the slitter and their purpose (unwind, rewind conveying systems, blade systems, shafts, oscillation and edge guide systems)
• How to set-up the machine, according to the Set-up /customer order both Manually or in Automatic using systems
• Have the ability to perform the basic functions on the machine (Start , stop, glide/crawl, E-stops)
• Operate the designated crane for the machine and the service crane in a safe and controlled manner
• Enter data into Versa and/or Syteline computer and understand the functions of roll data, pallet data, and printing set-up data
• Learn basic troubleshooting skills and the ability to make proper adjustments on rewind stations to ensure the customer receives a roll conforming to our set standards
• Ability to work with the trim systems including setup and operation
• Ability to splice according to customer specifications; (Butt splice)
• Maintain good housekeeping and safe working environment
• Interact and communicate with packers, production supervisor, lead technician, and other slitting technicians as required
• Interact and communicate with support units and mech./elect technicians to ensure equipment and quality of product meets standards.
• Ability to operate a forklift
• Assist in any function of the Slitting department as requested by your lead operator and/or supervisor
• Follow all Safety Rules and corporate initiatives concerning Safety and Housekeeping.

WORK ENVIRONMENT CONDITIONS SUBJECTED TO IN THIS POSITION

• Manufacturing Environment
• Ability to work in varying temperatures (cold and hot)
• Loud noise