Slitter Operator - Day Shift

Transcendia, Inc.; Richmond (IN); On-site; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Transcendia, Inc. is seeking a first-shift Slitting Operator to set up and operate slitting machines, cutting film to specified widths and lengths. You will follow safety policies, inspect outputs, and adjust equipment based on production schedules and specs.

Responsibilities include maintaining a clean workspace, lifting up to 50 pounds, and working Monday through Thursday from 6:45 AM to 7:00 PM with mandatory overtime when required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; 1–3 years preferred.
• Ability to work at a fast pace and multi-task.
• Read production tickets and perform math calculations including fractions.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate slitting machines to meet specs.
• Maintain clean, safe work area and follow safety policies.
• Read schedules and adjust equipment per customer specifications.
• Inspect rolls for defects and measure conformance to spec.
• Lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.

Skills

Fast-paced

Multi-tasking

Read tickets

Fractions math

Read tape measure

Computer literate

Continuous improvement

Physical strength

Education

GED or high school diploma

Tools

Tape measure

Micrometers

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.

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.

Must be able to work Monday through Thursday, 645AM to 7PM. Must be able to work mandatory OT when required.

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 fractionsl
• Must be able to read tape measure, including micrometers
• Must be computer literate
• Must be dedicated to continuous improvement
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds, bend, stretch, or stand for extended periods of time

Transcendia is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all candidates for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.