Slitter Operator - Nights - Monday - Thursday

Transcendia, Inc.; Richmond (IN); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Transcendia, Inc. is seeking a production operator to set up and run slitting machines, cutting film to precise widths, lengths and diameters while maintaining safety and quality standards. This role requires attention to detail and the ability to follow complex instructions.

The position offers night shift hours with a $1.00 per hour differential and mandatory overtime as needed. You will work in a fast-paced environment supporting continuous improvement initiatives and adhere to all safety

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required, 1–3 years experience preferred.
• Ability to work at a fast pace.
• Ability to multi task and read production tickets.
• Ability to perform math calculations including fractions.
• Must 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.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and operates slitting machines to cut film to width, length, and diameter per standards.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area and follows safety policies.
• Inspects rolls for defects and ensures quality workmanship.
• Installs and aligns blades for slitting feedstock materials.
• Starts machine, adjusts settings, and monitors operation.
• Reads production schedules and customer specs for setup.
• Observes machine operation and verifies conformance to specs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Fast-paced

Multi-tasking

Math calculations

Tape measure reading

Computer literate

Continuous improvement

Lifting 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Tape measure

Micrometers

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.

Shift details

Must be able to work Night Shift Monday through Thursday 6:45PM to 7AM. $1.00 per hour shift differential applies. MUST be able to work scheduled/mandatory OT.

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 fractions
• 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.