SLITTER OPERATOR/ SLITTER HELPER/ SETUP

Spherion Staffing, LLC; Butler (IN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Spherion Staffing, LLC is seeking experienced Slitter Machine Operators in Butler, IN. The role involves performing safety checks, inspecting machinery for defects, reading production drawings, and adjusting settings to achieve precise cuts.

You will monitor operations, operate hydraulic controls, and ensure the equipment runs smoothly and safely throughout shifts. Candidates should have 1–4 years of experience, high attention to detail, and basic computer skills.

Qualifications

• 1-4 years of experience in manufacturing or similar environment.
• Excellent attention to detail to ensure precision cuts and product quality.
• Mechanical aptitude for troubleshooting and equipment operation.
• Basic computer skills for system input and reading digital documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform safety checks on equipment before production begins.
• Inspect slitting machinery for defects and calibrate as needed.
• Read drawings or instructions to determine number of cuts and adjust settings.
• Monitor equipment operation for smooth, efficient, and safe performance.
• Operate slitting machines using hydraulic controls to start/stop and adjust blade height and tension.
• Observe gauges for cutting speed, tension, blade alignment, and sharpness.

Skills

Detail orientation

Mechanical aptitude

Basic computer skills

Manual dexterity

Team player

Strong communication

Education

High School

Job description

Terms

I am at least 18 years old

I am legally authorized to work in the United States

Performing safety checks on equipment to ensure that it is functioning properly before
production begins
Inspecting slitting machinery for defects
Reading drawings or other instructions to determine the number of cuts that will be produced
by a run, and adjusting settings accordingly
Monitoring equipment operation to ensure that it continues to run smoothly, efficiently, and
safely
Operating slitting machines by using hydraulic controls to start and stop equipment and to
adjust blade height and tension settings
Observing gauges to monitor cutting speed, tension settings, blade alignment, and blade
sharpness
Operating, monitoring, and maintaining equipment used to cut up large rolls of material into
smaller rolls
Responsibilities:
Performing safety checks on equipment to ensure that it is functioning properly before
production begins
Inspecting slitting machinery for defects
Reading drawings or other instructions to determine the number of cuts that will be produced
by a run, and adjusting settings accordingly
Monitoring equipment operation to ensure that it continues to run smoothly, efficiently, and
safely
Operating slitting machines by using hydraulic controls to start and stop equipment and to
adjust blade height and tension settings
Observing gauges to monitor cutting speed, tension settings, blade alignment, and blade
sharpness
Operating, monitoring, and maintaining equipment used to cut up large rolls of material into
smaller rolls

Working hours: 4:30 PM - 3:00 AM

Skills:
High attention to detail to ensure precision cuts and product quality.
Mechanical aptitude for troubleshooting and equipment operation.
Basic computer skills for system input and reading digital documentation.
Manual dexterity and physical capability to handle tools, machine adjustments, and material setup.
Strong communication skills and a collaborative "team player" mindset.

Education:
High School

Experience:
1-4 years

Qualifications:
High attention to detail to ensure precision cuts and product quality.
Mechanical aptitude for troubleshooting and equipment operation.
Basic computer skills for system input and reading digital documentation.
Manual dexterity and physical capability to handle tools, machine adjustments, and material setup.
Strong communication skills and a collaborative "team player" mindset.

We are looking for experienced Slitter Machine Operators in the Butler, IN area!