Slitting Machine Operator – 1st shift

Illinois Tool Works; Kalkaska (MI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated slitting operators to join their dynamic team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a safety-first environment with a focus on skill advancement and pay growth. As a slitting operator, you will be responsible for setting up and operating advanced machinery to produce high-quality products. With a competitive starting pay and attractive benefits, including a sign-on bonus and various health plans, this position is perfect for individuals eager to develop their skills in a collaborative atmosphere. Join a team that values your contributions and offers a path to career growth.

Benefits

Medical Plan Options

Dental Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Holidays

Vacation and Sick Time

Employee Discounts

Wellness Programs

Qualifications

• Stable employment history and positive attitude are essential.
• Basic computer skills for data entry and lookups preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate multi-blade slitting machines.
• Inspect completed work and record production data.

Skills

Manufacturing Experience

Data Entry

Collaboration

Safety Awareness

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

ERP System

Hydraulic Lift

Job description

Job Description:

$2,500 SIGN-ON BONUS! $250 paid at hire,$500 paid at 3/6/9 months, $750 paid after one year of employment.

1st shift hours are M-F 6:00am to 2:30pm. Starting pay is $17.50/hour.

We provide a safety-first culture, a climate-controlled work environment, and opportunity for pay and skill advancement through our operator level program.

Our slitting operator are responsible for set up and operation of multi-blade slitting machinesto cut and windlarge rolls of ink-coated polypropylene or polyester film into smaller rolls as determined by customer specification. Operators are also responsible for quality testing, material handling, data entryand packing duties.

Essential Duties

• Load/unload materials, machine components and completed work product from machine.
• Set blades and/or blade bar according to specifications; place, align and secure fixtures, guides, sensors, rollers, tension bars or other mechanisms, and thread material through machine/rollers.
• Set machine controls and make needed adjustments before and during machine operations using machine’s computerized and/or manual controls including speed, cutting tension, pressure, etc. Clear machinery jams and/or malfunctions.
• Inspect completed work including visual inspection, plugging and gauging rolls, or other quality checks per specifications.
• Record production related data and enter into ERP system.
• Prepare product for shipment. May include trimming/pressing rolls; applying flanges; printing and applying tags/labels to rolls and boxes; bagging rolls; packing rolls into boxes; banding with strapping machine; moving boxes to pallet, inventory shelf or other designated area.
• Ensure machines are routinely maintained using chemicals/solvents.
• Ensure that specific product material stocks are available and ready for production runs, and that items in low supply are replaced.
• Use hydraulic lift, electric floorwalker or carts as needed to move and/or handle jumbo rolls of product and/or packed boxes of product.
• Crosstrain on slitting equipment in other teams and assist other slitter operators as needed.
• Observe all operation and safety rules and procedures.

Qualifications

• Our ideal candidate hasa stable employment history, a positive and collaborative attitude, a desire to learn, anda demonstrated ability towork safely in producinga quality product.Candidates selected for employment must pass a post-offer drug screen and background check.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Prior applicable manufacturing experience preferred.
• Basic computer/keyboarding experience preferred including data entry and lookups.
• Ability to work overtime/flexible shift as business needs dictate
• Physical requirements include constant standing/walking, use of upper extremities to handle/manipulate, and ability to visually identify product quality defects; frequent twisting/turning, stepping up/down, reaching outward/upward; lift/carry up to 45 lbs., and bending/squatting (specific machines).

Additional Information

Our employees enjoy a full benefit package which includes competitively priced medical plan options with FSA and HSA plans, dental, prescription drug, vision, 401(k)with a company match, life insurance, wellness programs,employee discounts, 12 paid holidays per year, vacation and sick timestarting in year of hire,and a corporate matching gift program for charitable donations!

Coding Products (Kalkaska, MI) isa member of the Specialty FilmsDivision of Illinois Tool Works (NYSE: ITW), a Fortune 200 global diversified industrial manufacturer. ITW Specialty Films manufactures and markets specialized coated films for the Secure ID, Medical Specialty Bag, and Financial Card markets. We offer a safe, clean work environment with a stable company and a dynamic, collaborative, growth-oriented team.

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