Winder Operator

The Kraft Group; Montville (MA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kraft Group seeks a Winder Operator at Rand Whitney Containerboard, Montville, CT. The role involves tending the winding machine, regulating speed, adjusting tension, and inspecting materials for quality while stopping for splices as needed.

Responsibilities include adhering to safety guidelines, setting up the winder for orders, and assisting teammates to meet production and quality goals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Ability to use common hand tools.
• Problem solving skills.
• Basic mathematical skills (addition/subtraction, multiplication/division).
• At least 1-year manufacturing experience.
• Able to maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and regulate winding machine speed to ensure even winding.
• Adjust tension and inspect material for quality; stop machine for splices.
• Follow plant safety and environmental guidelines and procedures.
• Set up winder with the proper program for orders and thread up machine as required.
• Observe operation and detect malfunctions; operate according to specifications.
• Maintain clean work area and assist teammates as needed.
• Communicate production information to the next shift and supervisor.
• Participate in training of new operators.

Skills

Basic computer literacy

Problem solving

Mathematical skills

Manufacturing experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

JOB DETAILS

Job Location: Rand Whitney Containerboard - Montville, CT 06353, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School Diploma or Equivalent, Salary Range: $30.30 - $35.60 Hourly, Job Category: Manufacturing,

SUMMARY

Winder operator tends the winding machine that rolls paper. Once the machine has started, you will need to monitor and regulate the speed of the winder to ensure even winding, adjust tension and examine material for quality and stops machine when splices reach the winder.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Adhere to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies and proceduresSets up Winder with proper program for the orderMakes adjustment(s)and thread up machine as requiredMeasure, space, set blades and cutters, according to product specifications.Observe operation of machine to detect and correct machine malfunctions.Operates the Winder in accordance with job specificationsGuides rolls onto conveyorAssist crew members and work in team environmentHelp meet or exceed production, waste and quality goals.Keep work area clean throughout shiftAssists in training new operatorsCommunicates all production/winder related information to next shift Winder or Shift SupervisorSpecial projects and assignments as business dictates.Responsible for the maintenance, creation and control of all personally identifiable information or any other information protected by any Confidentiality or Privacy Standards or Company Policies that you have access or knowledge of, including but not limited to any state or federal regulations including HIPPA.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

N/A

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalentBasic Computer literacyAbility to use common hand toolsProblem solving skillsBasic mathematical skills (addition/subtraction, multiplication/division)At least 1-year manufacturing experienceAble to maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Able to perform repetitive and physically demanding tasks for extended periods (lifting, walking, climbing, pushing, twisting, stoopingAble to stand for prolonged periods of time

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Able to work in hot, humid, cold and noisy industrial environment.Willingness and ability to wear safety glasses, earplugs, hard hat, steel toed boots and any other required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

N/A

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

This company is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.