Production Slitter Operator

Great Northern•Appleton, WI

57d•$22 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Great Northern is a local, privately owned paper-based packaging manufacturer established in 1962. The Great Northern Laminations division specializes in edge protection and protective packaging, producing sustainable and eco-friendly products for national brands. The company emphasizes a collaborative, team-first, safe, clean, enjoyable, and predictable workplace. Great Northern is committed to making a difference in the lives of its team members, customers, and communities. This specific role is for a 3rd Shift Slitter Operator at the Appleton, WI facility, responsible for setting up and running the slitter machine to cut paper to proper size and measurements according to customer specifications, ensuring the highest quality product at efficient rates.

Requirements

Pride in work
Punctuality
Safe work practices
Effective teamwork
Optimism
Ownership of responsibilities
Seeking continuous improvement opportunities

Responsibilities

Sets up and operates slitter machine to cut continuous lengths of material into strips of specified widths.
Spaces rotary blades on machine shaft, according to width specified for strips, and turns setscrews to secure blades in position.
Mounts roll of material on machine supports and threads material over tension bar, between feed rollers, and under rotary blades.
Observes flow of material in the slitting and rewinding operation and examines cut strips for defects; adjusts as needed.
Disengages winding shaft and removes narrow rolls of material.
Participate in continuous improvement and effectively communicate opportunities to improve efficiencies and effectiveness for this position.
All other reasonable duties as required.