Ruff Slitter - 2nd Shift - (BP)
About The Position
The Ruff Slitter operates slitting equipment to cut material to the width specified on work orders and according to Standard Operating Procedures. The role is responsible for meeting safety, quality, delivery, and production standards, maintaining a clean work area, completing paperwork, and performing other assigned duties. Employees must perform to takt time and will train at the Velcro Manchester, New Hampshire location for three weeks. This is an onsite manufacturing role at Velcro USA Inc. in Somersworth, New Hampshire, scheduled for second shift from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Overtime may be required, including extended shifts and weekends. The position calls for teamwork, careful equipment operation, quality checks, and participation in the company’s safety programs.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Ability to read and interpret written instructions.
- Ability to complete basic paperwork and perform data entry.
- Good dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
- Ability to work well with others in a team environment.
- Full-time presence and excellent attendance are required.
- Ability and willingness to cross-train in other functions as required or requested.
- Ability to work overtime as required or requested, including extended shifts and weekends.
- Commitment to safety protocols and required safety training; employees are expected to use personal protective equipment and report unsafe conditions.
Responsibilities
- Operate the slitting machine according to Standard Operating Procedures.
- Slit material to the width specified on work orders and optimize the machine for the proper cut length.
- Tag and remove material that is out of specification.
- Load and unload equipment, including material to be slit, finished material on spools, waste, and the slitting die.
- Package rolls produced by the slitting process for customer shipment.
- Complete required paperwork neatly and accurately and perform data entry.
- Measure parts and follow quality requirements, including entering data into a computer system and analyzing Xbar R charts.
- Maintain established production standards and perform to takt time.
- Meet individual and department goals and objectives.
- Maintain a safe work environment, follow safety protocols, promptly report safety incidents and near-misses, and contribute to investigations as appropriate.
- Participate as required in safety programs and initiatives, including rotating safety committee duties, Risk Assessments, Exposure Hunts, department inspections, and change management activities.
- Maintain a clean work environment and meet safety, quality, and delivery standards.
- Work collaboratively in a team and cross-train in other functions as required or requested.
- Maintain excellent attendance and work overtime, including extended shifts and weekends, as required or requested.
- Complete other assigned tasks.
Benefits
- Medical and prescription coverage, with HSA and HRA options
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Wellness and incentive program
- Life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- Business travel accident insurance
- Voluntary accident and critical illness insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Retirement savings plan
- 401(k) plan with a 5.5% company match and immediate vesting
- Paid vacation time
- Paid sick time
- Paid parental leave
- 13 paid company holidays
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Financial wellness benefit
- Employee recognition programs
- Employee resource groups
- Charitable or educational matching gift program
- Employee referral bonus program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
