Slit Film Operator

Engineered Floors•Bridgeport, AL

About The Position

A Slit Film Operator maintains and operates a film extrusion line to cut continuous lengths of extruded film. The individual strands are threaded through tension bars and feed rollers onto a winder for packaging. Once the packages are full, the Slit Film Operator removes them off the winders and or conveyor belt and loads them on doffing racks. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Responsible for all aspects of Slit Film production, including: setting up the winder with empty cores, operating the machine, monitoring product for quality and maintaining all equipment in top condition Perform necessary pre-operation activities to ensure proper equipment start-up, operation and reduced downtime

Requirements

Lifting, reaching, standing, stooping and bending is required throughout the shift
Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
Must be able to distinguish colors and shades
Must be able to use scissors and a utility knife
Must be able to read, write and speak English
Must be able to perform basic math calculations
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Must be able to read and write and do basic addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication.
Computer knowledge or data entry skills are a necessary part of the job.
Must be capable of functioning without direct supervision.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing and/or machine operation experience preferred

Responsibilities

Load empty tubes on to winders or in to tube magazines.
Thread film material over tension bars, between feed rollers and slitter blades
Thread slitted material (ends) onto winder for packaging
Doff finished packages according to specifications to assure the finished product meets all standards
Inspect and eliminate waste
Prepare required production paperwork
Work in a team environment
Maintain and keep the work area clean and organized
Report all defects and damages to the supervisor
Perform any other duties as assigned.
All accidents must be reported immediately.