Slitter II UV (D shift - 12 hr Nights)
About The Position
The Slitter Operator sets up and operates a manual and/or automatic slitter and associated packing lines. The position follows safety rules and work instructions while completing shop-floor work orders to produce consistently high-quality slit products. It maintains production records, troubleshoots and solves problems, and participates in activities intended to improve quality or reduce manufacturing costs. The role is based in the 33 UV Room in Hickory, North Carolina, and is listed as full-time on the night shift. The manufacturing environment emphasizes safety, efficiency, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Some plant areas have high noise levels, humidity, and hot temperatures. Required PPE in manufacturing areas includes shoes, safety glasses, and hearing protection.
Requirements
- Ability to follow detailed instructions accurately, work independently, and work as part of a team.
- Excellent manual dexterity and organizational skills.
- Knowledge of production schedules, basic math, computers, and data entry.
- Ability to make length measurements and read gauges and meters.
- Ability to position and lift 50–100 pounds.
- Ability to stand, walk, kneel, lift, bend, and stoop as required, and to stand for extended periods.
- Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
Responsibilities
- Set up and operate slitters according to established procedures.
- Maintain safety, housekeeping, and preventive maintenance programs.
- Check that finishing equipment is working correctly; troubleshoot, perform safety inspections, complete required documentation, perform preventive maintenance on assigned equipment, and initiate repair work orders.
- Instruct trainees in slitter operation and record keeping.
- Read simple measurements, gauges, and meters.
- Record output results on required documents and/or in a computer.
- Perform yardage checks, record results, and set the slitter yardage counter.
- Read tags to verify that the proper materials are retrieved and used.
- Issue hold tags and send samples to the lab.
- Retrieve the correct materials and supplies to support optimum quality.
- Maintain manual and/or electronic production records.
- Perform equipment changeovers and splices.
- Enter data in SAP.
- Participate in S4 continuous-improvement team meetings and projects, and apply S4 concepts to work cells.
- Communicate equipment problems and maintenance issues from the shift.
- Follow all safety rules when entering the manufacturing facility.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Paid time off
- Company-paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
