Slitter Machine Operator

ITW

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We provide a safety-first culture, a clean and air-conditioned work environment, and opportunity for pay and skill advancement through our operator level program. $2,500 SIGN-ON BONUS! $250 paid at hire, $500 paid at 3/6/9 months, $750 paid after one year of employment. Starting pay is $18.25/hour. 1st shift hours are M-F 6:00am to 2:30pm. Our slitting operators are responsible for set up and operation of multi-blade slitting machines to convert large rolls of ink-coated polyester film into smaller rolls per customer specification. Operators are also responsible for quality testing, material handling, data entry and packing duties.

Requirements

Stable employment history
Positive and collaborative attitude
Desire to learn
Demonstrated ability to work safely in producing a quality product
Pass a post-offer drug screen and background check
Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily
Ability to work overtime/flexible shift as business needs dictate

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Prior applicable manufacturing experience preferred
Basic computer/keyboarding experience preferred including data entry and lookups

Responsibilities

Load/unload materials, machine components and completed work product from machine.
Set blades and/or blade bar according to specifications; place, align and secure fixtures, guides, sensors, rollers, tension bars or other mechanisms, and thread material through machine/rollers.
Set machine controls and make needed adjustments before and during machine operations using machine’s computerized and/or manual controls including speed, cutting tension, pressure, etc.
Clear machinery jams and/or malfunctions.
Inspect completed work including visual inspection, plugging and gauging rolls, or other quality checks per specifications.
Record production related data and enter into ERP system.
Prepare product for shipment. May include trimming/pressing rolls; applying flanges; printing and applying tags/labels to rolls and boxes; bagging rolls; packing rolls into boxes; banding with strapping machine; moving boxes to pallet, inventory shelf or other designated area.
Ensure machines are routinely maintained using chemicals/solvents.
Ensure that specific product material stocks are available and ready for production runs, and that items in low supply are replaced.
Use hydraulic lift, electric floorwalker or carts as needed to move and/or handle jumbo rolls of product and/or packed boxes of product.
Crosstrain on slitting equipment in other teams and assist other slitter operators as needed.
Observe all operation and safety rules and procedures.