SLITTER OPERATOR C

Inteplast•Morristown, TN

About The Position

The Slitter Operator C ensures production of consistent-quality product that meets customer and internal quality requirements while maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient work environment. The role involves reviewing customer specifications and setup orders, assessing roll quality, setting up and operating slitting equipment, entering production data, and coordinating with coworkers and support teams. The position is performed in a manufacturing environment with varying temperatures and loud noise.

Requirements

Good oral and written communication skills.
Mechanical aptitude.
Computing skills.
Slitting experience.
Dependable attendance and willingness to accommodate non-standard work hours as necessary.
Ability to effectively manage job-related stress and foster productive workplace interactions.

Responsibilities

Review customer specifications using Exception codes and Pack codes to verify customer requirements.
Read and understand all aspects and components of the setup order.
Identify Exception codes and Industrial codes to ensure materials are suitable for the customer's application.
Assess each roll for quality and grade it according to ISO and ROQ standards, including hardness, visual appearance, and treatment.
Use all computer systems connected with the machine.
Understand slitter components and their purposes, including unwind and rewind systems, conveying systems, blade systems, shafts, oscillation, and edge-guide systems.
Set up the machine according to the setup or customer order, manually or automatically.
Perform basic machine functions, including start, stop, glide/crawl, and emergency stops.
Operate the designated machine crane and service crane safely and in a controlled manner.
Enter data into Versa and/or Syteline and use roll data, pallet data, and printing setup functions.
Apply basic troubleshooting skills and make appropriate rewind-station adjustments so rolls meet established standards.
Set up and operate trim systems.
Perform butt splices according to customer specifications.
Maintain good housekeeping and a safe working environment.
Communicate and coordinate with packers, the production supervisor, lead technician, other slitting technicians, support units, and mechanical/electrical technicians to help ensure equipment and product quality meet standards.
Operate a forklift.
Assist with any Slitting department function as requested by the lead operator and/or supervisor.
Follow all safety rules and corporate initiatives concerning safety and housekeeping.