Slitter Operator - 1st Shift

Transcendia, INC. • Strongsville, OH

2h

About The Position

The Slitter Operator sets up and operates slitting machines to cut film to specified widths, lengths, and diameters while meeting or exceeding safety, quality, and productivity standards. Training will take place on first shift. The role requires working day shift, Monday through Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The operator maintains a clean and safe work area, follows company safety and quality procedures, and sets up, adjusts, and monitors slitting equipment. The position also involves inspecting and measuring finished rolls for conformance to specifications, following production documentation and computer procedures, and assisting in other departments or with miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to work at a fast pace.
• Ability to multitask and read production tickets.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations, including fractions.
• Ability to read a tape measure, including micrometers.
• Computer literacy.
• Dedication to continuous improvement.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds, bend, stretch, and stand for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

• One to three years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and orderly work area and warehouse.
• Follow company safety policies and procedures, report unsafe conditions and incidents, and maintain quality standards.
• Follow company quality standards and computer procedures for handling damaged and quarantined material.
• Install and align shear or razor blades for slitting feedstock materials.
• Start and operate the machine; adjust blades and controls using tools such as wrenches, rulers, gauges, and templates; and monitor operations.
• Test and adjust machine settings as needed to produce material according to specifications.
• Select, clean, and install spacers, lay-on bars, sleeves, and blades to configure the machine according to specifications.
• Read production schedules, customer specifications, and other documents to determine equipment setup or adjustments.
• Thread feedstock from the reel through the slitter and secure it on the rewinder.
• Observe machine operation and inspect rolls for flatness, holes, surface issues, and other defects.
• Measure roll dimensions with a tape measure, gauge, template, ruler, and square to verify conformance to specifications.
• Work in other departments or areas and perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED