Slitter Operator (2nd Shift)

TekniPlex•Winston Salem, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of the Slitter Operator position is to convert in-process or finished master rolls per production order and customer's specifications. A Slitter Operator is responsible for the preparation and processing of material in and out of the Slitting Operation. Follow all Tekniplex plant safety rules and standards. Maintain good housekeeping practices. Comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). Load a machine payoff using an overhead hoist and thread the material through the machine initially by hand and then jogging it through the cutting press. Input data into the shop floor PC, check and validate labels are correct from computer on to the corresponding rolls. Selects, cleans, install spacers and knives on shafts. Threads sheeting through slitter and verifies dimension of slit specifications. Secures slit strips on cores, adjusts guides and roller tension, thread edge trim to scrap winder and start machine. Observes slitting and rewinding operation and examines cut strips for flatness, wrinkles and other defects. Will observe the machine and is required to communicate scrap, mechanical or quality issues timely. Responsible for arranging stacking rolls according to packaging specification. Responsible for meeting standards relating to productivity, quality and scrap daily. Filling out and submitting required paperwork daily. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Safety conscious
Comfortable standing for entire shift
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. repetitively
Previous manufacturing experience preferred
Previous forklift experience is preferred
2 years of experience in manufacturing facility is preferred
Excellent communication skills
Must be able to read/writing/speak English
Minimum of a High School Diploma

Nice To Haves

Previous manufacturing experience
Previous forklift experience
2 years of experience in manufacturing facility

Responsibilities

Convert in-process or finished master rolls per production order and customer's specifications.
Prepare and process material in and out of the Slitting Operation.
Follow all Tekniplex plant safety rules and standards.
Maintain good housekeeping practices.
Comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
Load a machine payoff using an overhead hoist and thread the material through the machine.
Input data into the shop floor PC and validate labels.
Select, clean, and install spacers and knives on shafts.
Thread sheeting through slitter and verify dimension of slit specifications.
Secure slit strips on cores, adjust guides and roller tension, thread edge trim to scrap winder, and start machine.
Observe slitting and rewinding operation and examine cut strips for defects.
Communicate scrap, mechanical, or quality issues timely.
Arrange stacking rolls according to packaging specification.
Meet standards relating to productivity, quality, and scrap daily.
Fill out and submit required paperwork daily.
Perform other duties as assigned.