Slitter Operator
About The Position
Operates slitter machine to cut material per Job Sheet/Standard Manufacturing Procedure (SMP) specifications. This role involves obtaining job specifications, setting up the machine, processing material, performing quality checks, packaging finished goods, and performing routine maintenance. The position requires attention to detail, the ability to use measurement tools, and adherence to safety and quality standards. The employee must be able to stand, walk, use hands, reach, climb, and talk/hear regularly, with occasional sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds is required. Specific vision abilities are necessary for this role.
Requirements
- High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
- Knowledge of basic computer and keyboard use.
- Ability to use measurement tools such as calipers and micrometers.
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
- Ability to write simple correspondence.
- Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and draw and interpret bar graphs.
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
- Ability to work any continuous or fixed shift schedule including any day of the calendar week as required for operation of the position and mandatory overtime as implemented by management.
- Regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and talk or hear.
- Occasionally required to sit; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Nice To Haves
- Forklift license recommended.
Responsibilities
- Obtains Job Sheet/SMP from Plexus computer program.
- Reads Job Sheet/SMP to determine number and width of material cuts.
- Sets up blades and spacers per Job Sheet/SMP specifications.
- Sets up exit spacers to direct material to recoiler.
- Operates forklift to transport material.
- Cuts core to length according to specifications.
- Operates tilt cart to load coil material onto uncoiler.
- Processes material through machine to slit material.
- Uses caliper, micrometer and tape measure to measure material dimensions to ensure that slit material meets specifications.
- Bands, ties, tapes, and otherwise fastens finished material.
- Loads material on skids for transportation using power hoist.
- Completes Slitter Log with applicable information and records into Plexus computer program.
- Prints individual and master labels from Plexus computer program.
- Performs routine/general maintenance on machine.
- Notifies supervisor/team lead of safety or quality concerns.
- Cleans tools, equipment, machines, and work area.
- Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor/ team lead.
- Packages and labels material according to specifications
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
