Slitter Operator

TekniPlex•Madison, WI

1d•$22 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Imagine: A Career with Purpose and Possibility Picture this: You are part of a global team of problem-solvers whose innovations in materials science can make life better. Every day, you help turn ideas into impact using science, technology, and creativity to tackle real-world challenges. You’re part of a company whose work helps improve patient outcomes in healthcare and protects essential consumer goods that people around the world rely on every day. At TekniPlex, you’ll join more than 8,000 colleagues across 12 countries, all united by one purpose: creating safer, smarter solutions that touch daily life. Through our two divisions, TekniPlex Healthcare and TekniPlex Consumer Products, you’ll help shape industries that matter: healthcare, pharmaceutical, food & beverage, beauty, and personal care. Here, your ideas count and your work matters. You’ll be encouraged to think boldly, collaborate across cultures, and keep growing every step of the way. You will help protect the integrity of essential products, support patient safety and comfort, and contribute to innovations that make everyday life better, all while building a career that makes an impact. Because at TekniPlex, you don’t just deliver products – you help shape what’s next. JOB SUMMARY We are currently hiring for 1st (6:45 am to 3:00 pm), 2nd (2:45 pm to 11:00 pm), and 3rd (10:45 pm to 7:00 am) shift teammates in our Slitting Department, located in Madison, WI. Operate the slitter while following customer quality specifications, ensuring dimensions, sizes of rolls, quantity and print quality are accurate. Perform rework/rewinding of rolls with identified defects from primary operations. Pay range for this role is $22.00 to 22.24 per hour.

Requirements

Proficient mathematical and measurement skills. Knowledge of metric conversions
1-2 years slitter assistant experience preferred
Ability to run multiple job simultaneously
Ability to handle project-type work while working individually with little supervision
Experience working with production computer software
Broad knowledge of product and customer specifications
Mechanical knowledge of and ability to adjust gauges, scales and hand tools
Strong attention to detail
Microsoft Suite knowledge
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and legibly complete time cards and work orders.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures and read blueprints and technical drawings, such as machine, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small groups situations to other employees of the organization.
Ability to effective present information and respond to questions form groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
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.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra, geometry, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variable in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form.

Responsibilities

Prepares finished product to ship according to customer requirements
Monitor and direct the activities of the Slitter Assistant by monitoring their work and advising and/or guiding as needed
Train Slitter Assistant to a comfortable level of proficiency that will allow them to run through breaks and fill-in as an operator as needed
Work with supervision, planning and Quality to get rework completed efficiently
Ensure proper and accurate set up of the machine including the following:
Review job folder and data on computer regarding job
Use hoist to hang rolls
Review blueprints and complete slitting checklist to obtain accurate customer specifications
Set web guides and knives pursuant to customer specifications
Wipe rollers with alcohol, adjust gauges, adjust cores or spacers and put lay down arms on slitter
Prepare machine (check specifications) for next job by reviewing job folder and data on computer
Ensure machine is operating according to process specifications
Watch for wrinkles, voids, print quality, and fisheyes on current job running
Record sets on AS400 and daily totals on scoreboards as required
Set footage counter, hang rolls, cut out press stops and splices
Cut cores as required
Take sets off slitter and put cores on slitter
Obtain and deliver samples as agreed upon to the lab for Quality Assurance
Help assistants by labelling, bagging, and putting away sets as time permits
Assist with rewind/rework operations as necessary
Follow all safety rules
Complete other duties as assigned by Manufacturing Supervisor
This job/role is responsible for helping the site meet their quality objectives.
Other duties as assigned