Slitting Machine Operator

Amcor•Mundelein, IL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This position will support all production operations to optimize output and minimize waste while maintaining excellent quality and safety standards. Assist in the manufacture of quality products (per customer standards) as determined by the production schedule and or supervisor. To gain understanding of the technical knowledge required in the manufacturing process, and will continuously improve skills and productivity through teamwork. Performing housekeeping chores as needed, to maintain a safe and orderly work environment.

Requirements

Technical knowledge and/or experience of extrusion and slitting machines and processes preferred
Experience in Manufacturing a plus
High school diploma or GED, Associates Degree and/or industrial certification preferred
Solid verbal and written communication skills
Mechanical aptitude
Basic computer skills
Demonstrates organizational skills
Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs
Standing up to 12 hours per day on a rotating day or evening shift, up to 5 days/week
Occasional twisting, turning, or bending to move items up to 50 lbs.
Alert state of mind to avoid safety hazards
Able to read/see up to 1/16 of an inch

Responsibilities

Assist operators, and aid in all aspects of operation of Extrusion & Slitting lines including change-overs, machine start-up, running and shut-down.
Order and maintain resin boxes to sustain a proper steady supply of resin for Extrusion machines
Package rolls per packaging specification, cut cores, operate hoist to load master rolls, and make roll changes.
Run slitting rewinders
Be proactive with repairs to minor mechanical machine issues.
Assist in preventative maintenance of all machines and auxiliary equipment.
Perform light maintenance and cleaning of ink pumps.
Organizing die cage, core room, and cleaning of the anilox roller inventory.
Understand the operation of the extrusion winders.
Assist the operators with starting up extrusion lines and slitting lines.
Assist the operators with performing resin changes, cleaning blenders and hoppers.
Monitor resin supply and communicate needs to the resin department.
Weigh and haul scrap.
Quality testing and maintaining production records.
Responsible for 5S in assigned work areas
Perform cleaning and housekeeping within the departments.
Assist in stocking supply inventory in the Extrusion and Slitting Department.
Understand the operation of the re-winders.
Observe equipment operations so that malfunctions can be detected, and notify operators of any malfunctions.
Perform other miscellaneous projects within the department