Slitting Operator

Amcor•Mundelein, IL

36d

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. Job Dimensions: 12 hour schedule on days (6:00AM-6:00PM) or nights (6:00PM-6:00AM). Must be available to work weekends and Holidays.

Requirements

Technical and mechanical knowledge of slitting machines
Film handling fundamentals
Manufacturing experience preferred
High school diploma or GED, Associates Degree and/or industrial certification preferred
Solid verbal and written communication skills
Mechanic aptitude
Good troubleshooting and problem solving skills are essential
Demonstrates organizational skills
Read dimensional graphic templates in both metric/standard and apply to finished product
Basic computer skills
Physically able to lift 50 lbs
Standing up to 12 hours per day on a rotating day or evening shift, up to 5 days per week
Occasional twisting, turning, or bending to move items up to 50 lbs.
Alert state of mind to avoid safety hazards, Able to make fast reaction to visual/sound signal
Able to read/see up to 1/16 of an inch
Able to read; must be able to read English text, blueprints.
Write, speak and understand English directions/instructions
Writing skills required: Must be able to communicate in writing with all levels of the organization in English

Responsibilities

Be proactive with product quality, process and machine issues.
Assist in maintaining machines and auxiliary equipment.
Perform all functions including operation of slitter, product inspection, area clean up, quality testing requirements, etc
Communicate within the group to insure co-workers are kept up to date with what occurred during the shift.
Must be able to anticipate things that will come up after shift change and communicate all shift activities verbally and through documenting in shift logs.
Set up and operate line to meet product requirements.
Record machine and process conditions.
Perform and document quality checks.
Operate machine to achieve and exceed standard scrap and efficiencies

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision plans
Paid time off, starting at 40 hours per year for full-time hourly employees, may vary by location
Company-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by location
Wellbeing programs & Employee Assistance Program
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefits
Paid Parental Leave
Retirement Savings Plan with company match
Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
Discretionary bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)