Job Description

The purpose of the Slitter Operator position is to convert in-process or finished master rolls per production order and customer's specifications.

Shift hours: 2:45pm - 11:00pm

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.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 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 for this hands-on role
• Must be able to read/writing/speak English
• Minimum of a High School Diploma

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job,

• The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, push, pull and carry; and hear.
• The employee frequently is required to talk and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee will be frequently working with sharp tools, such as knives and ledgers.
• The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 12 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job,

• The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to humid conditions and hot temperature.
• The employee is regularly required to work with others, but may occasionally work alone.

Tekniplex commits to making reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities and qualified disabled veterans, unless such accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the conduct of its business.