Slitter Operator

Job Summary

A Slitter Operator with Case Paper is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining slitting machines to cut large rolls of paper into smaller, specified widths. The operator ensures precision, quality control, and adherence to production standards while maintaining a safe and efficient work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Machine Operation:
• Set up and operate slitting machines to cut and rewind paper rolls to customer specifications.
• Adjust machine settings, including tension, blade positioning, and speed, for optimal performance.
• Monitor production to ensure accuracy in dimensions and quality.
• Quality Control:
• Inspect paper rolls for defects such as wrinkles, tears, or inconsistencies.
• Measure and verify finished product dimensions using measuring tools.
• Ensure finished rolls meet company and customer specifications.
• Maintenance & Troubleshooting:
• Perform routine maintenance on slitting machines, such as blade changes and lubrication.
• Identify and troubleshoot mechanical issues to minimize downtime.
• Report major machine malfunctions to maintenance teams for repairs.
• Safety & Compliance:
• Follow all safety guidelines and ensure a clean, hazard-free work area.
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves, safety glasses, and hearing protection.
• Adhere to company policies, including quality assurance and production standards.
• Material Handling & Documentation:
• Load jumbo rolls onto the machine using hoists or forklifts.
• Label and package finished rolls for shipping or further processing.
• Complete production logs and maintain records of output and machine performance.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Previous experience operating slitting or rewinding machines in a paper, packaging, or printing environment is preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret work orders and technical specifications.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to perform quality inspections.
• Physical ability to lift and move heavy rolls and stand for long periods.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and best practices in an industrial setting.
  
  

It is the policy of Case Paper to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and employment applicants without regard to unlawful considerations of race; color; religion or creed; physical and mental disability; sex, including pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions); sexual orientation; gender; gender expression, including transgender; national origin; ancestry; marital status, including domestic partnership; veteran status; age; ancestry; genetic information; and military and veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law.

Case Paper is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. Case Paper is a drug-free workplace.