VDI Slitter Operator/Floater

Description

The hours for this position are 5pm-3:30am and the position is located in Louisville, KY. 

JOB SUMMARY:  Responsible for the operation of winder and slitter machinery for the production of product conforming to defined quality standards.  Assists and trains Operator/Inspectors.  Responsible for cleaning and loading evaporative coaters when slitter machine is down.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONISIBILITIES: 

1. Perform work in a safe fashion and adhere to all safety policies and practices.
2. Adherence to all rules and regulations for OSHA.
3. Complete understanding of rewinder / slitter machine
4. Knowledge and understanding of web handling on winders / slitters 
5. Responsible for properly loading the correct material in the required fashion onto the winder / slitter machinery.
6. To be very detail orientated.
7. Basic trouble shooting of the process in order to eliminate defects and machine problems
8. Defect identification, flagging, recording and communicating.
9. Set up of the winder / slitter per the specification for the specific product
10. Inspection of raw and coated materials prior to loading of rolls on machine.
11. Mounting and removal of master rolls from winders / slitters.
12. Basic understanding of coating process and uniformity.
13. Clean up and set up for various products, understanding of requirements and processes.
14. Inspection and testing of materials for conformance to requirements and specifications.
15. Performing and Recording the results of all required quality and product testing.
16. Documenting of machine conditions, product roll quality, and productivity.
17. Perform start of shift product and machine checklist.
18. Working Knowledge of ISO practices and procedures.
19. Responsible for the execution of Shop Orders provided through the production Schedule.
20. Ability to correspond directly with management regarding production issues and process improvements
21. Learn and assist with cleaning evaporative coaters and loading and unloading material.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Clean up of work area and machinery and uses 5S principles.
• Other work as assigned by supervision.  
• Initiative and talent for starting action and performing additional work when primary duties have been accomplished
• Perform work responsibly and reliably contributing to the efforts of the team
• Produce an acceptable volume of work or results
• Perform accurate, neat, and thorough work that meets acceptable standards of the company
• Comply with company attendance and punctuality requirements
• Communicate clearly, effectively and professionally in an accurate and timely manner, listen and ask appropriate questions
• Work together with the team to promote a positive work environment
• Use equipment and materials safely and for their intended purpose
• This position is a multi-functional role. 

MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (QMS/EMS) RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate, or assist, in identifying how the work that you do that affects the quality or impacts the environmental aspects of the products or services we provide to customer(s).
• Improve your work processes.
• Provide input and verify that documented procedures are adequate and accurate.
• Understand and use your work/job instructions.
• Understand our quality and environmental policies and how they apply to you.
• Keep records and data.
• Participate in internal audits.
• Participate in ongoing process improvement.
• Participate in external registration and surveillance audits.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: High School Diploma or GED
• Good working knowledge of computer operations
• 1 plus years related experience (preferred)

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• Attend company provided annual safety training.
• Willing to complete other training as requested
• Must be able to qualify to wear a cartridge respirator.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED: 

• Computer operation skills
• Basic math skills
• Basic skills reading measuring devices (tape measure) and test equipment
• Able to be comfortable working with different types of machines

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

• While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and sit.  The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work is performed in a manufacturing environment.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles.  The noise level is the work environment, it can be loud.  Safety equipment will be required while performing duties

SELECTION GUIDELINES: 

• Formal application
• Interview with Team Leads and Supervisors
• Drug screen and physical

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The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements or duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.  The job description does not constitute employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

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