3rd Shift-Slitter Operator

WHAT IS TEKNIPLEX? 

TekniPlex Healthcare is a respected business partner that specializes in the manufacturing of medical and pharmaceutical packaging for companies around the world. We aim to deliver better patient outcomes by manufacturing products that allow for less invasive procedures, reduced pain, faster healing, and safer drug delivery. We are currently hiring for teammates in our Slitting Department, located in Madison, WI. 

JOB SUMMARY 

Operate the slitter while following customer quality specifications, ensuring dimensions, sizes of rolls, quantity and print quality are accurate. Perform rework/rewinding of rolls with identified defects from primary operations. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  

Prepares finished product to ship according to customer requirements 

Monitor and direct the activities of the Slitter Assistant by monitoring their work and advising and/or guiding as needed 

Train Slitter Assistant to a comfortable level of proficiency that will allow them to run through breaks and fill-in as an operator as needed 

Work with supervision, planning and Quality to get rework completed efficiently 

Ensure proper and accurate set up of the machine including the following: 

Review job folder and data on computer regarding job 

Use hoist to hang rolls 

Review blueprints and complete slitting checklist to obtain accurate customer specifications 

Set web guides and knives pursuant to customer specifications 

Wipe rollers with alcohol, adjust gauges, adjust cores or spacers and put lay down arms on slitter 

Prepare machine (check specifications) for next job by reviewing job folder and data on computer 

Ensure machine is operating according to process specifications 

Watch for wrinkles, voids, print quality, and fisheyes on current job running 

Record sets on AS400 and daily totals on scoreboards as required 

Set footage counter, hang rolls, cut out press stops and splices 

Cut cores as required 

Take sets off slitter and put cores on slitter 

Obtain and deliver samples as agreed upon to the lab for Quality Assurance 

Help assistants by labelling, bagging, and putting away sets as time permits 

Assist with rewind/rework operations as necessary 

Follow all safety rules 

Complete other duties as assigned by Manufacturing Supervisor 

This job/role is responsible for helping the site meet their quality objectives. 

Other duties as assigned  

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 

Proficient mathematical and measurement skills.  Knowledge of metric conversions 

1-2 years slitter assistant experience preferred 

Ability to run multiple job simultaneously 

Ability to handle project-type work while working individually with little supervision 

Experience working with production computer software 

Broad knowledge of product and customer specifications 

Mechanical knowledge of and ability to adjust gauges, scales and hand tools 

Strong attention to detail 

Microsoft Suite knowledge  

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• LANGUAGE SKILLS 
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and legibly complete time cards and work orders.  Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures and read blueprints and technical drawings, such as machine, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical.  Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small groups situations to other employees of the organization.  Ability to effective present information and respond to questions form groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. 
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• MATHEMATICAL SKILLS 
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.  Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra, geometry, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. 
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• REASONING ABILITY 
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variable in situations where only limited standardization exists.  Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.  Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form. 
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• 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.  Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
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• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. 
• WORK ENVIRONMENT  
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration.  The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic, flammable or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; and extreme heat.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate 
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
• Equal Opportunity Company  
• Tekniplex is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. 
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