Slitting Operator (1st Shift)

SUMMARY:

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: 1st/6:45am-3:00pm

DESCRIPTION:

A Slitter Operator is responsible for the preparation and processing of material in and out of the Slitting Operation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Follow all Tri-Seal 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

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. 
• Ability to print simple sentences and legibly complete reports and time cards.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal instructions.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Ability to add and subtract three digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. 

• Ability to perform these operations using units of weight measurement, volume, and distance.

• Ability to measure within a 64th of an inch and other measurements in metrics.
• Ability to convert a fraction to a decimal within 64th of an inch

REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. 
• Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in standardized situations.

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.

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

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; heights; fumes or airborne particles; toxic, flammable or caustic chemicals; skin irritants; outside weather conditions; high heat; and risk of static shock. 
• The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.
• The employee is regularly required to work with others, but may occasionally work alone. 

BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Health Savings Accounts
• Voluntary Insurance (e.g. Critical Illness, etc.)
• Sign On Bonus (3/6 months)
• Shift Differential