Slitter Operator

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1,500 sign on bonus

Job Summary

We are looking for a Slitter Machine Operator for our organization. The primary role of a Slitter Operator is setting-up and operating a slitting machine to cut rolls of Protective Film to documented specifications and/or winding or rewinding as necessary to ensure optimum safety, quality and production while minimizing cost, energy, and waste in our team-based environment. In this role, you will operator out of our Conover, NC facility, reporting to the Production Manager

Duties/Responsibilities

• Support Environmental Health & Safety for the facility, following all current policies and procedures and making an effort to improve the Environmental Health and Safety performance of our facility.
• Set-up and operate slitter machines to efficiency, quality and order specifications.
• Spaces rotary slitter knifes or razor blades on machine shaft or holding device according to specified width and secures blades in position
• Maintain visual workplace standards.
• Complete required paperwork including visual check sheets and run condition sheets
• Monitors and maintains quality by looking for defects in the products
• Safely operate Jib hoists and pallet jacks
• Meets established production goals
• Enters production data in SAP
• Actively participate in all Continuous Improvement, Safety and Quality initiatives
• Performs housekeeping duties to ensure a clean and safe work environment
• Understands and supports PolyMask Quality Policy.
• Understands PolyMask Quality Objectives, and aids in the achievement of them.
• Contributes to the continual improvement of PolyMask's Quality Management System by following current written policies, procedures, and work instructions, etc., while providing constructive feedback, input, and suggestions.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)
• Prior experience in slitting operation is preferred but not required
• A minimum of 1 year of experience operating Production/Converting equipment in a Manufacturing setting
• Ability to lift, push, pull and carry up to 50 pounds
• Ability to quantify results, identify new opportunities, adapt to change and interface with all levels of management