SUMMARY

Performs a variety of semi-skilled work in the set-up and operation of slitting machines to convert wide web materials to smaller widths.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reviews job orders, drawings, specifications, or job cards to determine dimensions and tolerance of finished work, sequence of operation, and set-up requirements.
• Verifies materials meets specification before processing.
• Sets-up and operates slitting machine to slit continuous lengths of material to specified widths.
• Spaces and sets rotary blades on machine shaft according to width specified.
• Threads and aligns material/materials through machine.
• Pushes button, turns knob, maneuvers joy stick, or depresses pedal to activate machine.
• Observes machine operation to detect work piece defects or machine malfunction. Troubleshoots production problems.
• Measures work dimensions to determine accuracy of machine set-ups and operation.
• Removes trim and scrap from machine.
• Loads and unloads materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand or with a hoist, forklift, or other type of lifting device.
• Assembles, packages, and counts rolls according to work order specifications.
• Packs work orders for shipment as required; secures and protects materials or products for shipping.
• Places materials on skids for distribution.
• Accurately and timely record production information manually and in computer system i.e. Lot numbers, scrap, downtime, finished goods, return to stock inventory, hours, output.
• Debug/setup/troubleshoot/documentation of product, process and raw material trial/testing to meet customer specification.
• Calculates/converts various unit of measures SF, YDS, LF, MSI, pairs, sheets, each, and material yield.
• Checks QA on orders; knows correct ISO standards; makes quality decisions and knows when and to whom to go for advice.
• Knows, follows and enforces all safety standards.
• Cleans and maintains workstation.
• Meets performance standards and efficiencies

OTHER DUTIES

• Cuts cores, assembles boxes, and stacks, marks, and packs finished rolls.
• Performs backup duties for related positions, as required
• Serves as a member of employee committees, as assigned
• Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Graduation from high school diploma or GED equivalent
• Helpful to have some knowledge of machine operations
• Helpful to have some knowledge of double coated tapes and pressure sensitive materials.
• Some knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions common to machining activities.
• Knowledge of measuring to 1/64" with a ruler; Must be able to read and use calipers in measuring to +/- .005" with a caliper or micrometer.
• Skill in operating slitters, rulers, shears, calipers, micrometers, spanner wrench, and basic hand tools.
• Ability to operate machinery according to specifications; Ability to perform arithmetic computations accurately; Ability to calculate material yields; Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; Ability to carry out assigned projects to their completion; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships; Ability to pay close attention to detail; Ability to detect product defects.

Equal Opportunity Employer