Slit Film Operator

Job Summary:

A Slit Film Operator maintains and operates a film extrusion line to cut continuous lengths of extruded film. The individual strands are threaded through tension bars and feed rollers onto a winder for packaging. Once the packages are full, the Slit Film Operator removes them off the winders and or conveyor belt and loads them on doffing racks.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all aspects of Slit Film production, including: setting up the winder with empty cores, operating the machine, monitoring product for quality and maintaining all equipment in top condition

• Perform necessary pre-operation activities to ensure proper equipment start-up, operation and reduced downtime

• Load empty tubes on to winders or in to tube magazines.

• Thread film material over tension bars, between feed rollers and slitter blades

• Thread slitted material (ends) onto winder for packaging

• Doff finished packages according to specifications to assure the finished product meets all standards

• Inspect and eliminate waste

• Prepare required production paperwork

• Work in a team environment

• Maintain and keep the work area clean and organized

• Report all defects and damages to the supervisor

Performance Expectations (if applicable):

• Manufacturing and/or machine operation experience preferred

• Lifting, reaching, standing, stooping and bending is required throughout the shift

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

• Must be able to distinguish colors and shades

• Must be able to use scissors and a utility knife

• Must be able to read, write and speak English

• Must be able to perform basic math calculations

Experience/Education Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

• Must be able to read and write and do basic addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication.

• Computer knowledge or data entry skills are a necessary part of the job.

Other Requirements:

• Overtime is required on occasion.

• Must be capable of functioning without direct supervision.

• Perform any other duties as assigned.

• All accidents must be reported immediately.