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.