Slitter Operator
Date: May 2020
Classification: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Plant Manager/Production Supervisor
JOB DESCRIPTION
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Summary
The Slitter Operator is part of a production line crew and is responsible for the preparation and processing of metal in and out of the Slitting Machine.
Essential Functions
- To utilize proper handling procedures to ensure that metal product is not damaged
- To ensure all material is properly labelled, identified and packed
- To report any non-conforming metal product
- To work safely and always use proper PPE
- To always follow company rules, regulations and procedures
- 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 coils.
- Selects, cleans, installs spacers and knives on arbors and hones knives with oilstone to remove nicks.
- Installs rubber sleeves over spacers to provide gripping surface for rollers and to facilitate movement of material being slit.
- Lowers the arbor until knives mesh, and measures clearance with feeler gauge.
- Threads sheeting through slitter and verifies dimension of cut specifications.
- Secures strips on recoiler, adjusts guides and roller tension with hand crank, thread edge trim to scrap winder and starts machine.
- Observes slitting and rewinding operation and examines cut strips for flatness, burrs on edges and surface defects.
- Will observe the machine and is required to communicate mechanical or quality issues timely
- Will ensure the work area is consistently kept in compliance with all housekeeping and safety standards
- Responsible for arranging stacking panels according to packaging specification
- Responsible for meeting standards relating to productivity and quality daily
- Filling out and submitting required paperwork daily
- Other duties as assigned
Competencies
- Attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to understand and interpret order requirements
- Able to work as part of a team
- Must be able to read, write and speak English
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position working Monday thru Friday plus weekends, at least 8 hours per day with additional hours as necessary.
Preferred Education and Experience
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Safety awareness
- Knowledge of ISO Quality Systems
- Good mechanical abilities
- Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English
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