Slitter Operator

Wolverine Advanced Materials

Wolverine Advanced Materials produces and sells performance-critical, specialty elastomer-coated metals used in gaskets for automotive & industrial applications; automotive brake noise insulators and NVH (noise, vibration & harshness) damping solutions for automotive.

Wolverine employs approximately 600 people worldwide and has manufacturing operations in Virginia, Florida, Germany, and China, as well as sales & technical offices in Michigan, Germany, Japan, China, Brazil, and India.

Wolverine Advanced Materials, an entity of Center Rock Capital, is a leading developer and manufacturer of high-performance materials. Our core competency is in performance-critical, specialty elastomer–coated metals that offer damping and seal-ability solutions in the automotive and gasket industries.

Center Rock Capital is a company where they see potential where others may not look; and as a team we can find the right solution to the right challenge. For more information, visit

Operates slitter machine to cut material per Job Sheet/Standard Manufacturing Procedure (SMP) specifications by performing the following duties.

• Obtains Job Sheet/SMP from Plexus computer program.
• Reads Job Sheet/SMP to determine number and width of material cuts.
• Sets up blades and spacers per Job Sheet/SMP specifications.
• Sets up exit spacers to direct material to recoiler.
• Operates forklift to transport material.
• Cuts core to length according to specifications.
• Operates tilt cart to load coil material onto uncoiler.
• Processes material through machine to slit material.
• Uses caliper, micrometer and tape measure to measure material dimensions to ensure that slit material meets specifications.
• Bands, ties, tapes, and otherwise fastens finished material.
• Loads material on skids for transportation using power hoist.
• Completes Slitter Log with applicable information and records into Plexus computer program.
• Prints individual and master labels from Plexus computer program.
• Performs routine/general maintenance on machine.
• Notifies supervisor/team lead of safety or quality concerns.
• Cleans tools, equipment, machines, and work area.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor/ team lead.
• Packages and labels material according to specifications.

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED). Knowledge of basic computer and keyboard use. Ability to use measurement tools such as calipers and micrometers.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Forklift license recommended.
• Ability to work any continuous or fixed shift schedule including any day of the calendar week as required for operation of the position and mandatory overtime as implemented by management.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The above is intended to describe the general content of, and the requirements for, the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

Wolverine Advanced Materials is an Equal Employment Opportunity Company