Slitter Operator

Slitter Operator Key Responsibilities

• Operates routine production machinery in accordance with prints and specifications provided.
• Carry out routine activities that produces the required quantity of parts within established specifications and tolerances.
• Measures finished parts with precision tools, ensuring compliance with function, quality, and cosmetic specifications.
• Maintains logs and records of units produced. Report any errors resulting in rejected or discarded pieces.
• Inspects equipment prior to use to ensure proper setup and alignment; performs basic and routine adjustments and maintenance.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly work area.
• Follow safety regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Duties and expectations in the job are:
  Ability to perform operations as a Loc Rim Slitter Operator per ISO Work Instructions and the following:
  Set up, adjust and operate slitting machine. Slit paper tubes into a prescribed number of bodies. Transport tubes from winder to slitter when necessary. Assist Band Press Operator in die changes of bottom crimp press. Duties also include check and follow specifications of the production order. Set slitting blades to required length of drum body height and to the relation with the slitter mandrel.
  
  Set rolls for drum diameter. Adjust back plate for slitting. Make simple adjustment to indexing and upending equipment to accommodate various drum lengths. Position tubes on mandrel actuating machine with push button controls. Slide drum bodies from mandrel onto upending equipment. Visually inspect cut edges of slit bodies to determine when cutter blades should be replaced or ground, removing blades as required.
  
  Check drum bodies periodically for correct length. Report to Supervisor improper functioning of the machine or unsatisfactory quality of the product. Keep assigned area and equipment clean and orderly. Maintain production and spoilage records as required. Turn off machine and conveying equipment when leaving work area. Perform all other detail duties which are inherent in the job, but which are not listed among the principle duties outlined above.
• Ability to perform light maintenance requirements.
• Meet production standards set for this line.
• Work in a safe and efficient manner per the JSA.

• Typically possesses a high school diploma (or equivalent) and up to 2 years of relevant experience.

• Willingness to follow directions and work well in a team.
• Ability to interpret and translate job specifications for production machineries.
• Fundamental understanding of or the ability to quickly learn production equipment.

The pay for this position is $23.05 per hour. The position may also be eligible for a short-term incentive.

Greif offers a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive core benefits, paid time off, and a range of local benefits for eligible colleagues.

We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits and opportunity for growth. Greif is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of sex, race, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic. For more information read Greif’s Equal Opportunity Policy.