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Slit Film Operator Job at Engineered Floors, LLC in Bridgeport

Engineered Floors, LLC, Bridgeport, AL, United States


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.

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