Slitter Machine Operator

Job Description:

We provide a safety-first culture, a clean and air-conditioned work environment, and opportunity for pay and skill advancement through our operator level program.

$2,500 SIGN-ON BONUS! $250 paid at hire, $500 paid at 3/6/9 months, $750 paid after one year of employment.

Starting pay is $18.25/hour. 1st shift hours are M-F 6:00am to 2:30pm.

Our slitting operators are responsible for set up and operation of multi-blade slitting machines to convert large rolls of ink-coated polyester film into smaller rolls per customer specification. Operators are also responsible for quality testing, material handling, data entry and packing duties.

Essential Duties

• Load/unload materials, machine components and completed work product from machine.

• Set blades and/or blade bar according to specifications; place, align and secure fixtures, guides, sensors, rollers, tension bars or other mechanisms, and thread material through machine/rollers.

• Set machine controls and make needed adjustments before and during machine operations using machine's computerized and/or manual controls including speed, cutting tension, pressure, etc. Clear machinery jams and/or malfunctions.

• Inspect completed work including visual inspection, plugging and gauging rolls, or other quality checks per specifications.

• Record production related data and enter into ERP system.

• Prepare product for shipment. May include trimming/pressing rolls; applying flanges; printing and applying tags/labels to rolls and boxes; bagging rolls; packing rolls into boxes; banding with strapping machine; moving boxes to pallet, inventory shelf or other designated area.

• Ensure machines are routinely maintained using chemicals/solvents.

• Ensure that specific product material stocks are available and ready for production runs, and that items in low supply are replaced.

• Use hydraulic lift, electric floorwalker or carts as needed to move and/or handle jumbo rolls of product and/or packed boxes of product.

• Crosstrain on slitting equipment in other teams and assist other slitter operators as needed.

• Observe all operation and safety rules and procedures.

Qualifications

• Our ideal candidate has a stable employment history, a positive and collaborative attitude, a desire to learn, and a demonstrated ability to work safely in producing a quality product. Candidates selected for employment must pass a post-offer drug screen and background check.

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

• Prior applicable manufacturing experience preferred.

• Basic computer/keyboarding experience preferred including data entry and lookups.

• Ability to work overtime/flexible shift as business needs dictate

• Physical requirements include constant standing/walking, use of upper extremities to handle/manipulate, and ability to visually identify product quality defects; frequent twisting/turning, stepping up/down, reaching outward/upward; lift/carry up to 45 lbs., and bending/squatting (specific machines).

Additional Information

Our employees enjoy a full benefit package which includes competitively priced medical plan options with FSA and HSA plans, dental, prescription drug, vision, 401(k) with a company match, life insurance, wellness programs, employee discounts, 12 paid holidays per year, vacation and sick time starting in year of hire, and a corporate matching gift program for charitable donations!

Coding Products (Kalkaska, MI) is a member of the Specialty Films Division of Illinois Tool Works (NYSE: ITW), a Fortune 200 global diversified industrial manufacturer. ITW Specialty Films manufactures and markets specialized coated films for the Secure ID, Medical Specialty Bag, and Financial Card markets. We offer a safe, clean work environment with a stable company and a dynamic, collaborative, growth-oriented team.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the online application system due to your disability, please email [email protected] to request assistance. No other requests will be acknowledged.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues' unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.