Slitter Operator - 2nd Shift (3:30 PM - 12:00 AM)

Title

Slitting Associate 1

JOB #

JD-135

Date 

August 26, 2024

FLSA

Non-Exempt

LOCATION

McHenry

REPORTS TO

Production Manager

POSITION SUMMARY

Operate Slitter in accordance with production orders, production schedules, and quality standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Understands instructions given by the Team Leaders or Production Manager and follows them accurately. Asks questions when uncertain
• Reviews and understands the production order and any special instructions. Asks for clarification if required.
• Sets up and operates Slitting equipment with supervision of the Team Leader. Communicates with Material Handlers material requirements to meet production or packaging demands.
• While running the slitting equipment, able to load material, set correct blade position, satisfactory run according to work order, complete work order in timely manner.
• Able to troubleshoot faults during running. This includes tension, cut quality, rewind quality and machine problems.
• Works in the spirit of Learning. Able to be cross-trained on different machines and processes. 
• Verifies the quality of the products will meet or exceed the quality standards of both the customer and Jessup Manufacturing. Able to detect defects in material. Reports defects to Team Leader
• Calculates all material usage, including scrap, accurately and neatly and records on work orders
• Labels all finished product with accurate part numbers, work order numbers, lot numbers, customer information, and any other information required to efficiently process the product. Label unused raw material for return to warehouse
• Recognizes existing or potential equipment problems and reports to Team Leader or Production Manager
• Suggests process improvements to improve quality, efficiency, safety and communication
• Maintains excellent attendance and punctuality according to the JMC employee handbook
• Follows all safety practices and immediately corrects or reports unsafe conditions. Maintains a clean and orderly work area
• Exhibits the Jessup Success Factors while performing the responsibilities
• Performs other duties as assigned by Team Leader

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE 

• High school or equivalent
• Entry level position

SKILLS

• Ability to read and understand production orders and verbal instructions
• Ability to neatly and accurately record data
• Ability to calculate basic math problems
• Ability to read a tape measure accurately
• Must be able to push, pull, or make other movements to transfer material from one location to other. Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs. of weight