Slitter Operator-2nd Shift

  • TEKNI PLEX INC
  • Madison, Wisconsin
  • Full Time
JOB REQUIREMENTS: WHAT IS TEKNIPLEX? TekniPlex Healthcare is a respected

business partner that specializes in the manufacturing of medical and

pharmaceutical packaging for companies around the world. We aim to

deliver better patient outcomes by manufacturing products that allow for

less invasive procedures, reduced pain, faster healing, and safer drug

delivery. We are currently hiring for teammates in our Slitting

Department, located in Madison, WI. JOB SUMMARY Operate the slitter

while following customer quality specifications, ensuring dimensions,

sizes of rolls, quantity and print quality are accurate. Perform

rework/rewinding of rolls with identified defects from primary

operations. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Prepares finished product to

ship according to customer requirements Monitor and direct the

activities of the Slitter Assistant by monitoring their work and

advising and/or guiding as needed Train Slitter Assistant to a

comfortable level of proficiency that will allow them to run through

breaks and fill-in as an operator as needed Work with supervision,

planning and Quality to get rework completed efficiently Ensure proper

and accurate set up of the machine including the following: Review job

folder and data on computer regarding job Use hoist to hang rolls Review

blueprints and complete slitting checklist to obtain accurate customer

specifications Set web guides and knives pursuant to customer

specifications Wipe rollers with alcohol, adjust gauges, adjust cores or

spacers and put lay down arms on slitter Prepare machine (check

specifications) for next job by reviewing job folder and data on

computer Ensure machine is operating according to process specifications

Watch for wrinkles, voids, print quality, and fisheyes on current job

running Record sets on AS400 and daily totals on scoreboards as required

Set footage counter, hang rolls, cut out press stops and splices Cut

cores as required Take sets off slitter and put cores on slitter Obtain

and deliver samples as agreed upon to the lab for Quality Assurance Help

assistants by labelling, bagging, and putting away sets as time permits

Assist with rewind/rework operations as necessary Follow all safety

rules Complete other duties as assigned by Manufacturing Supervisor This

job/role is responsible for helping the site meet their quality

objectives. Other duties as assigned REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Proficient

mathematical and measurement skills. Knowledge of metric conversions 1-2

years slitter assistant experience preferred Ability to run multiple job

simultaneously Ability to handle project-type work while working

individually with little supervision Experience working with production

computer software Broad knowledge of product and customer specifications

Mechanical knowledge of and ability to adjust gauges, scales and hand

tools Strong attention to detail Microsoft Suite knowledge LANGUAGE

SKILLS Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules,

operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to

write routine reports and legibly complete time cards and work orders.

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures and read

blueprints and technical drawings, such as machine, mechanical,

pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical. Ability to effectively present

information in one-on-one and small groups situations to other employees

of the organization. Ability to effective present information and

respond to questions form groups of managers, clients, customers, and

the general public. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS 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.

Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra, geometry, fractions,

percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. REASONING

ABILITY Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety o

variable in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written,

oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to define problems, collect

data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret

an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or

diagram form. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are

representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully

perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations

will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the

essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the

employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The

employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel

and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to

sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or

smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds,

frequently 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. WORK ENVIRONMENT While performing the duties of this job, the

employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration.

The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes

or airborne particles; toxic, flammable or caustic chemicals; outside

weather conditions; and extreme heat. The noise level in the work

environment is usually moderate The work environment characteristics

described here are representative of those an employee encounters while

performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable

accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to

perform the essential functions. Equal Opportunity Company Tekniplex is

proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide

equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion,

color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military

veteran\'s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family

structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or

information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as

the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without

reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal,

state, or local law. \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:

Job ID: 483279353
Originally Posted on: 6/29/2025

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