Slitter Operator - Night Shift

Fitesa is a global leader in nonwoven fabric solutions, specializing in providing innovative fabrics the hygiene, medical, and industrial markets. Our North American headquarters in Simpsonville, SC has an excellent opportunity for a Slitter Machine Operator to join our growing team.

In addition to a highly competitive pay structure, we offer these additional benefits:

Fitesa Benefits:

• Paid vacation
• 10 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays
• 7% 401(K) paid by the company up to 4% dollar for dollar match + additional 3% annual company contribution
• Flexible insurance packages with no waiting period for medical, vision, and dental benefits

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1+ years' experience running a Slitting machine
• Non-woven experience (Preferred)

Summary(What/Why/Coverage)-Main   Activities: 

The Slitter Operator position is responsible for assisting/operating on the Slitter and for labeling and packaging finished goods according to customer specification under the general supervision and direction of the team lead or manager.

Core Competencies:

• Strong organizational skills.
• Detail oriented with a focus on quality.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Strong computer skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork.

Behavioral   Competencies:

• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated familiarity with manufacturing processes/equipment preferably of a large size, high speed nature.
• Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, conflict-resolution, and decision-making skills.
• Strong organization skills with attention to detail.
• Possesses a quality and customer-focused mindset.
• Willingness and ability to train, motivate, and coach other team members.
• Able to successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Willingness and ability to learn and perform in other functions in the plant.
• Thorough knowledge of the occupation hazards and corresponding safety precautions necessary for the safe performance of        assigned duties.
• Willing and able to work flexible hours including rotating shifts as needed.
• Possess communication skills to relate effectively with people of diverse background.

Technical   Competencies:

• Proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to understand and interpret process settings and center lines.
• Ability to use a calculator.
• Ability to learn and become proficient with FIRM, ADP, and other database and tracking software.
• Ability to read/interpret Fitesa product codes, production schedules, and operations documents.
• Advanced troubleshooting skills and good mechanical abilities. 

· Ability to apply basic math skills.

· Ability to read and interpret measurements in standard and metric systems.

· Statistical   analysis skills with the ability to audit against goals.

Key Responsibilities (What/How):

Operations:

• Assist in thread-up of slitter.
• Perform slitter hoist inspection. 
• Operation of slitter hoist.
• Operation of Corematic.
• Monitors slitter.
• Loading of unit rolls and removal of mandrels.
• Interaction with Acelli computer to enter packaging specifications. 
• Selecting and setting up appropriate header size.
• Operation of stretch wrapper and associated equipment.
• Create labels for rolls and packages per standards, ensuring labels are accurate on each roll and package.
• Handling and packaging of finished slit rolls (manual and/or automatic system working with robots.
• Communicate with off-going and on-coming operators to ensure proper handoff.
• Perform shift clean-up.
• Assist in down day activities per team leader instructions.
• Provide coverage during absence of other shift technicians.
• Operates manufacturing equipment within the specified limits of the appropriate Standard Operating Conditions.
• Assist other team members as needed.
• All other duties as assigned.

Quality:

• Ensure rolls and packages are made per quality standards.
• Ensuring labels are accurate on each roll and package.
• Cut samples for quality testing.
• Ensure proper quality disposition of rolls per QC substandard report.
• Maintain work area to 5S (OLA) standards.
• Ensure finished rolls meet specifications defined in Operations Documents.
• Sustain proper removal of nonwoven defects, proper disposition of defective rolls, and process material deemed substandard        by Lab.
• Initiate Temporary Change Notice when required.

Safety: 

• Follow all Simpsonville Site Safety rules.
• Execute log out tag out procedures as necessary. 
• Maintain work area to 5S (OLA) standards.
• Complete all assigned safety training – initial and ongoing. 
• Wear proper PPE including safety shoes, safety glasses, ear protection, and any other designated PPE for individual        tasks indicated in work instructions. 

Physical   Demands:

This position requires frequently lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds and occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds. The position requires frequent lifting, walks and stands for long periods of time, and performs strenuous physical labor under extreme temperatures. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Additional   Information:

Eligibility to apply is in accordance with Fitesa hiring policies and practices. Please contact Fitesa   HR with questions regarding eligibility.  

Fitesa offers a great work   environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. Fitesa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Fitesa will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.