Slitter Operator/Films Helper

Loparex LLC is the world's largest manufacturer of extrusion base and silicone coated release liners for the converting industry. We have manufacturing operations throughout the U.S., Europe, China, and India. The Malvern facility annually supplies three billion square feet of release liner worldwide. We are currently looking for high energy, safety focused and motivated individuals to join our Malvern, PA workforce as Slitter Operator/Films Helper.

Must be able to work 24/7 rotating shifts working 2 weeks of dayshift and 2 weeks of nightshift including 2 weekends a month. Overtime availability.

Position Summary:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Understand and follow all applicable safety and environmental requirements.
• Understand and follow parameters and specifications on work orders, schedules, and special instructions.
• Set up machines, ensuring proper operation. Bring master rolls to machine, thread film, ensuring accurate rewind, footage, cores and blade sizes. Set web guide, brake, tension and laydown pressure.
• Observe flow of material through machine to detect irregular cutting and winding, ensuring specifications are correct.
• Operate machines independently or with other personnel to slit and rewind various materials according to current standards and procedures.
• Monitor Equipment and processes for stability or changes in conditions. Take actions to correct problems so that productivity and waste are controlled to current standards.
• Understand and follow the sampling plan for the product being produced. Verify product produced on the assigned production line meets quality standards for properties and characteristics.
• Troubleshoot and correct process and material issues as they occur to control the quality and output of the assigned production process to current defined standards.
• Input production data into the shop floor computerized reporting systems to provide complete and accurate documents and records.
• Operate industrial crane hoist to assist in loading or moving materials and products.
• General housekeeping to keep work areas clean, neat, and orderly and perform routine maintenance as required.
• Monitor material status and availability in the assigned area of responsibility to ensure commodities, packaging materials, operating supplies, and raw materials are prepared and ready for the next 4 hours. Keep the Supervisor / other Operators informed of problems in availability of materials so that corrections or decisions can be made with 2 hours' notice.
• Work to support continuous operations. This includes working to minimize downtime, especially around breaks, mealtime, shift changes, communicating to preceding and following shifts on issues and status of the production process, and leaving the following shift prepared for the next 4 hours. When assigned as a helper, keep the Line Operator advised of the materials status and machine adjustments as needed.
• It is understood that this list of responsibilities is not all encompassing and that we are all expected to do any other duties that may be assigned to our jobs.

REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or previous work experience to meet the job expectations preferred.
• Must have good record for attendance and punctuality and decorum.
• Must work in a team environment, cooperating with co-workers and production leaders.
• Must have good basic math skills for calculations.
• Must be able to write and clearly communicate numbers and process information.
• Must be able to read and understand written forms and instructions.
• Must have basic computer skills (navigation skills).
• Must be able to read and understand written forms and instructions.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to climb stairs, reach, bend and push-pull.

Benefits include:

• Competitive pay rates starting at $28.18 per hour with pay increase every 26 weeks.
• Full benefit plan including medical, dental, and vision which start on 91st day of employment
• Two week's of vacation after six months
• 12 paid holidays
• Uniform and safety shoe, and safety glasses allowance
• United Steelworkers Union Local #333 Pension Plan (after probation)

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.

Must pass all three pre-employment testings. (Lifting test, drug test, and background check.)