Slitter Operator - 2nd Shift - Beontag

Beontag is a global business enabler that serves as one of the world’s leading providers of IoT solutions and graphic and label materials. With operations in more than 15 countries and a footprint in over 40 markets, the multinational company offers end-to-end product capabilities for a range of industries and businesses, driving seamless communication between companies, products, and people.

Beontag’s business is underpinned by modern manufacturing facilities, strategic investments, R&D, and a range of highly qualified teams. Furthermore, the multinational is fully committed to enabling positive impacts across the entire value chain. As a member of the UN Global Compact since 2021, Beontag offers its customers a series of increasingly sustainable products while also working towards a diverse and equitable work environment.

The Slitter Operator position is responsible for operating a machine to slit continuous lengths of laminated paper and film products into specified widths that meet customer specifications.   

• Adjusts blades according to width specified on slitting work order and sets up run speeds i.e., adjust guides, loading or unloading of material as required through machine. 

• Installs spacers to adjust spacing to specified tolerances and cores in arbors. 

• Operates machine and observes flow of material through machine to detect defects, irregular cutting and/or winding of material i.e., control panel (use buttons stop, start, and regulate speed of machine, adjust side tension, down pressure, and break tension). 

• Follows slitting job order instruction regarding packing, splice specifications, core diameter, rewind directions, splicing, length and width of the cuts. 

• Threads the web through slitter and verifies dimensions of cut to specifications, using tape measure. 

• Observes slitting and rewinding operation and examines clean slit cuts.  

• Reports any necessary maintenance of the machine, and or unsafe working conditions to management. 

• Complies with safety regulations and maintains orderly work areas. 

• Cross-trains in Packing of Materials  

• Tow Motor/Forklift Certification Training as required.  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.   

Education and/or Experience: 

• High School Diploma or GED  

• Tow Motor/Forklift experience preferred 

• Previous manufacturing experience preferred 

• Previous machine operator experience in slitting or similar highly desirable
• Ability to read a tape measure in millimeters and inches, blue prints, and drawings 

• Must be able to follow written and oral instruction

• Must be able to work overtime including short-notice requests

• Possess basic math skills 

Reasoning Ability 

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed and involved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. 

The ability to recognize and evaluate technical issues and limitations is required. The ability to define and manage expectations is critical. The ability to make sound decisions and actions is required. 

Ability to access risk associated with product compliance and regulation and awareness of when to communicate changes to risk. 

Physical Requirements 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms sit, climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 85 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. 

Direct Reports 

No 

Travel 

0% 

Equal Employment Opportunity 

Technicote, a Beontag Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.  

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. 

Disclaimer 

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.