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Slitter Operator Kent Adhesive Products Company Kent, OH Job Details Full-time 2 days ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Referral program Qualifications Monitoring machines Inspection gauge Rulers Packing Safety regulations Monitoring dimensions Forklift High school diploma or GED Wrenches Machine operation safety procedures Attention to detail Precision measurement in machining Safety hazards Visual inspection for quality control Hand tools Full Job Description Kent Adhesive Products Company (KAPCO) is a growing manufacturing company in Kent, Ohio. Kapco is a custom coater and converter of flexible pressure-sensitive materials. Founded in 1974 in Kent, Ohio, KAPCO is an innovative business that continues to define higher standards for adhesive applications. All of the company's operations are located in a modern 120,000-square-foot facility. We are currently seeking Slitter Operators for our Fri-Sun 6a-6p shift. This shift offers a 36hr schedule with 40hrs of pay and a 15% shift differential. Additionally we offer a $1/hr attendance bonus. Potential candidates must have a good work ethic, be a team player and exhibit a positive attitude. Must be able to train on the M-Thurs 6a-6p shift. Our ideal candidate is someone who will strive for excellence, will focus on the customer, and do the right thing. They will be flexible and want to be part of the solution. Summary Performs the set-up and operation of slitting machines to convert wide web materials to smaller widths. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Reviews job orders, drawings, specifications, or job cards to determine dimensions and tolerance of finished work, sequence of operation, and set-up requirements. Verifies materials meets specification before processing. Sets-up and operates slitting machine to slit continuous lengths of material to specified widths. Spaces and sets rotary blades on machine shaft according to width specified. Threads and aligns material/materials through machine. Pushes button, turns knob, maneuvers joy stick, or depresses pedal to activate machine. Observes machine operation to detect work piece defects or machine malfunction. Troubleshoots production problems. Measures work dimensions to determine accuracy of machine set-ups and operation. Removes trim and scrap from machine. Loads and unloads materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand or with a hoist, forklift, or other type of lifting device. Assembles, packages, and counts rolls according to work order specifications. Packs work orders for shipment as required; secures and protects materials or products for shipping. Places materials on skids for distribution. Accurately and timely record production information manually and in computer system i.e. Lot numbers, scrap, downtime, finished goods, return to stock inventory, hours, output. Debug/setup/troubleshoot/documentation of product, process and raw material trial/testing to meet customer specification. Calculates/converts various unit of measures SF, YDS, LF, MSI, pairs, sheets, each, and material yield. Checks QA on orders; knows correct ISO standards; makes quality decisions and knows when and to whom to go for advice. Knows, follows and enforces all safety standards. Cleans and maintains workstation. Meets performance standards and efficiencies Other Duties Cuts cores, assembles boxes, and stacks, marks, and packs finished rolls. Performs backup duties for related positions, as required. Serves as a member of various employee committees, as assigned. Other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

High school diploma or GED equivalent. Helpful to have some knowledge of machine operations Helpful to have some knowledge of double coated tapes and pressure sensitive materials. Some knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions common to machining activities. Knowledge of measuring to 1/64" with a ruler; Must be able to read and use calipers in measuring to +/- .005" with a caliper or micrometer. Skill in operating slitters, rulers, shears, calipers, micrometers, spanner wrench, and basic hand tools. Ability to operate machinery according to specifications; Ability to perform arithmetic computations accurately; Ability to calculate material yields; Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; Ability to carry out assigned projects to their completion; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships; Ability to pay close attention to detail; Ability to detect product defects.

Equal Opportunity Employer Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance Ability to

Commute:

Kent, OH 44240 (Required)

Work Location:

In person