Set-up Slitter

Overview

The Set-up Slitter is tasked with preparing the slitting line by precisely assembling and installing the necessary slitter tooling such as knives, spacers, and shims in accordance with customer requirements, production specifications, and company procedures. This role is essential for ensuring tooling is configured correctly, maintained properly, and ready for safe and effective production.

Key Responsibilities

• Configure slitter tooling based on production demands and setup documentation.
• Interpret technical layouts, schematics, work orders, and setup sheets accurately to prepare machinery.
• Install and secure tooling on the slitter heads maintaining prescribed standards and tolerances.
• Relocate and position slitter heads as new jobs begin or complete.
• Conduct inspections and upkeep of tooling to keep knives sharp, clean, and operational.
• Arrange for servicing and sharpening of knives when necessary.
• Inform the Production Supervisor about any tooling defects, shortages, or quality issues with knives, shims, spacers, or other parts.
• Assist Slitter Operators and production staff to maintain smooth workflow.
• Keep accurate records of production setups and maintenance activities.
• Perform additional related tasks as assigned.

Quality, Safety & Environmental Duties

• Identify, record, and report product or process non-conformities.
• Take part in corrective and preventative actions and support continuous improvements.
• Validate the effectiveness of corrective measures.
• Ensure non-conforming products are properly labeled and not processed further until resolved.
• Adhere to quality standards, environmental, health, and safety policies.
• Promote a safe workplace using personal protective equipment and following safety protocols.
• Maintain housekeeping standards following 5S principles.
• Foster teamwork and operational excellence in a continuous improvement culture.
• Maintain reliable transportation and be flexible to work all shifts as scheduled.
• Be prepared to advance into a Slitter Operator role to support operations, if required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Between 1 to 3 years of experience with slitting lines, machine setup, or related manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with slitting equipment, tooling, and setup processes.
• Proficiency reading and interpreting specifications, schematics, and instructions.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and keen attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and teamwork abilities.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts including days, afternoons, and nights.

Compensation and Incentives

The role offers a base hourly wage of $35.46 CAD and is eligible for a short-term incentive plan contingent on both business and personal performance. Incentive awards are discretionary and not guaranteed.