Operator/Slitting 2nd Shift

Job Description

Job Description

About Company:

Since 1919, we at Forbo Movement Systems have been the specialists for high-quality conveyor and processing belts, versatile plastic modular belts, homogeneous conveyor belts, efficient power transmission belts and precise timing and flat belts. Our innovative solutions for production, material flow and logistics contribute significantly to the competitiveness of our customers. In addition to our focus on quality and innovation, we consistently focus on sustainability. Through continuous improvements, we also support the sustainability efforts of our customers.

About the Role:

Under minimum supervision, work safely and efficiently to meet production schedules and quality standards by performing Slitting processes and operating necessary equipment.

Tasks and Duties:

• Regular and predictable attendance.
• Set up equipment according to work order requirements
• Maintain tight tolerances
• Knowledge of different splice types
• Knowledge of Basic Nomencalture of material types
• Independently set up equipment necessary to properly process belting material in accordance with quality control standards and specifications on the order.
• Check work for accuracy and immediately take order to next workstation (or to stock or shipping dept., depending on type of order).
• Follow safety procedure and work carefully at all times to prevent injuries and to avoid damage to company property.
• Effectively communicate and cooperate with supervisors and co-workers to achieve company goals and objectives.

Requirements

Position requires, but is not limited to the following demands/factors:

PHYSICAL:

• -Occasional to frequent heavy lifting of belting material weighing up to at least 50 lbs.
• -Continuous standing and walking
• -Frequent handling, pulling, and pushing using medium force
• -Occasional stooping, crouching, reaching and twisting
• -Occasional, light pressure use of hand-arm and leg-foot controls to operate machinery and equipment
• -Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less to be able to accurately read printed workshop order form and perform precision work involving exact measurements of length, width and thickness of various belting material
• -Hear and speak clearly and distinctly to understand and verbally communicate with co-workers and others

ENVIRONMENTAL:

• -Works around and with cutting tools, forklifts, and other machinery which could cause cuts, abrasions, bruises, burns or fractures to hands and other body parts
• -Possible exposure to chemical vapors/odors
• -Temperature range, 68 to 72 degrees Farenheit
• -Humidity level, 50 - 55%

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. GED or High School equivalent
2. Ability to read and understand written order specifications in English and the Metric system
3. Ability to independently and safely set up necessary machinery and operate related tools/equipment

It is the policy of Forbo Movement Systems to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law