Precision Slitting Machine Technician
Location: Madison, IN (42750)
A day in this role
You arrive, review the production schedule, and dial in the slitter for the first run. Blade spacing is set to exact specs, guides are aligned, and a quick safety check confirms the line is ready. As material feeds through, you watch tension, edge alignment, and cut qualitymaking fine adjustments to keep everything within tolerance. Finished rolls are checked, labeled, and documented, and between runs you perform light maintenance, clean your station, and coordinate with teammates to keep throughput on target.
What you’ll handle
- Configure and run slitting equipment to meet precise width and length requirements.
- Continuously monitor operations, adjusting settings to uphold quality metrics and production efficiency.
- Verify output against specifications through routine measurements and visual checks.
- Complete preventive and routine care on the slitter to sustain peak performance.
- Keep the workspace orderly and follow established safety procedures at all times.
- Partner with coworkers to troubleshoot machine or material issues quickly.
- Record production details and escalate discrepancies to leadership.
What you’ll bring
- High school diploma or equivalent; manufacturing or technical coursework is beneficial.
- Hands-on experience operating slitting or related converting machinery preferred.
- Strong mechanical sense and safe operating habits.
- Sharp attention to detail and a commitment to consistent, high-quality results.
- Comfort working both solo and with a team in a fast-moving environment.
- Solid basic math for measurements and dimensional calculations.
- Flexibility to work varied schedules and overtime when required.
Proficiency spotlight
- Setting up machines for production runs
Tools & technology
- Primary equipment: Slitter machine
If you thrive on precision and enjoy keeping complex equipment running smoothly, we’d love to connect.
