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Slitting Machine Operator

Kelly, Melrose Park, Illinois, United States, 60164

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Slitting Machine Operator Opportunity

Kelly Services is seeking experienced Slitting Machine Operators in Northlake, IL. Candidates with a minimum of 2 years' experience working in a food manufacturing or plastics environment are highly preferred. These are contract opportunities, which last up to 3 months, possibly longer. Talent that performs well and meets the production standards may be considered for longer term work in the department. Shifts: 7am

7pm (will work 3 days one week, 4 the next. Will work every other weekend)

paying $22/hr 7pm

7am (will work 3 nights one week, 4 the next. Will work every other weekend)

paying $23.50/hr Responsibilities/Experience needed: 2-4 years of hands-on experience in lamination and slitting or a related manufacturing environment. Ability to operate laminating equipment that applies adhesive or thermal to materials and bonds them together under heat and pressure. Understanding different types of materials used in the lamination process and how they behave during lamination. Operating machines that cut laminated materials into narrower strips or sizes according to customer specifications. Understanding different slitting methods, including rotary slitting, razor slitting, or shear slitting, and selecting the appropriate method for the material being processed. Ability to perform minor repairs or adjustments on machines, such as replacing blades, fixing jams, or realigning machinery. Ensure that the lamination and slitting processes are operating at the correct speed and efficiency. Regularly inspecting both laminated and slit materials for defects like wrinkles, gaps, or uneven thickness. Start up and shut down of the assembly line and production equipment. Documenting the quality checks and production data, ensuring that quality standards are being maintained throughout the process and entered into the computer system. Ensuring that products meet customer specifications, including precise widths, bonding strength, and surface appearance. Follow up change over process to run different products. Load and unload material into the machine using hoists and mobile equipment such as forklifts. Assist maintenance in troubleshooting and repairing during the mechanical downtime. Assist the management in improving safety, quality, and production. Able to work on different assembly lines and production equipment. Be able to keep up with the production lines quotes and rates. What are the perks? Job stability Open door policy Very supportive management team Working for a company that values its employees, provides training, support, and tools to continuously grow skill set, ability, and success Lots of room to grow. What are the benefits as an employee with Kelly? Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. Employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly's Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.