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Job Title: Slitter/Winder Operator

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Winder Operator to join our team, focusing on rolling plastic film into specified sizes based on customer orders. The operator will be responsible for setting up the machine, changing out patterns, and lifting cores into the machine.

Responsibilities

+ Set up and operate winding machines to roll plastic film

+ Lift cores into the machine and ensure proper alignment.

+ Monitor the winding process to ensure quality and accuracy.

+ Roll slit plastic film onto rolls ranging from 2 inches thick to 24 feet long.

+ Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting on winding machines.

+ Adhere to safety protocols and maintain a clean work environment.

Essential Skills

+ Experience in operating machines, preferably with delicate plastics.

+ Ability to lift and handle cores and rolls of various sizes.

+ Strong attention to detail and quality control.

+ Good communication skills and ability to follow instructions.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience with machine operation, assembly, data entry, and troubleshooting.

+ Knowledge of plastics extrusion, food production, and packaging.

+ Ability to perform labelling, computer operation, and stacking.

Why Work Here?

We provide excellent opportunities for growth and overtime. Our employees enjoy comprehensive benefits, with 80% of the costs covered. We also support our team with a steel toe ticket program, ensuring your safety and compliance with industry standards.

Work Environment

The work environment involves working night shifts (223) or swing shifts (223). The role may be physically demanding and requires handling and lifting heavy cores and rolls. The work setting may be somewhat dirty, but we prioritize maintaining a clean and safe environment. An intense training process is provided to ensure that all operators are well-prepared for their responsibilities.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Decatur, Alabama.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $42640.00 - $43000.00/yr.

Employee paid benefits

Paid education and training

Steel toes once a year

Food truck on site twice a week

Company has never done layoffs - job security

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Decatur,AL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 9, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.