Conversion Operator – Universal Slitter

15th May 2025

Job Purpose: The Machine Operator is assigned to work on the Universal Slitter and will work at all sections of the machine including the unwind, slit knife section, re-wind section, offloading, packing of products when required and will perform all associated quality inspections required. Activities and duties may vary dependent upon specific needs.

Division: Security and Speciality Coating Career Band: 3 SHIFT

Main Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

Health Safety and Environment

• Work at all times in accordance with the Health, Safety and Environmental Standards associated with the role.
• Comply with existing standards, policies and procedures.
• Contribute to the development of operating procedures, risk assessments and safe systems of work associated with the role.
• Undertake basic workplace and machinery safety inspections.
• Follow all health, safety, and housekeeping procedures, policies and practices and consistently work in a safe manner with regard to self, co-workers, and manufacturing systems.

Quality

• Comply at all times with our product and process specifications, quality standards, and work instructions associated with the role.
• Diligently perform and record product quality assurance tests and assessments.
• Proactively identify & rectify quality issues, including internal and external customer complaint investigations where appropriate.
• Perform tests and check product routinely for multiple characteristics using standard measuring devices and making some judgments against not readily measurable standards i.e. coil width and a visual inspection of converted material.
• Implement the quality standard procedures that relate to the role and responsibilities of a Machine Operator.
• The Universal slitter Operator observes machine gauges and equipment operation to detect defects or deviations from standards, and make adjustments as necessary.

Service

• Maintain adherence to production plan/schedule.
• Proactively monitor and communicate risks to delivery of orders ‘on time in full’

Technical

• Deliver detailed operation, set up, adjustment and changeover machinery.
• Carry out fault-finding and basic care of machinery to maximise process throughput whilst also ensuring that process waste is minimised with quality being maximised.
• Conduct daily work area and machinery checks and inspections to drive reliability improvements.
• Key point of contact for our engineering team members to drive improvements in reliability, machine condition and performance.
• Work as part of a flexible and multi-skilled team providing cover for colleagues during absence periods.
• Train and assess the competence of work colleagues and assistant operators wherever possible.
• Load raw material into machine and unload finished product.
• Determine and control the machine cycle varying and modifying as necessary.ie machine speed, coil tension, tapper tension and splicing.
• Follow standard operating procedures and specifications or instructions of higher level technical personnel and monitor all related controls and guidelines stated on the W.O.D.to ensure adherence to production/process specifications.
• Maintain production records and logs of equipment and product performance, also records operational data on specified forms.
• Adjust set up and process operations accordingly.

Continuous Improvement

• Achieve and maintain high levels of workplace organisation.
• Contribute to projects and improvement initiatives across a range of areas including safety, quality, cost, service and workplace organisation.
• Take a proactive role in proposing continuous improvement suggestions.
• Ensure team based asset-care activities are carried out effectively
• Maintain and improve area 5S standards through audits and activities
• Meet production schedules and program production sequences for optimal productivity and highlight issues as they arise.
• Perform 5S housekeeping tasks and waste removal within department and assists other areas as required.
• Continuously review current processes and search out improvement methods to improve product/process quality and reduce waste, rework, and unnecessary work that add no value to the work or process.
• The Universal Slitter Operator needs knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture of goods.

Team Work and Communication

• Effectively share information with colleagues in a clear and timely manner.
• Complete effective shift handovers with colleagues
• Complete and maintain any required shift operational performance records to support performance monitoring.
• Report any malfunctions or abnormalities and make minor adjustments and repairs to equipment.ie, Re-wind shafts, Anvils, slit knives, slit edge, extractor unit. Participate and share in performing all tasks necessary to run the facility.
• Contribute and participate in team decision making.

Key Competencies for Role:

• Safety Focus
• Drive for Quality and Customer Service
• Team Work
• Skilled and Flexible
• Planning and Self Management
• Reliability

Person Specification:

Working in a fast paced and busy environment, the role holder must be very safety conscious, considering his/her own safety and the safety of colleagues at all times. The role holder must be well organised and capable of working carefully and methodically to meet defined service and production targets. Concerned with producing high quality outputs, the role holder will be meticulous in conducting operating and monitoring activities. Reliable, positive and self-managing, the role holder must be resourceful and demonstrate the ability to tackle and resolve problems as they arise. A good team player, the role holder must be able to demonstrate good technical skills, communication skills, flexibility, a willingness to learn and a focus on continuous improvement.

Key Requirements:

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Understanding of all relevant health and safety requirements

Desirable

• Experienced in a fast paced manufacturing environment

Technical skills & abilities

Essential

• Basic Computer / IT Skills to operate business management & communication systems. Note – internal training given.
• Ability to utilise hand tools and operate a range of machinery
• Ability to operate a range of lift trucks and overhead cranes if required. Note – internal training given.
• Basic numeracy and literacy skills
• Manual Handling proficiency. Note internal training given

Desirable

• Basic knowledge of continuous improvement techniques (Workplace organisation/5S, waste reduction & problem solving) Note internal training given

Qualifications

Desirable

• Standard Grade/National 4/5 in English and Maths or equivalent

Values

To operate a sustainable, employee-owned business

• A progressive approach to Safety
• A progressive approach to the Environment
• Open and honest communication
• Rewarding and recognising success
• Fulfilling the needs of our customers
• Continually improving our products and processes
• Effective development and training of our employees
• Employee involvement and teamwork
• Working with openness, honesty and integrity

Additional Information

The role holder should be able to work flexibly within a 24/7 manufacturing environment operating a range of different shift patterns which may include nightshift and weekend working and may also be requested to assist in other departments as required.

Please apply in writing enclosing full CV to: emma.polyanszky@tullisrussell.com