Machine Operator

Job Title: Slitter OperatorJob DescriptionThis role focuses on setting up and operating slitting machines to cut plastic film into precise sizes and shapes according to customer specifications. The Slitter Operator ensures accurate machine setup, performs pattern changes, monitors production quality, and handles cores and finished rolls throughout the slitting process. This position supports high-volume production in a plastics and food-related environment and requires adherence to safety standards and careful attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate slitting machines to cut plastic film into specified sizes and shapes based on customer orders.
• Change out patterns and adjust machine settings to meet product requirements and maintain consistent quality.
• Lift cores into the machine, ensure proper alignment, and prepare equipment for continuous operation.
• Monitor the slitting process to ensure accuracy, quality, and adherence to production specifications.
• Roll slit plastic film onto rolls ranging from 2 inches thick to 24 feet long, ensuring proper winding and labeling.
• Perform routine maintenance on slitting machines, including basic cleaning and inspections to keep equipment in good working order.
• Troubleshoot machine issues and production problems to minimize downtime and maintain workflow.
• Handle production tasks such as assembly, packaging, stacking, and labeling of finished rolls.
• Enter production data into computer systems accurately to support tracking and reporting.
• Follow safety protocols, including proper use of personal protective equipment, and maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Support plastics extrusion and food production processes by coordinating slitting operations with overall production needs.
• Participate in an intensive training process to learn machine operation, quality standards, and safety procedures.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience operating slitting machines, preferably working with delicate plastics and plastic film.
• Ability to lift and handle cores and rolls of various sizes and weights throughout the shift.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on quality control and adherence to product specifications.
• Ability to set up and operate slitting machinery, including pattern changes and machine adjustments.
• Basic troubleshooting skills to identify and resolve machine and production issues.
• Good communication skills and ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Comfort working night shifts (223 schedule) or swing shifts in a production environment.
• Capability to perform repetitive tasks such as stacking, labeling, and packaging while maintaining accuracy.
• Competence with basic computer operation and data entry for production tracking.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in plastics extrusion or food production environments.
• Background in general machine operation or manufacturing assembly.
• Familiarity with production labeling, packaging, and stacking procedures.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, somewhat dirty production environment.
• Willingness to complete an intensive training process to master slitter machine operation.
• Strong work ethic and reliability, with openness to overtime opportunities.

Why Work Here?Employees benefit from a supportive environment that offers significant room for growth and advancement, along with regular opportunities for overtime. The organization provides a benefits structure in which employees contribute 80% of the cost, and offers practical support such as a steel toe ticket to help with required safety footwear. Team members can build valuable manufacturing and machine operation skills through intensive training while working in a stable, high-demand production setting. Work EnvironmentThis position is based in a high-volume production facility working with plastic film, plastics extrusion, and food-related products. The role involves operating slitting machines on a 223 night shift or 223 swing shift schedule, requiring comfort with shift work and extended standing periods. The environment can be somewhat dirty due to manufacturing processes, and employees perform tasks such as machine operation, assembly, packaging, stacking, labeling, and computer-based data entry. The facility emphasizes safety, including the use of steel toe footwear, supported by a steel toe ticket program. The work is hands-on, physically active, and conducted in a structured, process-driven setting with an intensive training process to ensure safe and effective machine operation. Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Decatur, AL. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $42640.00 - $43000.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.great benefits can send package in your interested PTO Compensation progression Food trucks Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Decatur, AL. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 27, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Decatur,AL.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

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