Slitter II
full-time•Hudson
About this role
Job Details
Job Location: Hudson, NC 28638
Position Type: Full Time
Travel Percentage: None
Job Shift: Day
Join a Team That Sticks Together!
At Shurtape Technologies, we know how to make things stick. As a leading manufacturer and marketer of adhesive tape, we pride ourselves on creating innovative solutions for a variety of industries.
We have facilities all around the world, including in the U.S., U.K., Germany, Mexico, China, and more.
In addition to our specialty adhesive products, we offer well-known brands like Duck®, FrogTape®, Painter’s Mate®, Shurtape®, T-Rex®, Kip®, and Pro Tapes®.
Why Work with Us?
We encourage curiosity and creativity, working together to solve challenges and innovate. Our commitment to health, safety, and environmental responsibility means we make a positive impact on our communities and the world.
What We Offer:
- A company that truly values your contributions
- A place where you can grow, make an impact, and be part of something meaningful
- A focus on excellence and continuous improvement, ensuring we deliver top-quality, reliable solutions to our customers
- An environment where employees are encouraged to bring their best ideas forward and adopt a growth mindset
More Than Just Tapes...
In addition to being obsessed with our customers, Shurtape is committed to being socially and environmentally responsible. We recognize that our actions today affect our world tomorrow, and we are committed to responsible manufacturing processes that protect the communities in which we operate.
We Ask for the Best, and Offer the Best in Return
We are looking for passionate, innovative individuals who thrive in a dynamic environment to join the Shurtape team. If you’re looking to be part of a forward-thinking, fast-paced, and supportive team, we’d love to hear from you!
Our tapes may do the sticking, but it’s our people who hold it all together.
SUMMARY OF POSITION
The Slitter Operator sets up and operates a manual slitter and/or automatic slitter and associated packing lines. This position follows safety rules and work instructions while fulfilling shop floor work orders to achieve consistent quality of slit products; maintains production records on simple forms; troubleshooting and problem-solving; and participates in activities designed to improve quality or lower manufacturing costs.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
• Sets up and operates slitter according to established procedures
• Maintain safety, housekeeping, and preventive maintenance programs
• Ensure finishing equipment is working correctly, troubleshoot, perform safety inspects and complete required documentation, perform preventative maintenance on assigned equipment, and initiate work orders for repairs
• Instruct trainees in all phases of slitter operation and record keeping
• Read simple measurements, gauges, and meters
• Record output results on required documents and/or into computer
• Perform yardage checks, record results, and set slitter yardage counter
• Read tags to ensure that proper materials are retrieved/used
• Issue hold tags; send samples to lab
• Ensure correct materials and supplies are retrieved for optimum quality
• Maintain manual and/or electronic production records
• Perform equipment change-over and splices
• Perform data-entry on SAP
• Participate in S4 continuous improvement team meetings and projects
• Apply S4 concepts to work cells
• Communicate any equipment problems and maintenance issues from shift
• Apply all safety rules when entering the manufacturing facility
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
• Ability to be follow detailed instructions accurately, work independently, and a team player
• Excellent manual dexterity and organizational skills
• Knowledge of production schedules, basic math skills, computer skills, and data entry
• Ability to make length measurements, read gauges and meters
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Ability to position and lift 50 - 100 pounds
• Ability to stand, walk, kneel, lift, bend, & stoop when required and stand for extended periods
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Our office is designed to bring people together. It's an open, collaborative space where creativity and teamwork thrive. We believe the best ideas come from shared conversations and we encourage our teams work closely and support one another. To help everyone do their best work, we provide a comfortable and well-equipped workspace, foster team building through activities and social events, and prioritize work-life balance, further helping our employees achieve their personal and professional goals. Our company culture values innovation, inclusivity and a positive attitude, with the contributions of each employee driving our overall success.
• High noise levels in certain parts of the plant
• High humidity and hot temperatures
• Required PPE in the manufacturing area (shoes, safety glasses, and hearing protection)
The Company offers the following benefits, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Life insurance
- Short Term and Long Term Disability insurance
- Paid time off and company paid holidays
Shurtape Technologies, LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Shurtape Technologies, LLC does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including identity & expression), medical condition, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business requirement.
What you'll do
- The Slitter Operator sets up and operates manual and automatic slitters while ensuring safety and quality standards are met. Responsibilities include maintaining production records, troubleshooting equipment, and participating in continuous improvement activities.
About Shurtape Technologies
Shurtape is an industry-leading producer of pressure sensitive tape products. We design, develop, and engineer our tape to meet the most exacting standards. Headquartered in North Carolina, we’re a privately owned company, with manufacturing plants in Hickory, Stony Point and Hudson, North Carolina. We’re also a world-leader with investments in several countries on four continents – including a manufacturing and converting plants in Germany, Mexico, Peru, United Arab Emirates and China. We look far and wide for opportunity – from growing globally to expanding our product offering.
We’ve been successful because of our emphasis on cultivating long-term relationships based on impeccable customer support. Some of our customers have been with us for 40 years. In addition to customer service, Shurtape stands for dependable quality, reliable performance and on-time delivery on each roll of paper, cloth, film, foil and specialty tapes. That’s what drives us. That’s our promise to you. We fulfill that promise by investing aggressively in manufacturing improvements, product design innovations, back-office technology, distribution – and in the people who have contributed to the company's growth and success.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Slitter II do at Shurtape Technologies?
As a Slitter II at Shurtape Technologies, you will: the Slitter Operator sets up and operates manual and automatic slitters while ensuring safety and quality standards are met. Responsibilities include maintaining production records, troubleshooting equipment, and participating in continuous improvement activities..
Is the Slitter II position at Shurtape Technologies remote?
The Slitter II position at Shurtape Technologies is based in Hudson, North Carolina, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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