Is a Slitter Operator?

Slitter operators set up, operate, or tend machines, in order to cut, slit, bend, or straighten sheets of metal, paper, or other materials to specific widths. Slitter operators must also ensure quality, by examining various end-products and observing pre-defined tolerances.

What does a slitter do?

The mechanism used for the slitting process is often referred to a slitter, a slitting machine or a slitter rewinder. To put things simply, the main roll of a slitting machine is to convert (slit) papers, film and foil materials so that large rolls of these materials can be cut into narrower rolls.

What is a slitter assistant?

Summary: Gathers, builds and orders supplies as determined by the production order and/or customer specifications. Bags and packs out finished slit rolls according to production order and assists operator in the loading and unloading process.