Rewind Operator

Rewind OperatorOperates a rewinder machine, reworking individual rolls of finished flexible packaging material to remove or correct any defects and producing rolls adhering to required specifications.Key Accountabilities:Obtains rework schedule from supervisor and determines appropriate unwind roll configuration using code number from production order and unwind roll chartDetermines defect(s) on roll to be reworked from code number supplied by Slitter Operator and/or observationLoads rolls (approximately 32-75 pounds) manually onto unwind shaft, obtaining assistance if necessary. For rolls over 75 pounds, a hoist must be usedThreads machine with material and adjusts rider roll pressure, pneumatic brake, and tension on dancer roll as requiredRewinds film onto empty core, maintaining desired speed and tension and insuring impression count is accurateRemoves, with shoe knife, any irreparable or flagged material including print, laminating and finishing defects, limiting splices per finished roll to three or lessRemoves belled edge appearance by trimming belled edge slightlyInspects material, while running, for other defects such as heat seal skipout or inaccurate slittingProduces roll of packaging material with desired conformation and checks finished roll to insure correct unwind configurationRemoves roll from rewind shaft and weighs, attaching necessary identification sticker to inside of coreWeighs waste material and accurately records weight on production reportCarries roll to pack-out areaSelects and assembles appropriate shipping boxes, wraps roll in protective material, inserts core plugs, and secures roll(s) in shipping container by stretch wrapping, banding, or taping as instructedFills out roll lists, recording weights and roll numbers accurately, and attaches required material identification to side of boxTransports shipping container(s) to designated storage or holding areaMaintains machinery and related equipment as prescribedKeeps work areas and related equipment in neat and orderly conditionCuts cores as necessary and performs impression checks of slit rolls when neededPerforms other duties as assignedEducation and Experience:High school education or GEDSkills, Abilities, and Competencies:Organization skills, communication skills, leadership capabilities, software application usage