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Slitter/Rewinder Operator
 QPS Employment Group | |
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 United States, Wisconsin, Milwaukee | |
 Mar 09, 2026 | |
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Position Title: Slitter/Rewinder Operator
Wage: $22/hour Shift: Night Hours: 6:45pm-7am QPS Employment Group is hiring a Slitter/Rewinder Operator for a company in Milwaukee, WI. This is an associate to hire opportunity. Slitter/Rewinder Operator Responsibilities include but are not limited to: - Demonstrate personal safety and help maintain a safe work environment for themselves and fellow members of the production team - Operate machine at designated maximum speeds in order to effectively and efficiently produce quality products that meet customer requirements in a safe manner - Run high-speed equipment - Adjust controls to regulate tension of paper, synchronize speed of machine components, adjust winding slitting parameters - Install machine change parts to meet new product specifications - Measure, space, and set slitter blades - Maximize up time to keep machine running while meeting safety, quality, efficiency and waste metrics - Ensure quality standards and workmanship standards for company products are met on a continuing basis - Demonstrate time management skills during downtime on machines by eliminating or relieving bottle necks, helping your teammates, and looking for ways to improve processes - Train, coach, facilitate, and mentor new employees - Execute daily reports for the shift and effectively communicate downtime events, safety, and personnel issues - Perform preventative maintenance on machines as stated by company standards - Effectively communicate with Converting Shift Managers, Maintenance, and all other personnel in a positive manner - Complete Forklift certification -safely operate forklift with clamp attachment Slitter/Rewinder Operator Requirements: - High school diploma or equivalent preferred - Prior experience working in the printing, paper production or converting industries preferred - Minimum 2 years of machine operating experience - Ability to problem-solve (identify problem, define root cause, develop alternative solutions, and select and implement most effective solution) - Strong mechanical aptitude - Good written and verbal skills - Good interpersonal and teamwork skills; ability to work effectively in a team environment - Constant walking or standing along with occasional bending and kneeling - Must be able to lift and carry of up to 50 pounds - Must have sufficient hand strength to carry-out job responsibilities south@qpsemployment.com IND010 QPS Employment Group is a full-service staffing firm comprised of dedicated and passionate people with over 50 offices throughout the United States. We place great people with great companies in industrial, skilled trades, administrative, manufacturing, general labor and professional employment. Hiring immediately! Why Work with QPS? - Access to sought-after positions with leading employers - Dedicated placement specialists who will guide you through every step of the job search process Best of all, our job matching and resume assistance services are 100% free to job seekers! Please note that QPS Employment Group may use a virtual recruiting assistant to help screen and schedule candidates efficiently. All information collected through this process is used solely for employment purposes and is handled securely in accordance with our privacy policy. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. | |