Description
Set up and operate slitting and rewinding equipment to cut continuous rolls of materials (paper, film, foil, textiles, rubber) into specified widths and lengths; use hand tools or hand-held power tools to adjust knives, guides, and cores; inspect quality and package finished rolls.
- • Inspect web for defects; mark, remove, or discard flawed sections.
- • Trim edge scrap and secure roll tails; tape or tie off loose ends.
- • Slit and rewind materials to specified widths and lengths.
- • Separate and stage finished rolls by width, length, lot, material, or quality status.
- • Label cores or packaging with roll IDs, lot numbers, sizes, and order information.
- • Read work orders to determine slit widths, core sizes, roll counts, and packaging requirements.
- • Count, weigh, wrap, and palletize rolls for shipment or storage.
- • Set knife spacing, score locations, and guides using rules, calipers, and layout scales.
- • Load parent rolls onto shafts and thread the web through the slitter and rewind stations.
- • Remove finished rolls and place them on carts, racks, or conveyors for staging or shipping.
- • Align and edge-guide the web before slitting; secure roll tails after rewinding.
- • Clean and maintain slitting equipment and work area; remove dust, debris, and adhesive.
- • Position knives and spacers to maximize yield and minimize waste; verify measurements before running.
- • Record production data and quality checks, including slit widths, roll diameters, and counts.
- • Replace or sharpen slitting knives, score wheels, and anvils; set proper overlap or penetration.
- • Start, stop, and monitor the slitting process; adjust speed and tension to meet specifications.
- • Adjust edge guides, brakes, and differential shafts to maintain web tracking and cut quality.
- • Transport parent and finished rolls using hoists, carts, or roll handlers; store per FIFO or lot control.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
