Job Description

Description

Position Summary

Sev Rend Corporation is a leading manufacturer of flexible retail packaging and sustainable materials. We are actively seeking to fill a wire slitter operator position at our advanced production facility in Collinsville, Illinois. We are looking for a hardworking and driven individual interested in helping us uphold our longstanding commitment to our customers through quick lead times and superior quality. We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated individual to join our team as a Extruder Net lines Operator. As a Extruder Machine Operator you will play an integral role in ensuring that our production process runs smoothly and efficiently. You will be responsible for operating and maintaining our extruded net lines machines to produce high-quality packaging materials according to strict specifications. Responsibilities include: This role requires mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and adherence to safety protocols.

Key Responsibilities:

• Machine Setup & Calibration: Configure extrusion lines, select and install proper dies, set mixer formulation and set up machine to meet sizing requirements and specifications.
• Material Handling: Load raw polymer pellets, additives, or grinding materials into hoppers and ensure a steady, uniform flow of material.
• Process Monitoring: Continuously watch line speed, melt temperatures, and pressures to ensure mesh size, strand thickness, and tensile strength match quality standards.
• Quality Control: Perform regular physical and dimensional checks using calipers, micrometers, or tension/burst testers to detect defects like broken strands, uneven mesh, or gauge variations.
• Troubleshooting & Maintenance: Address minor mechanical or thermal blockages, perform routine cleaning and lubrication, and report major equipment malfunctions to maintenance.
• Data Logging: Record production run quantities, scrap rates, downtime, and machine parameter adjustments in daily logs or digital system.

Shift: 2nd shift (Monday – Friday from 3:00pm to 11:00). Eligible for Shift Differential.

Requirements

· High school diploma or equivalent.

· Strong attention to detail and ability to follow strict specifications.

· Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet production deadlines.

· Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot machinery issues.

· Good communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team.

Work Environment and Safety Expectations

Work is performed in a production/manufacturing environment. Employees are expected to follow all posted safety rules, required PPE practices, housekeeping requirements, and applicable equipment-specific procedures. Employees must stop work and notify a supervisor when a task cannot be completed safely, when required instructions are unclear, or when the task would require a manual lift greater than 50 pounds.

Benefits

• Starting pay $20.00
• Employer pays 3% 401k contribution after 60 days of employment
• 40 hours of PTO (increases with tenure).
• 40 hours of Illinois Paid Leave.
• 8 Paid Holidays.
• Company Provided Short Term, Disability, Long Term Disability, and Basic Life Insurance. 
• Optional Health, Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Life Insurance. - https://member.uhc.com

What We Stand For:

Inspiration: We motivate one another to think creatively, challenge the status quo, and pursue excellence. Inspiration drives innovation, helping us move forward with purpose and energy.

Compassion: We approach every interaction with empathy, kindness, and understanding. By putting people first, customers, colleagues, and partners, we build strong relationships and create an environment where everyone feels supported.

Humility: We lead with integrity and a willingness to learn. Humility keeps us grounded, open to feedback, and committed to doing what is right for our customers and for each other.

Sev Rend Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to protected characteristics as defined by applicable law.

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