Job Description

The Input Splicer will be responsible for the movement of raw paper rolls, preparing the rolls for processing and hoisting the rolls into position on the laminator. Responsible for loading and splicing new rolls of paper into the Laminator machine. Responsible for removing used rolls of paper from the machine and maintaining machine operation documentation. This position is also responsible for removing used rolls of paper from the machine platform, removal of discarded paper and cleaning paste filters.   

What you’ll do as an Input Splicer:

• Maintains a storage system for paper rolls
• Delivers new paper rolls to the Laminator staging area based on the work requirements that day
• Prepares rolls for the Laminator, and removes damaged paper from the roll
• Loads raw paper onto Laminator and removes used rolls
• Prepares splices to ensure continuous operation of Laminator 
• Periodically cleans the paste filters
• Uses controls to machine into automatic splice mode or performs manual splice
• Maintains production logs
• Complete power equipment training and certification process and operate powered industrial trucks to transport and retrieve product
• Keep work areas clean and orderly in accordance with 5S standards
• Other duties as assigned

We’re looking for an Input Splicer with:

Knowledge 

• Minimum 1 to 3 years of machine operation experience
• Prior printing experience preferred   
• High School diploma or equivalent work experience
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal

Skills

• Strong Mechanical aptitude 
• High attention to detail and judgment based on written procedures and guidelines
• Ability to quickly identify production problems and ability to identify quality problems 
• Ability to work well with others and cooperate with team members and leadership team

Benefits an Input Splicer Can Expect from Cartamundi:

• Competitive pay
• Climate controlled facility
• 401(k) with company match
• Health, dental, and vision insurance starting day one
• HSA (Health Savings Account) and FSA (Flexible Savings Account)
• Life insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee discounts on daycare, gym memberships, travel, and much more

Physical requirements and working conditions: 

Our manufacturing Plant is comprised of enclosed office and manufacturing space. This position requires the ability to:

• Sitting at workstation as little as 20% of work time, standing and walking as much as 80% depending on assignment 
• Lift / push / pull up to 100 pounds
• Ability to twist, reach, squat, and bend 
• Ability to reach and lift object overhead
• Requires ability to reach, grasp, and manipulate objects
• At least 20x40 corrected vision
• Ability to pull up to 1,500 lbs. with a non-powered hand truck  
• Involves moderate risks or discomforts and special safety precautions, e.g., working around moving parts, pallets, trucks and machines
• This Input Splicer position is located on-site in our Erlanger, Ky facility

Apply today and discover the magic of making a difference at Cartamundi!

Cartamundi does not discriminate based on race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities. This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that your employer has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact DHS dhs.gov/e-verify. 

Candidates must be 18 years old to work for Cartamundi.

No agencies please. No sponsorship available.

About Cartamundi:

At Cartamundi, we're all united by our common belief that world is better with play. Play is what keeps us going, and it always has been our greatest motivation. That's why we live different and play different. To us, it is not just an activity. It is a guiding mindset that reminds us to have fun, to be fair, to connect with people – across cultures and generations – and to embrace shared experiences.

We are a worldwide leader in playing cards and in “play” solutions.

Our owned brand portfolio includes a suite of heritage brands which go back as far as 1848, including global brands like Bicycle®, HRO®, Bee®, Copag®, Shuffle® and many locally loved brands. These brands combine craftsmanship with innovation as the basis for their continued relevance and positive contribution to the local communities that love and use these brands.

At Cartamundi, we have significant expertise in printing; our presses have been running since 1765. Today, our company has become the largest playing cards and board game manufacturer in the world and the trusted partner of leading toy companies. We make well-known brands such as Monopoly®, Uno®, Magic: The Gathering®, Guess Who ®, Pokémon®, Trivial Pursuit® every day.

As we look into the future and how entertainment evolves, we are bringing the digital world to the physical world and vice versa. We have a dedicated team of experts that is looking into future technologies, products, applications that can get our consumers and communities to truly live different and play different.

We are still a family-owned company with headquarters in Belgium and have a global network of 16 manufacturing facilities, 6 design centers, 1 digital studio and 1 global R&D center.