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Finishing Operator

KURZ USA
Middletown, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 4/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/9/2026
Shift: 3rd Shift (11:30 PM - 7:30 AM) Training on 1st Shift

As a Finishing Operator, you'll operate a finishing machine to inspect, spool, slit, rewind, and cut jumbo stock according to customer specifications. Your accuracy and attention to detail are crucial to ensuring our customers receive high-quality products on time.

  • Reviews orders (color, label, width, length) to meet customer needs.
  • Setting up machines with the correct settings and tension for each order.
  • Inspecting materials and ensuring proper conversion based on the order.
  • Utilize an overhead crane to carefully lift and transport product from designated carts to designated machines.
  • Operating finishing machines to precisely spool, slit, rewind, or cut jumbo stock.
  • Pooling material from and to designated stock locations.
  • Change blades on machines and thread through spooling components.
  • Splices product rolls by identifying and removing defective sections with a knife. Ensures a clean splice using tape and rethreads if necessary.
  • Reporting any issues with finishing orders to the appropriate supervisors.
  • Entering all finishing information accurately into SAP using the correct scrap codes.
  • Managing off-cuts efficiently according to company procedures.
  • Collaborating with material handlers to minimize downtime
  • Inspecting and certifying all outgoing rolls to guarantee customer satisfaction.
  • utilize forklift as needed depending on location
  • Other duties as assigned

Skills And Abilities

  • Effective communication: Collaborate clearly with team members
  • Math skills: Utilize basic math skills for tasks like interpreting production specifications
  • Quality control: Possess a keen eye for detail
  • Safety compliance: Follow safe knife and blade techniques.
  • Physical abilities: Meet the physical demands of the role, including static pull strength of 84 lbs., push 60 lbs., lift 50-100 lbs., and finger dexterity.
  • Mobility: The role requires extended periods of sitting and standing. Climbing may be required depending on the machine being used.
  • Technical skills: Possess basic computer skills.
  • Continuous improvement: Maintain a process optimization mindset.

Salary : $19 - $20

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