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Mativ

Slitter Operator 1 - Third Shift

Windsor, CT · On-site

$17.75 - $21.25/hr

Slitter Operator 1 - Third Shift Mativ is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in ... Operation generally involves the loading of a jumbo roll onto unwind, adjusting machine components ...

Polyplex USA LLC

Process Slitting Operator

Decatur, AL · On-site

$20.50/hr

Operator- Secondary Slitting Shift Schedule: 12 hour rotate/swing Location: Decatur, AL USA ... Inspect jumbo rolls prior to set-up for any defects and correct coding and labels * Conduct visual ...

Mississippi Lime

Heavy Equipment Operator - Underground

MO · On-site

$20 - $32.62/hr

Heavy Equipment Operators - Underground Mine Pay: $20.00/hour for first 30 days, then ability to ... Haul truck, loader, skid steer, mechanical scaler, grader, and jumbo and crawler drills. * Haul ...

Polyplex USA LLC

Utility Operator

Decatur, AL

$20.50/hr

Utility Operator Pay Rates: Starting: $20.50 Top out at progression year 3 at $26.00 Polyplex ... mat, Down time, Jumbo, properties, slit roll, etc. Monitoring of data entry during shift. Data ...

Avanti MFG

Machine Operator

Clarksville, TN · On-site

Operators utilize a Celli/Rewinder machine to slit and rewind large rolls of our non-woven ... Responsible for flagging sections of jumbo with any defects or issues using proper color code.

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As of Jul 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for jumbo operator in the United States is $25.45, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.91 and $27.40 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Jumbo Operator position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Jumbo Operator, you need strong mechanical aptitude, spatial awareness, and experience in underground mining operations, often supported by completion of relevant mining certifications or trade qualifications. Familiarity with jumbo drilling rigs, computerized drilling systems, and safety protocols such as Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) certifications is typically required. Attention to detail, teamwork, and effective communication are standout soft skills in this role. These abilities are critical for ensuring precise drilling, maintaining equipment safety, and collaborating effectively in challenging underground environments.

What is a Jumbo Operator job?

A Jumbo Operator is responsible for operating a jumbo drilling machine, typically in underground mining or tunneling projects. They drill holes in rock surfaces for blasting, ensuring precision and safety. Operators must interpret drilling patterns, maintain equipment, and follow strict safety protocols. The role requires technical expertise, physical endurance, and experience with underground drilling operations.

What does a typical workday look like for a Jumbo Operator in an underground mining operation?

A typical day as a Jumbo Operator involves setting up and operating drilling rigs to create blast holes in rock faces, performing equipment checks, and troubleshooting any technical issues that arise. You will often work as part of a small, specialized team alongside other miners, supervisors, and safety personnel to coordinate drilling plans and ensure optimal productivity. Attention to detail and adherence to strict safety protocols are necessary given the challenging conditions underground. Operators may work in shifts, including nights or weekends, depending on the mine's schedule. Career progression can include moving into supervisory roles or training positions with experience and additional certifications.

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Slitter Operator 1 - Third Shift

Slitter Operator 1 - Third Shift

Mativ

Windsor, CT • On-site

$17.75 - $21.25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 10 days ago

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Company rating: 6.6 out of 10

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Job description

Slitter Operator 1 - Third Shift
Mativ is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The Company offers a wide range of critical components and engineered solutions that connect, protect, and purify our world.
Description:
Our Slitter Operator supports Mativ's Sustainable & Adhesive Solutions Function. This individual is responsible for all aspects related to setting up and operating several slitters used for converting jumbo rolls of adhesive products into smaller rolls. Operation generally involves the loading of a jumbo roll onto unwind, adjusting machine components for the specific product, slitting and rewinding continuous strips of adhesive product onto cores. The role includes inspection of the web while slitting and booking of completed product. Operation will also include understanding packaging requirements and packing or instructing others to pack. At all times, the Slitter operator is to provide guidance to the team at the work cell and is to work in conjunction with other slitter operators to expedite change overs and trouble shooting. This position reports to the Production Supervisor. The shift schedule is 6p-6a.
responsibilities:
  • Obtains work orders from the supervisor as required.
  • Responsible for the timely production of quality products in accordance with established standards.
  • Prior to start up performs required safety checks and inspection
  • Acquires material specified in the work order BOM.
  • General set up of the specified equipment to the specified product being manufactured.
  • Loading of jumbo onto the unwind
  • Runs job in accordance to established standards.
  • Able to label all products and cartons per established standards.
  • Packing of product into or onto the correct corrugated packaging.
  • Inspects finished product for defects and sets aside scrap.
  • Performs booking and line clearance of all jobs.
  • Ensures that all aspects of the operation are performed in accordance with ISO Procedures.
  • Removes/provides required quality samples for submission to QA department.
  • Alerts shift supervisor to any quality issue or machine malfunction.
  • Performs minor maintenance duties and repairs as required.
  • Responsible for cell housekeeping and assists with general department housekeeping as required.
  • Promotes teamwork. Organizes the workstation to maximize efficiency.
  • Complete all necessary adjustments and fine tunes equipment to achieve maximum efficiency and quality of product.
  • Displays attributes in line with Scapa's 10 Guiding Principles
  • All duties as they pertain to the Packer role if required.
  • Ensures that all aspects of the operation are performed in accordance with ISO Procedures.
  • Responsible for the safe operation of equipment.
  • Participation in continuous improvement programs to enhance manufacturing processes.
  • Assist the department as required.
  • Participation in cost out initiatives
  • Other duties as required.

qualifications:
Required
  • High School diploma or GED
  • Proven ability to work as a team within a diverse workforce in a manufacturing environment.
  • Demonstrate initiative to learn and accept additional responsibility.
  • Acceptable attendance record
  • Ability to foster creative change in an established team environment.
  • Computer aptitude
  • Ability to use and understand basic math.
  • Fluency in English both verbal and written

Preferred
  • Working knowledge of ERP Systems

Position Demands
Conditions are that of a manufacturing environment:
  • Air Temperatures can range from cold to hot.
  • The atmosphere may contain dust, fumes, and odors.
  • May include mechanical, electrical, chemical, explosive and radiation hazards.

Employees are required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including:
  • Safety shoes (steel toe or composite toe)
  • Safety Glasses
  • Bump Caps
  • Protective Gloves, when performing certain tasks
  • Hearing Protection, when required.
  • Other personal protective equipment as required for certain tasks.

While performing the duties of this job the employee must meet the physical demands:
  • Be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
  • Be able to push or pull heavy objects up to 250 pounds.
  • Be able to work 12-hour shifts.
  • Perform repetitive tasks.
  • Routinely stand, sit, hear, walk, and talk.
  • Reach, climb, bend, kneel, crouch, twist, and balance, sometimes in awkward or tight spaces.
  • Have good close vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.

WHAT WE OFFER
At Mativ, our benefits reflect how much we value and care for each other. We know that employees and their families have unique needs, so our comprehensive benefits offer flexibility, quality, and affordability. Here are just a few of the ways we support your well-being and that of your loved ones:
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Consumer-Driven Health Plan (CDHP)
Preferred Provider Organization (PPO)
Exclusive Provider Organization (EPO)
Company-paid basic life insurance and Additional voluntary life coverage
Paid vacation and competitive personal time off
401(k) savings plan with company match
Employee assistance programs - available 24/7 to you and your family
Wellness and Work Life Support - career development and educational assistance
ABOUT MATIV
Mativ Holdings, Inc. is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The company connects, protects, and purifies the world every day through a wide range of critical components and engineered solutions that solve our customers' most complex challenges. We manufacture on three continents and generate sales in nearly 100 countries through our family of business-to-business and consumer product brands. The company's two segments, Filtration & Advanced Materials and Sustainable & Adhesive Solutions, target premium applications across diversified and growing end-markets, from filtration to healthcare to sustainable packaging and more. Our broad portfolio of technologies combines polymers, fibers, and resins to optimize the performance of our customers' products across multiple stages of the value chain. Our leading positions are a testament to our best-in-class global manufacturing, supply chain, and materials science capabilities. We drive innovation and enhance performance, finding potential in the impossible.
Mativ and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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