Slitter Operator
Listed on 2026-08-07
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Machine Operator, Production QC/QA
Title: Slitter Operator
Shift: Full-Time, Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM (Overtime and Saturdays required as needed)
Salary: $21 -$28 per hour, dependent on experience (plus OT)
Slitter Operator Role:Our client is seeking a Slitter Operator to safely and efficiently set up, operate, and troubleshoot a coil slitting line according to customer requirements. This role exists to process steel orders to exact dimensional specifications while maintaining safety, product quality, and operational output.
Slitter Operator Responsibilities:- Collaborate within a small team to set up, operate, and troubleshoot the slitting line
- Verify measuring equipment against certified test blocks and log testing data
- Review production schedules, order instructions, and special customer requirements prior to running material
- Adjust knife and arbor positions, clearance, and steel alignment to exact parameters
- Feed steel through the slitter arbor and enter gauge and width measurements into the MIS system
- Monitor X-Ray gauger readings and adjust line settings to meet strict tolerance specifications
- Measure gauge and material dimensions using micrometers and calipers
- Maintain a safe, clean work environment by following safety guidelines and wearing required PPE
This position reports directly to the Slitting Manager and has no direct reports.
About You:- Hold a High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent educational background
- Possess experience working with steel or similar materials (1 year of slitting or Cut-To-Length experience preferred)
- Demonstrate proficiency using tape measures, micrometers, calipers, and basic arithmetic
- Perform basic computer functions to navigate and enter job data into internal software
- Interpret and communicate written and verbal work instructions effectively
- Maintain a strong commitment to product quality, precision, and workplace safety
- Exhibit the ability to work weekday and Saturday overtime as production demands dictate
Requires the continuous ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs, stand for long durations, and perform manual material handling tasks
Working Conditions:Standard plant environment with light to moderate noise levels; hardhat, steel-toe boots, eye protection, and ear protection are strictly required
Equal OpportunityEmployer:
Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in the workplace
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