Machine Operator - Seco Slitter - 2nd or 3rd Shift

Full-time

At Elmet Technologies, precision manufacturing depends on operators who understand both the equipment and the material.

As a Machine Operator
- Seco Slitter
, you will set up and operate specialized equipment used to slit, shear, and level refractory metal materials to customer specifications. You'll use measurements, calculations, and your own judgment to determine how material should be processed while maximizing quality and material efficiency.

This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on manufacturing, working with industrial equipment, and developing specialized skills in precision metals production.

• Benefits starting Day One
  , including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and paid company holidays
• Tuition assistance and professional development opportunities
• Hands-on experience with specialized slitting, shearing, and leveling equipment
• Opportunities to build skills in precision measurement, equipment setup, and material processing
• Experience working with advanced refractory metals and close-tolerance manufacturing
• A direct role in improving material utilization and supporting production throughout the facility
• Career development and growth opportunities within Elmet Technologies

You will set up and operate slitting, shearing, and leveling equipment to process finished orders and in-process material used by other manufacturing operations.

Your work will include:

• Set up the slitter to required dimensions using measurements and conversion calculations
• Operate slitting equipment to process material according to order specifications
• Coil or stack processed material and move it to the appropriate operation
• Set up and operate equipment to level finished orders and in-process material
• Shear material according to customer and production specifications
• Plan how orders should be cut to maximize material efficiency
• Check material gauge and surface condition before processing begins
• Visually inspect finished work and verify that material meets established quality standards
• Use micrometers and other measuring tools to verify dimensions and product quality
• Identify unacceptable material and communicate concerns to your supervisor or Quality
• Maintain accurate production records and material information
• Perform equipment setups requiring accurate calculations for close-tolerance output
• Operate lift and material-handling equipment to safely move and position material
• Perform preventive maintenance and routine equipment inspections
• Monitor the condition of slitter knives, spacers, fingers, pads, and other operating components
• Coordinate with supervisors and Maintenance when tooling or equipment requires repair or replacement
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area following 6S practices
• Support other production activities as manufacturing needs require

You understand that running production equipment involves more than pushing a button. Good operators understand their material, know what the finished product should look like, make accurate setup decisions, and recognize when something is not right.

You may be a strong fit if you bring:

• A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Manufacturing or industrial production experience
• Strong basic math skills, including fractions and decimals
• Experience using micrometers or other precision measuring tools
• Mechanical aptitude and comfort working with industrial equipment
• The ability to perform accurate calculations for equipment setup and close-tolerance work
• Strong attention to detail and product quality
  
  The ability to follow work orders, specifications, and established procedures
• Sound judgment when evaluating material and finished product quality
• A commitment to safe work practices and proper equipment operation
• The ability to work independently while contributing to the broader production team

One to two years of experience in a sheet metal, metals manufacturing, or similar industrial environment is a plus.

Success in this role means producing material accurately and efficiently while protecting quality, equipment, and the value of the material being processed.

You will be successful when:

• Slit, sheared, and leveled material consistently meets customer and production specifications
• Equipment setups and…