Slitter Operator | 2nd shift

Job Responsibilities & Requirements

POSITION SUMMARY Set up and operate steel slitting equipment to process master coil material into slit ribbons according to customer specifications. Responsible for material handling, equipment setup, quality inspections, inventory transactions, production reporting, and maintaining a safe and efficient work environment.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Operate large forklifts or overhead cranes (with proper training) to load/unload master coils or other materials from rail cars and/or trucks.
• Package and load all outgoing shipments.
• Set up slitter head to slit material as required.
• Operate slitting machine and monitor gauges to ensure correct speeds are maintained.
• Verify slit width, coil weight, edge quality, material thickness, and packaging requirements using measuring equipment and documented quality standards.
• Operate hand scanner and navigate menu to perform required action.
• Complete daily production reports.
• Complete Quality Control documents and perform required checks.
• Perform cycle counts and take part in physical inventory processes.
• Perform daily routine maintenance.
• Attendance at work during the regularly scheduled shift is an essential duty; includes ability to work overtime as required, be present at work, arrive on time and be at the workstation ready for work at the start of the shift.

• Safety: Must have an outstanding safety record and follow all safety policies and procedures. Participate in safety training and meetings. Maintain a clean and safe work area. Report all injuries/accidents, near misses, unsafe acts and conditions immediately to supervisor or a member of management. Use equipment and materials properly.
• Quality: Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness. Monitor own work to ensure quality. Apply feedback to improve performance. Look for ways to improve and promote quality.
• Quantity: Meet productivity standards without diminishing quality of work. Strive to increase productivity. Complete work in a timely manner. Keep waste down.
• Dependability: Take responsibility for own action. Commit to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals. Willing to work overtime whenever necessary. Keep commitments. Follow instructions, respond to management directions.
• Initiative: Readily volunteers. Undertake self‑development activities. Seek increased responsibilities. Take independent action. Ask for and offer assistance whenever needed. Ability to interact professionally with others.

• Education and/or
  
  Experience:
  
  High School Diploma or GED required. One to three years of manufacturing, steel processing, slitting, material handling, or related industrial experience preferred.
• Language
  
  Skills:
  
  Effectively communicate with co‑workers and management regarding work and safety issues. Read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos. Write simple correspondence and effectively present information one‑on‑one to customers and other employees of the organization.
• Mathematical
  
  Skills:
  
  Add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Reasoning Ability: Apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Comprehend job training and safety instructions.
• Computer
  
  Skills:
  
  Basic computer skills required, including the ability to utilize scanners, production reporting systems, inventory systems, and email applications.
• Certificates & Licenses: Forklift Certified, Crane Certified.
• Other
  
  Skills and Abilities:
  
  Read a tape measure, micrometers, calipers, galvanometers and other measuring devices as required. Experience operating steel slitting lines, decoilers, recoilers, fork trucks, overhead cranes and related material handling equipment preferred.

• Generous time off including Paid Time Off, 13 annual holidays, and volunteer time off
• Day One Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision Plans
• Paid Caregiver Leave, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Reimbursement
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