Title: Slitter Operator

Shift: 2nd Shift: M-Th 2:15pm - 12:45am (Overtime on Fridays 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

Slitter Operator Reporting Relationships:

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

Next Steps:

If you are detail-oriented, safety-focused, and a team player, we would like to hear from you. Please submit your application today to connect with our recruiting team about this role with our client.

Additional Information: 

Physical Demands: 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 Opportunity Employer:

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in the workplace