Slitter Operator

Company Description

Camden Yards Steel is a 100% American, family-owned company specializing in meeting the prime flat-rolled steel needs of customers across the eastern United States. With locations in Camden, NJ, and West Columbia, SC, the company provides high-quality products, including hot rolled, high strength low alloy, cold rolled, coated, pre-painted steel, and more. As an ISO 9001:2015 certified organization, Camden Yards Steel invests in advanced processing and packaging equipment to deliver top-tier products with precision. Serving a diverse range of industries, the company prides itself on customer satisfaction and expert-driven solutions tailored to individual needs.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Slitter Operator to join our manufacturing team onsite in CAMDEN, NJ

. In this role, you will be responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining slitting equipment used to process flat-rolled steel into customer-specified widths and tolerances. This role requires strong attention to detail, mechanical aptitude, and a commitment to safety, quality, and productivity in a fast-paced steel processing environment.

Duties

- Set up and operate steel slitting lines according to work orders, specifications, and production schedules

- Read and interpret work orders, coil tags, blueprints, and customer specifications

- Load, unload, and position steel coils using overhead cranes, forklifts, or other material-handling equipment

- Install and adjust slitter knives, spacers, arbors, and tooling to meet required tolerances

- Monitor slitting operations to ensure product quality, dimensional accuracy, and surface finish

- Perform in-process inspections, measure slit widths, and verify compliance with quality standards

- Identify and troubleshoot operational issues, equipment malfunctions, or material defects

- Perform routine maintenance, cleaning, and housekeeping of slitting equipment and work areas

- Accurately complete production reports, quality documentation, and safety checklists

- Follow all company safety policies, OSHA regulations, and lockout/tagout procedures

- Work collaboratively with supervisors, maintenance, quality, and warehouse teams to meet production goals

Requirements

- Proven experience operating slitting machines or similar manufacturing equipment in a metal fabrication environment

- Proficiency with tooling setup, calibration, and basic troubleshooting of equipment

- Familiarity with sheet metal fabrication techniques and quality inspection tools such as micrometers, calipers, and precision measuring instruments

- Knowledge of safety procedures related to crane operation, hand tools usage, and machine guarding practices

- Basic math skills for calculating measurements, tolerances, and material quantities

- Physical ability to lift heavy materials safely and operate machinery for extended periods

- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality

- Willingness to work overtime, weekends, or rotating shifts as required

- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs throughout the shift

- Ability to work in an industrial environment with exposure to noise, dust, and temperature changes

Join our team as a Slitter Operator if you thrive in a hands-on role that combines technical skill with precision craftsmanship. Your dedication will help us produce top-quality materials efficiently while maintaining a safe work environment. We value continuous learning and offer opportunities for growth within our manufacturing operations.