Slitter Operator

Job Purpose

A Slitter Operator is responsible for setting up a slitter according to customer specifications and work orders. Your detail, safety, and attentiveness is critical to regular equipment inspection and the ability to measure dimensions, align parts and produce material according to production instructions.

Essential Functions

- Inspect arbor and overarm setups to ensure compliance with production instructions

- Reconcile coil identity to production and load coil

- Thread coil through slitter head, cropping all non-complying material

- Review and record gauge, width, hardness, camber, burr and surface condition and ensure compliance with production instructions

- Set gauge monitoring system (if applicable) and ensure gauge calibration

- Thread steel mults into recoiler

- Run coils at maximum speed, ensuring efficiency and accuracy

- Monitor strip conditions to ensure compliance with production

- Document strip conditions, gauge as required and ensure customer specifications

- Band and identify slit mults in compliance with production and complete all proper documentation

- Remove scrap from machine regularly and empty hoppers as needed

- Communicate non-compliance production or quality problems to supervisor and/or shift lead

Working Conditions

The position will be in steel slitting facility using machines, hand tools, and forklifts. The shop floor is not climate controlled, so at times it will be hot/cold. Proper PPE is required, including steel/composite toed shoes, arm guards, gloves, and safety glasses.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

- Prolonged periods of standing and walking through the factory.

- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk working on computers.

- Must be able to lift 25 pounds at times.

- Visual acuity to inspect products and machinery.

Direct reports

None

EEO/AAP Statement

{Client name} provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Education, Experience, Skills, Abilities, or Other Characteristics

- Ability to read and follow all work order instructions and complete documentation

- Knowledge of current crane and forklift operation preferred

- Ability to perform complete setup and operational tasks of slitting to ensure compliance with customer specifications

- Ability to work under little supervision

- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

- Ability to communicate effectively