Slitter Set-Up Specialist — Tooling, Quality & Growth

Samuel, Son & Co.; Burlington; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Short-term incentive plan

Job summary

Samuel, Son & Co. is seeking a Slitter Set-Up professional to prepare the slitting line with properly configured knives, spacers, and tooling for production runs. You will interpret layouts, install tooling, and ensure readiness for safe, efficient, high-quality output.

Responsibilities include maintaining tooling, coordinating knife servicing, and supporting operators to sustain smooth workflow. A high school diploma and 1–3 years in slitting or setup are preferred; rotating shifts apply.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1 to 3 years of slitting line, machine setup, or related manufacturing experience.
• Knowledge of slitting equipment, tooling, and setup procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret specifications, setup sheets, schematics, and work instructions.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong organizational, communication, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Set up slitter tooling, including knives, spacers, and shims, based on production requirements and setup documentation.
• Interpret setup layouts, schematics, work orders, and slitter setup sheets for accurate preparation.
• Install and mount tooling on the slitter head according to standards.
• Move and position slitter heads as jobs are completed and new setups are required.
• Inspect and maintain tooling to keep knives sharp, clean, and production-ready.
• Coordinate servicing and sharpening of knives as required.
• Report tooling defects, shortages, or quality concerns to the Production Supervisor.
• Support Slitter Operators and production team to ensure efficient workflow.
• Maintain production, setup, and maintenance records.
• Progress into Slitter Operator role as needed to support operations.

Skills

Slitting Setup

Machine Setup

Reading Schematics

Mechanical Aptitude

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Slitting Equipment

Tooling Setup

Job description

Samuel, Son & Co. is seeking a Slitter Set-Up professional to prepare the slitting line with properly configured knives, spacers, and tooling for production runs. You will interpret layouts, install tooling, and ensure readiness for safe, efficient, high-quality output.

Responsibilities include maintaining tooling, coordinating knife servicing, and supporting operators to sustain smooth workflow. A high school diploma and 1–3 years in slitting or setup are preferred; rotating shifts apply.