Slitter Set-Up Tech — Path to Operator (Rotating Shifts)

Samuel, Son & Co.; Burlington; On-site; CAD 4,030,000 - 5,740,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Short-term incentive plan

Job summary

Samuel, Son & Co. is seeking a Slitter Set-Up technician to prepare the slitting line by assembling and installing slitter tooling in line with customer specifications and production requirements.

The role focuses on configuring knives, spacers, and related tooling, maintaining production-ready equipment, and supporting safe, efficient operations across rotating shifts. Opportunities exist to advance to a Slitter Operator role.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Ability to read and interpret specifications, setup sheets, schematics, and work instructions.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts including days, afternoons, and nights.

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 to ensure accurate machine preparation.
• Install and mount tooling on the slitter head according to standards and tolerances.
• Move and position slitter heads as jobs are completed and new setups are required.
• Inspect and maintain tooling to ensure knives remain 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 other production team members to ensure efficient workflow.
• Maintain accurate production, setup, and maintenance records.
• Demonstrate ability to progress into a Slitter Operator role when required.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Slitting equipment knowledge

Reading schematics

Job description

Samuel, Son & Co. is seeking a Slitter Set-Up technician to prepare the slitting line by assembling and installing slitter tooling in line with customer specifications and production requirements.

The role focuses on configuring knives, spacers, and related tooling, maintaining production-ready equipment, and supporting safe, efficient operations across rotating shifts. Opportunities exist to advance to a Slitter Operator role.