3rd Shift Setup Operator

Monarch Steel Company, Inc.; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Monarch Steel Company of Alabama, Inc. is seeking a Setup Operator I to perform machine setup and preparation for slitting operations. Under general supervision, you will work with tooling, build sheets, and ensure production meets customer specifications.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and basic math skills, with the ability to read measurements and use tape measures, micrometers, and calipers. Teamwork, safety, and reliability are essential in our 1 TEAM environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Industry knowledge and experience is a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret work instructions and orders.
• Ability to operate basic measuring tools.

Responsibilities

• Set-up, maintain and repair production machines, tooling and other equipment.
• Wear all proper protective equipment and follow Safety Policy and OSHA standards.
• Develop knowledge of slitter set-up program and generate build sheets based on production work orders.
• Build heads utilizing build sheet instructions and maintain knife and rubber inventory.
• Clean slitter knives and slitter tooling and ensure quality of product.
• Perform routine checks and continuous inspection of machinery to ensure safety and quality.

Skills

Tape measure reading

Micrometers

Calipers

Slitting set-up

Basic math

Attendance reliability

English literacy

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Industry knowledge and experience

Job description

Monarch Steel Company of Alabama, Inc., a division of American Consolidated Industries, is one of the country’s largest providers of hot rolled, cold rolled, and galvanized steel products. Here at Monarch Steel of Alabama we receive steel coils, slit/blank/cut to length coils and ship to our customers. We pride ourselves on outstanding safety, quality, customer service, and most importantly our 1 – TEAM environment.

Benefits include:

• 401(k) with Company Match
• Retirement Plan
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Accident, Hospital Indemnity, & Critical Illness
• 50k Company paid Life AD&D Insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Referral bonus Program - up to $1000
• Steel Toe Subsidy
• Prescription Safety Glasses Allowance
• Vacation & Personal Time Off
• Holiday Pay – Includes a Floating Holiday
• Eligible for an Incentive Bonus - up to 10% of your monthly earnings, paid monthly.

Position Summary

Under general supervision, the Setup Operator I position performs a variety of skilled tasks involved involving the set up of the machine and supplies; basic understanding of equipment and performs related work as required.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Embraces the 1 T.E.A.M. culture
• Wear all proper protective equipment as required in work and in accordance with Safety Policy and OSHA standards.
• Maintain a safe and healthful work environment by practicing safe work habits, good housekeeping procedures and adhering to safety guidelines.
• Develop knowledge of slitter set-up program
• Generate build sheets based on production work orders
• Build heads utilizing build sheet instructions
• Maintain knife and rubber inventory
• Clean slitter knives and slitter tooling
• Set-up, maintain and repair production machines, tooling and other equipment
• Perform routine checks of parts to ensure quality of product
• Constant inspection of machinery, equipment, and process to ensure safety
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to use computers, read tape measures, micrometers and calipers
• Ability to perform complete set-up and operational tasks of slitting to ensure compliance with customer specifications and production requirements
• Dependability in attendance, work completion, and flexibility to meet business needs
• Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
• Ability to work outside normal business hours/days as needed
• Able to interact effectively with employees at all levels of the company
• Able to read and comprehend simple work instructions, work orders, short correspondence and memos written in English
• Able to write simple correspondence in English

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, required
• Industry knowledge and experience, a plus

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• The noise level in the work environment is usually medium to high.
• 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills associated with the position.

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.