Coil Processing Helper – Steel & Aluminum Line

IKG Corp.; Garrett, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

IKG Corp. in Garrett, IN seeks a material handler to load slit coil onto payoff racks, monitor the payoff line, unload finished product, and move items to staging areas. The role emphasizes safe, steady operation and accurate handling of metal components.

Responsibilities include assisting with set-ups, monitoring feeds, loading the welder with slit coil, performing basic maintenance, keeping the area neat, and following all safety rules.

Qualifications

• High School diploma and some manufacturing or related experience.
• Trade school preferred: Welding; manufacturing or related.
• Ability to read and interpret documents as well as technical manuals and materials.
• Ability to perform basic math as it relates to production items.

Responsibilities

• Assists operator in making set-ups as required.
• Observes incoming material, monitors coil feed process, manipulates controls as required and advises Operator in event of malfunction or material problems.
• Loads welder with slit coil using fork trucks, coil grippers and other appropriate material handling equipment.
• Monitors run out equipment, shear and off-load equipment. Checks material coming off welder and identifies finished grating pieces, and writes up jobs. Reports apparent defects or equipment malfunction to Operator and/or Supervisor. Unload material into designated areas.
• Performs minor maintenance reports any malfunction of equipment to supervisor.
• Performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned by Supervisor such as, but not limited to inventory counts, unloading incoming materials, loading raw material, etc.
• Maintains neat and orderly work area.
• Restocks coils of flat bar, loads, threads, cuts, matches end and welds ends together, as required.
• Performs job functions using safe work practices.
• Required to adhere to all safety rules and regulations and participate in safety efforts.

Skills

Reading documents

Writing instructions

Basic math

Education

High School diploma

Trade school welding

Job description

IKG Corp. in Garrett, IN seeks a material handler to load slit coil onto payoff racks, monitor the payoff line, unload finished product, and move items to staging areas. The role emphasizes safe, steady operation and accurate handling of metal components.

Responsibilities include assisting with set-ups, monitoring feeds, loading the welder with slit coil, performing basic maintenance, keeping the area neat, and following all safety rules.