CPS - 1st Shift Coil Line Operator

Central Plains Steel Co.; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Quarterly incentives

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life, AD&D, STD, LTD insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off & 10 paid holidays

Career growth & advancement potential

All safety training and equipment

Job summary

Central Plains Steel is hiring a Coil Line Operator in Wichita, KS. This full-time, first-shift role involves setting up and running coil processing equipment to level and cut-to-length metal coils per customer specs.

You will ensure product quality, follow safety procedures, and work closely with teammates to hit daily production goals. The position requires manual dexterity, basic measurement skills, and the ability to operate forklifts and overhead cranes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 0–5 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must meet required physical capabilities (lifting, standing, reaching) and safety training.
• Ability to read and follow work orders and instructions.
• Certification to operate motorized material handling and rigging equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and monitor coil processing to level and cut-to-length metal coils per customer specs.
• Ensure product quality and production efficiency; follow safety procedures.
• Collaborate with team members to meet daily production goals.
• Select materials, sizes, tolerances, and operation sequences per work orders.
• Measure pieces with calipers, micrometers, and scales to verify specifications.
• Move materials using forklift or overhead crane; document work orders and tagging.
• Perform quality inspections and address issues with supervisor.
• Maintain clean, safe, and orderly work area.

Skills

Valid Driver’s License

Manual dexterity

Reading instructions

Measurement skills

Time management

Decision making

Multi-tasking

Physical endurance

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma/GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Overhead crane

Basic computer skills

Job description

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Job Summary

Full Time: Monday-Friday, 1st Shift, 6:30am – 3:00pmLocation: Plant 1 – 3900 N. Comotara, Wichita, KS 67226

At Central Plains Steel, we hire Ideal Team Players who are humble, hungry, and smart. Team-first professionals who take initiative, build strong relationships, and live the values of Respect, Integrity, Excellence, and Accountability to deliver Best-in-Class customer service to internal and external customers.

• Competitive pay
• Quarterly Incentives
• Full benefits package
  • o Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • o Life, AD&D, Short-term Disability, and Long-term Disability insurance
  • o 401(k) with company match
    • o 100% match for the first 4% of your contribution
  • o Paid time off & 10 paid holidays
  • o Career growth & advancement potential
  • o All necessary safety training and equipment provided
  • o Stable, long term employment with a reputable company

The Coil Line Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, and monitoring coil processing to level and cut-to-length metal coils to customer specifications. This position ensures product quality, maintains production efficiency, follows all safety procedures, and works closely with team members to meet daily production goals.

Physical Requirements

Stand or Sit(Stationary position), Walk(Move, Traverse), Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance (Ascend/Descend, Work atop, Traverse), Use hand/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position), Stoop, kneel, crouch, or Crawl(Position self(to), Move), Talk/hear(Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information), See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess), Pushing or Pulling, Reaching, Repetitive Motion

Function in the Job

Heavy work - Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Job Function

• Generally responsible for completing basic, routine tasks with detailed instructions and/or core knowledge of shop flow
• Determine processing specifications such as materials, sizes, surface conditions, material defects dimensions, tolerances, and operational sequences
• Ensure correct material for the job is used according to work orders
• Coordinates and executes material handling
• Adjust controls to set cutting speed, depth, and feed rates
• Measures and examines pieces using precision measuring instruments such as standard tape measure, calipers, micrometers, scales, and squares to ensure conformance to work order specifications
• Understands the importance of Tolerances identified by work orders, Standard Shop Tolerances, or ASTM
• Performs “In Process” and “Finished Product” quality control inspections
• Removes scrap metal and clean equipment according to designated maintenance procedures
• Diagnoses problems and makes necessary adjustments
• Moves material from production areas to storage or other designated areas using forklift or overhead crane
• Tags material for proper identification and complete all required documentation
• Spot checks on inventory, completes daily and/or ad hoc checks for proper tagging of material, as directed
• Reports any irregularities to supervisor for direction
• Responsible for adhering to/ensuring compliance with applicable safety and quality standards
• Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly work area
• All other duties and responsibilities assigned by supervisor

Required Skills

• Valid Driver’s License - required
• Must be able to meet or exceed Level 4 (Heavy Work) of a Personal Capacity Profile
• 0-5 years of relevant experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities - required
• Ability to show adequate manual dexterity, finger dexterity, arm-hand steadiness, and multilimbed coordination - required
• Ability to read and comprehend written instructions as applied to work situations - required
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
• Basic measurement skills, including taking, converting, and/or using measurements of length, width, height, and weight to perform basic math computations correctly - required
• Basic arithmetic skills to calculate and convert decimals and fractions - required
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively - required
• Ability to make sound decisions based on a combination of factors including knowledge, experience, and judgment - required
• Ability to lift 100 pounds occasionally, 60 pounds repetitively - required
• Ability to stand for sustained periods of time - required
• Ability to push or pull 80 pounds of force - required
• Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, internal customers and/or vendors - required
• Must be able to obtain a certification to operate all required motorized material handling and rigging equipment - required
• Basic computer proficiency and working knowledge of software applications - required
• Employees are subject to temperatures more than 100 degrees F and below 32 degrees F
• Warehousing and material handling experience – preferred
• High School diploma/GED - preferred