Evening Slitter Operator — Growth & Benefits

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; McHenry (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

IL Paid Leave

401k

Life Insurance

Rx Reimbursement

Short-term Disability

Referral Bonuses

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals in McHenry, IL is seeking a Slitter Operator to operate slitting equipment and meet production orders while upholding safety, quality, and efficiency in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities include setting up machines, monitoring performance, inspecting quality, recording usage and scrap, and coordinating with teammates to ensure smooth workflow in a clean, safe environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3+ years of experience operating machinery in manufacturing (slitting preferred).
• Ability to read production orders, perform basic math, and use a tape measure.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate slitting machines per production orders and specs.
• Monitor machine performance and troubleshoot tension, cut quality, and equipment function.
• Inspect product quality, detect defects, and record material usage and scrap.
• Communicate with team and leadership to coordinate workflow and material needs.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment per safety procedures.

Skills

Read production orders

Basic math

Tape measure

Attention to detail

Team communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Express Employment Professionals in McHenry, IL is seeking a Slitter Operator to operate slitting equipment and meet production orders while upholding safety, quality, and efficiency in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities include setting up machines, monitoring performance, inspecting quality, recording usage and scrap, and coordinating with teammates to ensure smooth workflow in a clean, safe environment.