First Shift Slitter Assistant - Steel Processing

AK Steel Corporation; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Koil Metals, a Detroit-based steel service center, seeks a Slitter Assistant on First Shift to learn and support the slitting process while ensuring quality and safety. You will work under the Slitter Operator, verify information, and assist with documentation and packaging tasks.

The role requires basic math, reading tape measures, and forklift experience, with a focus on safe, efficient production in a manufacturing setting in Detroit, MI.

Qualifications

• High School or equivalent education.
• Entry knowledge of slitting machines at novice level.
• Must be able to read standard/metric measuring tape.
• Must be able to perform basic mathematic calculations of standard/metric measurements.
• Must know fractional to decimal conversions by 1/16” increments.
• Must be able to take instructions from the Slitter Operator.
• Basic computer skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Fork truck experience.

Responsibilities

• Verify coil process information for accuracy on each work order.
• Verify setup and process instructions with Operator.
• Verify correct coils for the production run and perform checks.
• Package finished materials per work orders.
• Build slitter heads to optimize machine capability.
• Build separators per Operator instructions.
• Ensure coils meet quality tolerances.
• Complete associated documentation and reports with the Operator.
• Monitor equipment safety and report maintenance concerns.
• Maintain clean and safe work environment.
• Assist packaging team members.

Skills

Measuring tape reading

Basic math

Follow instructions

Basic computer skills

Communication skills

Driver's license

Forklift experience

Slitting machines knowledge

Fractional to decimal conversion

Education

High School or equivalent

Job description

Koil Metals, a Detroit-based steel service center, seeks a Slitter Assistant on First Shift to learn and support the slitting process while ensuring quality and safety. You will work under the Slitter Operator, verify information, and assist with documentation and packaging tasks.

The role requires basic math, reading tape measures, and forklift experience, with a focus on safe, efficient production in a manufacturing setting in Detroit, MI.