Lead Slitter Operator: Precision Coil Processing

Ohio Gratings, Inc.; Kentucky; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio Gratings, Inc. is seeking a lead operator to run a high-capacity Cut-To-Length and Coil Processing Slitter. You will guide a crew in safe setup and precise processing of large metal coils into strip widths, ensuring production goals and high-quality material.

The role requires a minimum of three years’ metal slitter experience, proficiency with overhead cranes and forklifts, and the ability to read standard and metric measurements. Strong attention to safety and record-keeping is essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 3+ years of experience operating a metal slitter.
• Experience operating overhead cranes and forklifts; safe tool use required.
• Ability to read standard and metric measurements.
• Basic math skills; ability to perform calculations without a calculator.
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems and MS Office is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate material needs with operators, supervisors, and inventory teams to keep production moving.
• Work with crew to maintain smooth shift transitions and continuous workflow.
• Safely handle large metal coils using tow motors and overhead cranes.
• Set up and operate slitting equipment to meet precise strip widths with minimal waste.
• Install, adjust, and maintain slitter knives, spacers, and tooling components.
• Monitor tool condition and communicate maintenance needs.
• Review job travelers and material characteristics to optimize cutting performance.
• Manage coil handling, banding, welding, and removal of partial coils.
• Inspect material quality and report defects promptly.
• Maintain accurate records for production, inventory, and job tracking.
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and safety-focused.
• Collaborate with team to meet production goals and quality standards.

Skills

Slitter experience

Overhead cranes

Forklifts

Reading measurements (standard/metric)

Basic math

Follow procedures

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/Outlook)

Hand & power tools

Job description

Ohio Gratings, Inc. is seeking a lead operator to run a high-capacity Cut-To-Length and Coil Processing Slitter. You will guide a crew in safe setup and precise processing of large metal coils into strip widths, ensuring production goals and high-quality material.

The role requires a minimum of three years’ metal slitter experience, proficiency with overhead cranes and forklifts, and the ability to read standard and metric measurements. Strong attention to safety and record-keeping is essential.