Machine Operator

Aerotek; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental

Vision

PTO

15% Annual Bonus

Quarterly production bonuses

Job summary

Aerotek in Pasadena, TX is seeking a Slitter Machine Operator to set up, operate, and monitor slitter machines in a large metal manufacturing plant that runs 24/7. You will work with heavy metal coils, perform basic troubleshooting, and collaborate with maintenance and production teams while following safety policies and wearing PPE; the role requires lifting up to 50 pounds and rotating day/night shifts.

This permanent onsite position offers competitive pay, health benefits, PTO, and production

Qualifications

• 3+ years hands-on slitter machine experience in a metal manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with metal materials in production/fabrication settings.
• Ability to lift/push/pull up to 50 pounds safely.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and monitor slitter machines to meet production specs and quality standards.
• Inspect incoming materials and finished products; adjust machines as needed for dimensions and quality.
• Troubleshoot minor mechanical issues and report equipment problems to maintenance.

Skills

Slitter operation

Metal manufacturing

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Job description

Job Title: Slitter Machine Operator Job Description

This role operates and maintains slitter machinery in a large, high-volume metal manufacturing plant that fabricates heavy wall pipe and related products. You will work with metal materials, support continuous production on rotating shifts, and help ensure safe, efficient, and reliable machine performance in a demanding industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and monitor slitter machines to process metal materials according to production specifications and quality standards.
• Inspect incoming metal materials and finished product to verify dimensions, surface quality, and alignment, making adjustments to the slitter machine as needed.
• Perform basic troubleshooting and minor mechanical adjustments on slitter equipment to resolve jams, misfeeds, and other operating issues.
• Collaborate with maintenance, engineering, and operations personnel to report equipment issues and support planned maintenance activities, changeovers, and outages.
• Follow established operating procedures and OEM guidelines to help ensure slitter equipment runs safely and efficiently.
• Handle metal coils and materials by lifting, pulling, and pushing up to 50 pounds, and move product through the production area as required.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area around the slitter machine, including removing scrap, debris, and excess materials.
• Continuously monitor machine performance, output quality, and production rates, and communicate any deviations or concerns to supervisors or maintenance staff.
• Support safe operations by consistently wearing required personal protective equipment and following all safety policies and procedures.
• Work effectively within a team of machine operators and plant personnel in a large, busy manufacturing environment that operates 24/7.
• Adapt to a rotating shift schedule and extended workweeks, including days, nights, and weekends, as part of the plants DuPont shift rotation.

Essential Skills

• At least 3+ years of hands-on slitter machine operating experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong background working with metal materials in a production or fabrication setting.
• Proven manufacturing experience, including machine operation and familiarity with industrial production processes.
• Ability to safely lift, pull, and push materials and products up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Comfort working in a greasy, dirty, and noisy industrial environment with non-climate-controlled conditions.
• Ability to stand and walk considerable distances throughout long shifts in a large plant.
• Consistent use of personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, hearing protection, work boots, and hardhat, and adherence to safety rules such as avoiding loose clothing and jewelry.
• Willingness and ability to work rotating shifts, including day and night shifts, as part of a 24/7 operation.
• Basic mechanical aptitude to recognize and respond to equipment issues and make simple adjustments on slitter machinery.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 5+ years of slitter machine experience in a metal manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Experience working specifically with metal pipe or similar metal products is an advantage.
• Prior experience in a high-volume manufacturing facility operating complex machinery.
• Bilingual communication skills are beneficial for working in a large, diverse plant workforce.
• Previous experience working rotating shifts, especially in a DuPont or similar schedule, is highly desirable.
• Comfort working closely with a machine shop team and broader production staff in a large plant.

Why Work Here?

You will join a long-established, globally active steel pipe manufacturer with more than six decades of industry experience and a broad portfolio of products serving automotive, construction, machinery, and energy markets. The organization offers significant opportunities for growth and advancement within a very large operation, supported by full benefits and paid time off. Employees benefit from structured bonus programs, including annual and monthly production- and safety-based incentives, as well as shift differentials for night and weekend work, creating strong earning potential in addition to a stable career path.

Work Environment

The role is based in a very large, non-climate-controlled manufacturing plant that fabricates pipe and operates 24/7. Temperatures in the facility reflect the outdoor weather, so conditions can be hot in warm seasons and cold in cooler seasons. The environment is greasy, dirty, and noisy, with extensive use of heavy machinery such as conveyors, pumps, gearboxes, hydraulic systems, CNC machines, straighteners, heat treatment furnaces, and slitter equipment. The machine shop team consists of approximately 15 people within a much larger plant population, and work is performed in close coordination with other departments. The plant follows a rotating DuPont shift schedule every two weeks, with built-in overtime and typical workweeks of around 60 hours. Shifts run from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., with a pattern of 5 days on, 2 days off, 7 days on, and 5 days off. Night shift and weekend night work receive additional differentials. The position requires steel-toe footwear; all other personal protective equipment is provided. Typical attire includes jeans and a work shirt, with transition to a company uniform over time.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Pasadena, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $54000.00 - $66000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Health benefitsDentalVisionPTO15% Annual BonusesQuarterly production bonuses

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 9, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Pasadena,TX.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.