Machine Operator

HSK Stainless LLC.; Tennessee; On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

HSK Stainless LLC. in Gallatin, TN is hiring experienced Slitter Operators/Helpers to join a growing steel processing facility.

Pay ranges from $19.00 to $22.00 per hour based on experience, with duties including operating steel slitting equipment, reviewing orders, and ensuring quality and safety. Ideal candidates have manufacturing experience, strong mechanical skills, and the ability to read gauges and measurements.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing or machine operation experience preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read measurements, fractions, decimals, gauges, widths, and tolerances accurately.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented manufacturing environment.
• Dedication to workplace safety and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor steel slitting equipment to process flat-rolled steel coils to customer specifications.
• Review work orders, coil identification, gauges, widths, and production requirements before and during each run.
• Assist with machine setup, threading, changeovers, adjustments, and production checks.
• Monitor line speed, material flow, edge quality, surface condition, tooling, and finished product quality.
• Complete production paperwork, labels, tags, and system entries accurately.
• Communicate equipment issues, downtime, and quality concerns to supervisors and team members.
• Work closely with Helpers, Material Handlers, QA, Packaging, Shipping & Receiving, and Production Leadership to keep operations running smoothly.
• Follow all safety procedures, including PPE requirements, machine guarding, lockout/tagout procedures, and pinch-point awareness.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Machine operation

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Team-oriented

Safety awareness

Job description

Job Description

NOW HIRING – Machine Operators. HSK STAINLESS LLC. is seeking experienced and motivated Slitter Operators/Helper to join a growing steel processing facility! If you have manufacturing experience, strong mechanical skills, and take pride in producing quality work in a fast-paced environment, this is the opportunity for you!

Position:MachineOperator/Helper
Pay: $19.00 – $22.00 per hour (Based on experience)
Category: Production / Industrial

What You'll Be Doing:

• Operate and monitor steel slitting equipment to process flat-rolled steel coils to customer specifications
• Review work orders, coil identification, gauges, widths, and production requirements before and during each run
• Assist with machine setup, threading, changeovers, adjustments, and production checks
• Monitor line speed, material flow, edge quality, surface condition, tooling, and finished product quality
• Complete production paperwork, labels, tags, and system entries accurately
• Communicate equipment issues, downtime, and quality concerns to supervisors and team members
• Work closely with Helpers, Material Handlers, QA, Packaging, Shipping & Receiving, and Production Leadership to keep operations running smoothly
• Follow all safety procedures, including PPE requirements, machine guarding, lockout/tagout procedures, and pinch-point awareness

What We're Looking For:

• Manufacturing or machine operation experience preferred
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to read measurements, fractions, decimals, gauges, widths, and tolerances accurately
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented manufacturing environment
• Dedication to workplace safety and continuous improvement

Company Description

HSK is a Metals Service Center located in Gallatin, Tn that specializes in the Slitting of Stainless Coils for all types of industries.