Machine Operator - 2nd shift

Steel Technologies LLC; Santa Teresa (NM); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision after 60 days

Wellness program discounts

Short/Long-term disability

Life Insurance and 401(k) with match

Paid time off after 90 days

Paid holidays from day one

Health Savings Account

Education assistance

Teammate Assistance Program

Job summary

Steel Technologies LLC is hiring a Slitter Operator to set up and run a slitter per customer specifications, inspect material, and ensure dimensions meet production instructions. You will thread coils, monitor gauges, and adjust setups to correct defects while maintaining safety and housekeeping standards.

The role includes measuring various properties, coordinating with maintenance, and keeping detailed records, with opportunities for bonuses and benefits after probation.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform complete setup and operational tasks of slitting to ensure compliance with customer specifications and production requirements.
• Ability to use tape measures, Rockwell tester, micrometers and calipers.
• Ability to comply with safety rules and requirements.
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate a slitter according to customer specifications and work orders.
• Inspect equipment and measure dimensions to ensure conformity with production instructions.
• Thread coil through slitter head and recoiler; crop non-conforming material.
• Maintain production and quality standards by measuring gauge width, hardness, camber, burr and surface condition.
• Set and monitor gauge systems; calibrate as needed; adjust setup to correct defects during slitting.
• Communicate non-compliance to supervisor or shift lead; assist maintenance with issues and preventive maintenance.
• Clean slitter and surrounding area; remove scrap; load/unload as required.

Tools

Tape measures

Rockwell tester

Micrometers

Calipers

Job description

As a Slitter Operator at Steel Technologies, your main responsibility is to setup and operate a slitter according to customer specifications and work orders. We’ll rely on you for regular equipment inspection and the ability to measure dimensions, align parts and produce material according to production instructions.

How you’ll contribute to our company:

• Make and inspect arbor and overarm set-ups to ensure compliance with production instructions
• Reconcile coil identity to production and load coil
• Thread coil through slitter head, cropping non-complying material
• Thread mults into recoiler
• Maintain production and quality standards by measuring and verifying before during and after processing
• Check and record gauge width, hardness, camber, burr and surface condition
• Set gauge monitoring system (if applicable) and ensure gauge calibration
• Adjust machine setup to correct defects as needed throughout slitting (if applicable)
• Communicate non-compliance production to supervisor and/or shift lead
• Band/secure and identify slit mults
• Assist maintenance to troubleshoot malfunctions or complete preventative maintenance as necessary
• Remove scrap from machine and empty hopper as needed
• Clean slitter and surrounding area

Here’s what we can offer:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision after 60 days of employment
• Competitive Wellness Program, providing up to 100% discount on medical premiums
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Supplemental Accident Insurance through Allstate for additional coverage on accidents + cancer
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance401(k) after 60 days of employment + competitive match after one year>
• Paid Time Off starting after 90 days of employment
• Paid Holidays starting day one!
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account
• Great discount programs in automotive, technology, and more
• Boot and Glasses Allowance after 60 days of employment
• Free uniforms after 60 days of employment
• Monthly Incentive Bonus after one full month of employment
• Education Assistance is available for job related courses to further your education, with up to 100% paid tuition for maintenance-related coursework and certifications
• Teammate Assistance Program (TAP) which offers professional assistance for Counseling, Financial, Legal, and Family services

Here’s what is needed to be successful:

• Ability to perform complete set-up and operational tasks of slitting to ensure compliance with customer specifications and production requirements
• Ability to use tape measures, Rockwell tester, micrometers and calipers
• Ability to comply with safety rules and requirements
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Steel Technologies is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to any classification protected by federal, state and/or local law.

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