Precision Coil Cutter – 2nd Shift

Sentrigard; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Sentrigard in Lynchburg, VA is seeking a Machine Operator Level 1 for a 2nd shift. You will set up and operate steel processing machines to cut and process coils of metal, following work orders and quality guidelines.

Responsibilities include loading material, threading through rollers and blades, verifying cut sizes, and performing routine maintenance. Candidates should read technical docs and work safely in a noisy industrial environment.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of cut-to-length machines and/or slitter.
• Able to operate at least one line.
• Able to safely operate a forklift to move materials to and from working areas.
• Able to follow QA guidelines and change out/coil change requirements.
• Able to perform machine pre-checks on one line.

Responsibilities

• Reads work order carefully to determine dimensions of sheets to be cut.
• Inserts shaft into core of roll and raises and positions roll.
• Threads ends of material through feed rollers, under or across cutting blades, and aligns material against machine guides.
• Starts machine and verifies size of cut material.
• Reports damaged or defective material to the Steel Center Manager or Production Coordinator immediately.
• Communicates with Crane Operator and other coil line workers to minimize downtime and maximize processing efficiencies.
• Readjusts machine to ensure specified dimension of sheet.
• Observes operations of machine to detect malfunctions.
• Stops machine to make required adjustments.
• Performs preventative maintenance procedures, as required.
• Observes all company safety practices, procedures and PPE requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good communication skills

Read/understand technical documents

Follow written/oral instructions

Basic computer proficiency

Basic math skills

Crane operation knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Cut-to-length machines

QA guidelines

Job description

Sentrigard in Lynchburg, VA is seeking a Machine Operator Level 1 for a 2nd shift. You will set up and operate steel processing machines to cut and process coils of metal, following work orders and quality guidelines.

Responsibilities include loading material, threading through rollers and blades, verifying cut sizes, and performing routine maintenance. Candidates should read technical docs and work safely in a noisy industrial environment.