Precision Slitter Operator & Setup

Onealmfgservices; Wallingford (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

United Performance Metals in Wallingford, CT, is seeking a production operator to set up and run rolling mill and related equipment. You will perform tolerance checks, handle coils and materials, and document data in the ERP system as part of a safety-focused production team.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, basic computer skills, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team. Welding or material-handling experience is a plus, with training available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous machine operation or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience operating or supporting rolling mill, slitting, winding, annealing, CNC, or similar metal-processing equipment is a plus.
• Ability to accurately use micrometers, calipers, gauges, and shop math to verify tolerances.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to follow detailed work instructions, travelers, job orders, and safety procedures.
• Basic computer skills required, including the ability to enter data into production or ERP systems.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a production environment.
• Forklift, overhead crane, or material-handling experience preferred; training may be provided.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and monitor rolling mill, winder, annealing furnace, and slitter equipment according to work instructions, customer specifications, and production schedules.
• Perform tolerance checks and in-process inspections using micrometers, calipers, gauges, and other precision measuring tools.
• Load, unload, stage, and move coils, raw materials, and finished goods using approved material-handling equipment such as overhead cranes, forklifts, pallet jacks, or hand trucks.
• Enter production, inventory, quality, and process information into the ERP system or required production documentation.
• Inspect material for visible defects, surface condition, dimensional accuracy, coil condition, and packaging requirements.
• Perform basic troubleshooting, equipment checks, light maintenance, and housekeeping to support safe and efficient production.
• Follow all safety procedures, lockout/tagout requirements, quality standards, and company policies.
• Communicate equipment issues, material concerns, and production delays to supervisors, maintenance, and quality personnel.
• Assist with training, cross-training, and continuous improvement activities as needed.
• Support the shipping and receiving department as needed, including assisting with staging, packaging, labeling, inventory movement, loading and unloading materials, and preparing customer or internal shipments in accordance with company procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support production, warehouse and plant operations.

Skills

Machine operation

Manufacturing experience

Rolling mill

CNC equipment

Tolerance verification

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Gauges

ERP systems

Overhead crane

Forklift

Job description

United Performance Metals in Wallingford, CT, is seeking a production operator to set up and run rolling mill and related equipment. You will perform tolerance checks, handle coils and materials, and document data in the ERP system as part of a safety-focused production team.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, basic computer skills, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team. Welding or material-handling experience is a plus, with training available.