Slitter Assistant

Cleveland-Cliffs Hibbing Management; United States; On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Education assistance

Variable compensation opportunities

Job summary

Koil Metals, a Detroit-based steel service center and subsidiary of Cleveland-Cliffs, seeks a Slitter Assistant for the first shift. The role focuses on producing a quality product safely, following Operator guidance, and learning all aspects of the slitting process.

Responsibilities include verifying orders, setting up equipment, ensuring correct coils, packaging, and maintaining safety and housekeeping standards while supporting the packaging team.

Qualifications

• High School or equivalent job experience.
• Novice skill level with slitting machines.
• Able to read Standard/Metric measuring tape.
• Capable of basic mathematical calculations.
• Able to convert fractions to decimals by 1/16" increments.
• Able to follow instructions from Slitter Operator.

Responsibilities

• Verify coil process information for accuracy on each work order.
• Verify setup and process instructions with Operator.
• Verify correct coils supplied for the production run; perform verification checks.
• Package finished materials per work orders or Operator instructions.
• Build slitter heads to maximize machine capability.
• Build separator over arms per Operator instructions.
• Process coils ensuring quality tolerances are met.
• Complete Slitting Production Report and Slitting Report.
• Monitor equipment for safe operation and report maintenance needs.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment.
• Assist packaging team members as needed.

Skills

Reading tape

Basic math

Verbal/written communication

Reading & understanding work orders

Education

High School or equivalent

Tools

Forklift experience

Basic computer skills

Job description

Location: Detroit, MI

Koil Metals is a Detroit-based steel service center that processes and distributed various flat rolled metal products.

Koil has an immediate opportunity for a Slitter Assistant on First Shift.

The Slitter Assistant's primary responsibility is to produce a quality product in a safe, productive and profitable manner, understanding and following instructions from the Operator throughout the operational processes.

The Slitter Assistant will learn all aspects of the slitting process.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Verify coil process information for accuracy upon each work order.
• Verify set up and process instructions with Operator.
• Verify correct coils are supplied for the production run performing required verification checks.
• Package finished materials based on the work orders requirements or Operators instructions.
• Build slitter heads to ensure best possible options within the machine's capabilities.
• Build separator over arms to the proper sizes based on Operators' instructions.
• Process coils ensuring quality tolerances are adhered to.
• Work with the Operator to complete all associated documentation and reports (Slitting Production Report, Slitting Report).
• Monitor/Inspect equipment for safe operation and/or advise management of any maintenance concerns.
• Must have good housekeeping and the ability to maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Support and assist packaging team members.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School or equivalent job experience.
• Entry knowledge and Novice skill level of slitting machines.
• Must be able to read Standard/Metric measuring tape.
• Must be able to perform basic mathematic calculations of standard/metric measurements.
• Must know fractional to decimal conversions by 1/16" increments.
• Must be able to take instructions from the Slitter Operator.
• Basic computer skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills; ability to read, understand and comply with work directions, training manuals and safety rules.
• Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Fork truck experience.

Koil is a subsidiary of Cleveland-Cliffs Inc., the largest flat-rolled steel company and the largest iron ore pellet producer in North America. Cleveland-Cliffs is vertically integrated from mined raw materials, direct reduced iron, and ferrous scrap to primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing.

We offer an excellent total compensation package including competitive pay with variable compensation opportunities, health insurance, retirement plan, education assistance, paid time off, and more.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] or call 1-[phone] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is an equal opportunity employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability.

We are a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment screening as a condition of employment.