Slitter Helper

Lapham-Hickey Steel Corp.; Michigan; On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Alkar Steel is seeking a Steel Slitter Operator Assistant for the first shift (usually 6am-2:30pm+). The role primarily supports the operator in slitting steel to work orders and customer specs.

Includes potential growth as you learn setup and operation, with room to advance to backup operator or operator. We offer a full benefits package and a pay rate from $19.00-$20.50 per hour depending on experience, plus quarterly bonuses indexed to performance.

Qualifications

• Read and understand work instructions.
• Basic math and measurement
• Willingness to learn and follow safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Set-up overhead arms per work order and customer specs.
• Verify width/gauge readings.
• Move material using overhead cranes and/or lift trucks (when licensed).
• Assist operator with machine operation as needed.
• Train new employees in the area.
• Maintain cleanliness of tooling.
• Collaborate with foreman to resolve issues.
• Support quality, environmental and safety systems.
• Carry out other duties as assigned.
• First-level authority to stop the process and report problems.

Job description

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5 days ago Requisition ID: 1057

Salary Range: $19.00 To $20.50 Hourly

Alkar Steel is looking for a Steel Slitter Operator Assistant to join our outstanding team on the first shift (Usually 6am-2:30pm+). This valued team member will be primarily responsible for assisting the operator in slitting steel according to the work order and customer specifications. We offer a full benefits package and a pay rate from $19.00-$20.50 per hour depending on experience, with room to grow in the future. In addition, there is the opportunity for quarterly bonuses indexed to performance. We would expect that, over time, the successful candidate would learn to both set-up and operate the machine and eventually act as a backup operator or progress to operator.

Job Duties, Responsibilities and Authority:

Set-up over arms according to work order and customer’s specifications.

Verify width/gauge readings.

Move material using overhead cranes and/or lift trucks (when licensed).

Assist on machine operation when time permits.

Train and orient new employees that are hired for your area.

Ensure 100% cleanliness of tooling.

Work closely with foreman to resolve any problems that may occur.

Support the quality, environmental and safety systems.

Carry out any other duties that may be assigned.

First-level authority to stop the process, report a problem to management, and correct the problem or request assistance in this endeavor.

Qualifications:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Abilities:

Read and understand work instruction. Willingness to maintain positive communications with other team members.

Math Abilities:

Utilize and understand a ruler/tape measure. Calculate basic mathematical figures. Read

and understand fractions. Apply general math concepts.

Computer Skills:

General computer skills and a willingness to learn.

Reasoning Abilities:

Solve practical problems. Follow work instructions.

Reliability is a key component to success in this position. We maintain a supportive and

clean work environment. Due to the nature of our business, the noise level is elevated

(hearing protection is available). While performing the duties of this job the employee is

frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally