Slitter Operations Assistant

Lapham-Hickey Steel Corp.; Michigan; On-site; USD 26,174 - 28,240; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Quarterly performance bonuses

Job summary

Alkar Steel is seeking a Slitter Operations Assistant to join the first shift. The role involves assisting the operator in slitting steel per work orders and customer specs, with overtime opportunities and potential quarterly bonuses based on performance.

The position offers a full benefits package and room for growth. Primary duties include setting up arms, verifying readings, moving material with cranes or lift trucks when licensed, and backing up the operator as needed.

Qualifications

• Reading and understanding work instructions.
• Basic math and measurement using ruler/tape.
• Willingness to learn and operate equipment.
• Ability to understand fractions and perform basic calculations.

Responsibilities

• Set-up over arms according to work order and customer 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 hired for your area.
• Ensure 100% cleanliness of tooling.
• Work closely with foreman to resolve problems.
• Support the quality, environmental and safety systems.
• Carry out any other duties that may be assigned.

Skills

Reading work instructions

Basic math and measurement

General computer skills

Problem solving

Job description

Slitter Operations Assistant

Salary Range: $19.00 To $20.50 Hourly

Steel Slitter/ Operator Assistant

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 be 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, overtime, the successful candidate would learn to both set-up and operate the machine and eventually act as a backup operator or progress to operator.

• We offer a full benefits package
• there is the opportunity for quarterly bonuses indexed to performance

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