Slitter Operations Assistant

Lapham-Hickey Steel-

Warren (MI)

On-site

USD 26,174 - 28,929

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Alkar Steel in Warren, MI is hiring a Steel Slitter Operator Assistant on the first shift (usually 6am-2:30pm+). You will assist the operator in slitting steel per work orders and customer specs, with overtime to learn set-up and eventually back-up operator duties.

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. There is also potential for quarterly bonuses indexed to performance.

Qualifications

Ability to perform essential functions with accommodations.
Read and understand work instructions.
Willingness to maintain positive communications with team.
Understand fractions and basic math.

Responsibilities

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 in your area.
Ensure 100% cleanliness of tooling.
Work with foreman to resolve problems.
Support the quality, environmental and safety systems.
Carry out other duties as assigned.

Skills

Read instructions

Willingness to learn

Team communication

Tools

Overhead cranes

Forklift (licensed)

Job description

Steel Slitter/ Operator Assistant

Location: 25854 Sherwood Ave, Warren, Ml 48091

Job Description

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.

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 endeavour.

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.

Work Environment

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 required to lift up to 75 pounds.

Job Type

Full-time

Benefits