Slitter Operator

Cleveland-Cliffs; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Koil Metals, a Detroit-based steel service center and subsidiary of Cleveland-Cliffs, is seeking a Slitter Operator on First Shift. You will lead the slitting crew, ensure safe, efficient production, and drive quality through setup guidance and process instruction.

Responsibilities include verifying run information, building slitter head, processing coils to tolerances, completing reports, and maintaining a clean, safe work environment while prioritizing team safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Advanced knowledge and skill level of slitting machine.
• Ability to read Standard/Metric measuring tape.
• Basic math calculations with standard/metric measurements.
• Basic computer skills.
• Hi-lo crane and overhead crane experience preferred but trainable.
• Good verbal and written communication; follow directions, manuals, and safety rules.
• Must have a valid driver\'s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Verify production run information and provide setup instructions to the slitting team.
• Build slitter head for optimal machine options.
• Process coils to meet quality tolerances.
• Complete Slitting Production Reports and Slitting Reports.
• Monitor equipment for safe operation and report maintenance needs.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment and team safety at all times.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Tape measure use

Basic math

Basic computer skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Safety awareness

Valid driver\'s license

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Hi-lo crane

Overhead crane

Slitting machine knowledge

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 Operator on First Shift. The Slitter Operator is responsible for producing quality products in a safe, productive, and profitable manner, and will function as the machine operating leader, guiding the slitting crew throughout the process.

Summary Of Responsibilities

• Verify production run information for accuracy, provide slitting team with set up and process instructions, and ensure coils are supplied for the production run performing required verification checks.
• Build slitter head to ensure best possible options within the machine's capabilities.
• Process coils ensuring quality tolerances are adhered to.
• Complete all associated documentation and reports (Slitting Production Report, Slitting Report)
• Monitor and inspect equipment for safe operation and advise management of any maintenance concerns.
• Must have good housekeeping and the ability to maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Responsible for the safety of team members, never operating the machine when someone is in an unsafe position.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent job experience.
• Advanced knowledge and skill level of slitting machine.
• Must be able to read Standard/Metric measuring tape.
• Must be able to perform basic mathematic calculations of standard/metric measurements.
• Basic computer skills.
• Hi-lo and overhead crane experience preferred but not required if trainable.
• 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.

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 an equal opportunity employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability. We are a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment screening as a condition of employment.