Slitter Operator

Torrey Holistics; Fairland (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Torrey Holistics in Fairland, IN is seeking an experienced Slitter Operator to join our growing aluminum manufacturing operation. This hands-on role focuses on setting up and operating slitting lines to meet customer specifications, with 12-hour days on a 3-2-2-3 rotating schedule.

You will handle coils, adjust blade tension, inspect finished material with precision tools, and perform routine maintenance. The position requires forklift experience and adherence to safety procedures in a heavy

Qualifications

• Experience operating slitting or similar metal-processing equipment.
• Experience working with aluminum, steel, or other metal coils.
• Knowledge of uncoilers, recoilers, blade setup, tension, and machine adjustments.
• Experience using micrometers, calipers, gauges, and other measuring tools.
• Forklift experience and basic mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work a 6:00 AM–6:00 PM 3-2-2-3 rotating schedule, including weekends.
• Heavy industrial manufacturing environment; PPE required as specified.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate slitting equipment to cut aluminum coils to customer specifications.
• Adjust blades, spacers, tension, and machine speeds for production runs.
• Operate uncoilers and recoilers and move coils and finished material with a forklift.
• Inspect finished material using micrometers, calipers, gauges, and other measuring tools.
• Perform blade changes, routine maintenance, and basic mechanical troubleshooting.
• Monitor production quality, minimize scrap and downtime, and follow all Lockout/Tagout and plant safety procedures.

Skills

Slitting

Metal Coils

Coil handling

Blade setup

Measuring tools

Forklift operation

Troubleshooting

Safety procedures

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Gauges

Forklift

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Slitter Operator to join a growing aluminum manufacturing operation in Fairland, Indiana. This position is ideal for a hands-on machine operator with experience in slitting, coil processing, or metal manufacturing.This is a 12-hour day-shift opportunity, 6:00 AM–6:00 PM, working a 3-2-2-3 rotating schedule.What You'll DoSet up and operate slitting equipment to cut aluminum coils to customer specificationsAdjust blades, spacers, tension, and machine speeds for production runsOperate uncoilers and recoilers and use a forklift to move coils and finished materialInspect finished material using micrometers, calipers, gauges, and other measuring toolsPerform blade changes, routine maintenance, and basic mechanical troubleshootingMonitor production quality, minimize scrap and downtime, and follow all Lockout/Tagout and plant safety proceduresWhat We're Looking ForExperience operating slitting or similar metal-processing equipmentExperience working with aluminum, steel, or other metal coilsKnowledge of uncoilers, recoilers, blade setup, tension, and machine adjustmentsExperience using micrometers, calipers, gauges, and other measuring toolsForklift experience and basic mechanical troubleshooting skillsAbility to work a 6:00 AM–6:00 PM 3-2-2-3 rotating schedule, including scheduled weekendsWork EnvironmentHeavy industrial aluminum manufacturing environment working around slitting equipment, moving machinery, forklifts, noise, dust, oil, and temperature changes. Required PPE includes safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, and cut-resistant sleeves.Additional InformationShift: 6:00 AM–6:00 PMSchedule: 3-2-2-3 rotationInitial training is Monday–Friday on 8-hour shifts before transitioning to the permanent scheduleStable, long-term manufacturing opportunity with hands-on experience in slitting and coil processingMachines & technologies you'll use:Slitter MachineForklifts