Slitter Operator

Engtal; Fairland (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Engtal is seeking an experienced Slitting Operator to set up and run aluminum coil slitting lines in Indiana. You will adjust blades, spacers, tension, and speeds to meet customer specifications, load and unload coils on uncoilers and recoilers, and inspect finished material for quality.

You will also perform blade changes, light maintenance, and document production metrics. Applicants should have prior experience with coil-processing equipment, familiarity with aluminum coils, and ability to

Qualifications

• Experience operating slitting machines or coil-processing equipment.
• Experience with aluminum or other metal coils.
• Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings.
• Basic math skills including fractions to decimals.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate slitting equipment to cut aluminum coils to spec.
• Adjust blades, spacers, tension, and speeds per production needs.
• Load, control, and remove coils on uncoilers/recoilers.
• Inspect material width, burrs, edge quality and surface.
• Use measuring tools to verify specs.
• Perform blade changes and routine maintenance.
• Follow safety procedures and document downtime.

Skills

Slitting machine operation

Preventive maintenance

Blueprint reading

Measurement tools

Basic math skills

Forklift experience

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Gauges

Tape measures

Forklift

Job description

Job ResponsibilitiesSet up and operate slitting equipment to cut aluminum coils to customer specifications.Adjust blades, spacers, tension, and machine speeds based on production requirements.Load coils onto uncoilers and safely guide material through the equipment.Operate uncoilers and recoilers and safely remove finished coils.Inspect material for proper width, burr levels, edge quality, and surface condition.Use micrometers, calipers, gauges, and tape measures to verify specifications.Perform blade changes, lubrication, alignment checks, and routine preventive maintenance.Troubleshoot basic mechanical issues and communicate larger equipment concerns to maintenance.Maintain accurate production, quality, and downtime records.Follow Lockout/Tagout, machine guarding, PPE, and all plant safety procedures.Job RequirementsPrevious experience operating slitting machines, coil-processing equipment, or similar metal-manufacturing machinery.Experience working with aluminum, steel, or other metal coils.Familiarity with slitters, uncoilers, recoilers, tension levelers, or similar equipment.Ability to use micrometers, calipers, gauges, and tape measures.Basic mechanical troubleshooting and preventive maintenance skills.Ability to read and follow work orders, blueprints, and technical drawings.Basic math skills, including converting fractions to decimals.Forklift experience preferred.Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs.High school diploma or GED preferred.