Slitter Operator

Lapham Hickey.

Illinois

On-site

USD 29,000 - 37,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

Lapham-Hickey Steel Corporation is seeking a full-time Slitter Operator for our Madison, Illinois plant. Responsibilities include setting up and operating a slitter to meet customer specs, inspecting and recording quality data, and ensuring production instructions are followed.

The role requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, operate crane/forklift as needed, and collaborate with the production team to maintain safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

Knowledge of crane and forklift operation preferred.
Ability to set up and operate slitter per customer specs.
Ability to read and follow work orders and document accordingly.
Ability to work with others and work independently.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

Inspect setups to ensure alignment with production instructions.
Reconcile coil identity with production and load coil.
Thread coil through slitter-head and crop non-compliant material.
Record gauge, width, hardness, camber, burr, and surface per instructions.
Set and monitor gauge systems and calibration.
Thread steel mults into recoiler and prepare for slit.
Adjust leveler to correct shape defects during slitting.
Operate at max speed with accuracy and efficiency.
Identify and document non-conformances and communicate to supervisor.

Skills

Crane operation

Forklift operation

Slitting setup

Reading work orders

Documentation

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Full Time Manual Labor Madison, IL, US

Salary Range: $21.40 To $26.82 Hourly

Lapham-Hickey Steel Corporation-is seeking a full-time STEEL SLITTER OPERATOR to join our Madison, Illinois plant team and share our vision; to create value for our customers, employees, suppliers, and shareholders through the highest quality steel products and strong partnerships. We are a family-owned, financially secure company with a storied history dating back to 1926. Lapham-Hickey business is built on the strength of nurturing long-standing relationships with our customers. Those relationships have afforded us the opportunity to service customers for over 100 years in the steel business. We support this vision through our values; The R.I.T.E. Way (Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, Excellence).

Purpose/Summary:The Slitter Operator’s main responsibility is to set up and operate a slitter machine according to customer specifications and work orders. Detail, safety, and attentiveness are critical to regular equipment inspection and the ability to measure dimensions, align parts and produce material according to production instructions.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Inspect arbor and overarm setups to ensure compliance with production instructions
Reconcile coil identity to production and load coil
Thread coil through slitter-head, cropping all non-complying material
Review and record gauge, width, hardness, camber, burr, and surface condition and ensure compliance with production instructions
Set gauge monitoring system (if applicable) and ensure gauge calibration
Thread steel mults into recoiler
Adjust leveler to correct any shape defects as needed through slitting
Run coils at maximum speed, ensuring efficiency and accuracy
Monitor strip conditions, gauge as required, and ensure customer specifications
Band and identify slit mults in compliance with production and complete all documentation
Remove scrap from machine regularly and empty hoppers as needed
Communicate non-compliance production or quality problems to supervisor and/or shift lead

Qualifications; Knowledge, Abilities, Skills:

Knowledge of current crane and forklift operation preferred
Ability to perform complete setup and operational tasks of slitting to ensure compliance with the customer specifications
Ability to read and follow all work order instructions and complete necessary documentation
Ability and willingness to cooperate with co-workers and supervisors/management of the production team
Ability to work with little supervision
Ability to lift up to 50lbs

We encourage you to learn more about our organization, please visit https://www.lapham-hickey.com/.