Slitter Operator

ThyssenKrupp Materials NA; Sinton (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) and Company Match

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

thyssenkrupp Materials NA is hiring for a safety‑minded Slitting Line Operator to join our production team on the warehouse floor. You will safely operate slitting line equipment, set up tooling, inspect coils, and maintain clean, organized work areas while recording data and ensuring quality.

The role requires basic math, reading/writing abilities, and lifting up to 40 lbs, with training on cranes and forklifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read and write.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs.
• Perform basic math skills.
• Safety Mindset.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate slitting line equipment per orders.
• Set up and adjust slitting equipment to meet production needs.
• Inspect coils and material before processing.
• Maintain clean and safe work area.
• Record inspection and production data.
• Operate overhead cranes, forklifts, and material-handling equipment.
• Identify and track material throughout production.
• Support continuous improvement and safety policies.

Skills

Reading & writing

Safety mindset

Basic math

Education

High school diploma / GED

Tools

Overhead cranes

Forklifts

Calipers

Micrometers

Tape measures

Job description

Company

With around 480 locations in over 40 countries, thyssenkrupp Materials Services is the biggest materials distributor and service provider in the western world. The broad service spectrum offered by the materials experts enables customers to focus on their individual core business. The area of Materials Services spans two strategic areas: global materials distribution as one-stop-shop - from steel and stainless steel, tubes and pipes, nonferrous metals and specialty materials to plastics and raw materials - and tailored services in the areas of materials management and supply chain management. An extensive omnichannel architecture offers 250,000 customers worldwide cross-channel, round-the-clock access to more than 150,000 products and services. A highly efficient logistics system ensures that all requested services are smoothly integrated into customer production processes "just-in-time" or "just-in-sequence."

Ken-Mac Metals Division

Ken-Mac Metals is one of the leading distributors of aluminum, pre-painted aluminum and stainless steel sheet, strip and coil in the country, distributing products throughout the NAFTA region from eight plant locations and additional warehouse and distribution facilities across North America. In addition, they offer value-added coil and cut-to-length processing and blanking services. The company is one of the largest distributors of its kind, with one of the most respected supply chains, positioning Ken-Mac Metals as a preferred material source.

thyssenkrupp Steel Services Division

thyssenkrupp Steel Services, a division of thyssenkrupp Materials NA, Inc., is a leading supplier of flat rolled, hot rolled, and hot dipped carbon steel products to the U.S. Marketplace, including galvanneal, galvalume, galfan and enameling steel. Our people, our suppliers, and our state-of-the-art service centers in Richburg, South Carolina, Woodstock, Alabama, Sinton, Texas, and Detroit, Michigan all supported by a network of stocking locations throughout North America, are dedicated to providing exceptional customer service to our customers from a variety of manufacturing sectors.

Your responsibilities

Job Summary: Apply metal to customer orders and accurately process material according to the work order specifications. Ensure that processing equipment is maintained in a safe and clean condition. Maintain processing area in a clean, safe and orderly manner. Complete all required information entry accurately. Perform any other tasks as assigned.

Job Description

Key Accountabilities:

• Safely operate slitting line equipment to process material according to work order and customer specifications.
• Set up and adjust slitting equipment, tooling, spacers, guides, and associated machinery to meet production requirements.
• Pull, inspect, and verify coils and material prior to processing.
• Review and interpret setup notes, work orders, and specifications to ensure accurate processing.
• Monitor slitting operations and make adjustments as necessary to maintain product quality and productivity.
• Perform quality inspections and verify slit material dimensions and specifications using established sampling plans and measuring devices.
• Accurately record inspection results and production information.
• Operate overhead cranes, forklifts, and other material-handling equipment as required.
• Properly identify, tag, and track material throughout the production process.
• Package, band, and prepare finished product according to customer and company requirements.
• Operate weighing scales and record required production and inspection measurements.
• Identify, document, and segregate scrap and non-conforming material.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance, housekeeping, and cleaning of slitting equipment and work areas.
• Communicate material, quality, or production concerns to supervision and other appropriate personnel.
• Provide feedback regarding machine performance, process improvements, and product quality.
• Maintain all issued measuring and inspection equipment in proper working condition.
• Train and assist other employees as required.
• Support continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, and quality initiatives.
• Complete all responsibilities in a manner that promotes a safe work environment and complies with all safety policies and procedures.
• This position works directly on the warehouse floor and around heavy machinery, moving coils, overhead cranes, forklifts, and powered industrial equipment.
• Meets TKMNA Employee Attributes / Competencies

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirement for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

This position has been identified as "safety sensitive" by thyssenkrupp under applicable laws. Accordingly, any application for this position that is considered for employment with thyssenkrupp requires successful completion of pre-employment drug testing, which may include testing for marijuana in accordance with any applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• An individual must posses a high school diploma/ GED
• Ability to read and write
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs
• Perform basic math skills
• Safety Mindset

Preferred Requirements:

• Previous slitting line experience in a steel, aluminum, or metals processing environment.
• Previous experience operating overhead cranes and forklifts.
• Experience reading production orders, setup sheets, and customer specifications.
• Experience using calipers, micrometers, tape measures, and other precision measuring instruments.
• Basic computer skills and experience entering production data into operating systems.

Benefits Overview

We offer competitive company benefits to eligible positions, such as:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance and Disability
• Voluntary Wellness Programs
• 401(k) and RRSP programs with Company Match
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• And more!

Benefits may vary based on job, country, union role, and/or company segment. Please work with your recruiter or tk representative for applicable benefits information.

Equal opportunity employer, including people with disabilities and veterans.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. For those requiring assistance completing the application or the application process and request information relating to the need for accommodation, please contact [e-mail].