Slitter Operator

Tempered; Sterling Heights (MI); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with Company Match

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Short & Long Term Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Company Paid Holidays

Job summary

Tempered and Specialty Metals, Inc. (TSM) is seeking a Slitter Operator for our Sterling Heights location.

The role focuses on achieving 95% efficiency on the slitter line and cross-training Slitter Helpers to support Tempered and Specialty Metals. Responsibilities include setting up slitter widths, monitoring coil gauges, entering specifications in the system, coordinating coil staging for maximum efficiency, and safely moving coils with the Hi-lo and overhead crane.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ year(s) machine operator experience.
• 2+ years coil slitting experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Build set-ups by placing spacers and knives onto the tension arm at specified widths for the steel coils to be cut to the customer’s specifications.
• Monitor the process of steel being cut, knowing the gauge of each coil and adjusting accordingly.
• Enter data for the exact specifications onto the appropriate form for data entry into the computer.
• Direct Slitter Helper how to stage coils to be processed for maximum efficiency.
• Inform Plant Manager when supplies to perform job duties are in low supply.
• Safely drive the Hi-lo through the plant to move coils and skids to designated areas and operate the over-head crane to move coils from the slitter to packaging.
• Keep immediate work area clean and organized throughout the day.
• Use precision when operating tools such as tape measures, micrometers, nibblers and calipers.
• Maintain facility, equipment, and vehicles.
• Keep a clean and safe work environment.
• Cross train the Slitter Helper.
• Adhere to all TSM’s safety rules, regulations, and quality standards, handbook policies and procedures.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Time management

Measuring with tools

Data entry accuracy

Basic math

Reading data transfers

Independent work capability

Strong work ethic

Integrity in work relations

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Tape measures

Micrometers

Nibblers

Calipers

Job description

Tempered and Specialty Metals, Inc. (TSM) is seeking a Slitter Operator for our Sterling Heights location. The Slitter Operator is responsible for the overall productivity of the slitter line, with a goalof 95% efficiency, and cross-trains Slitter Helpers at Tempered and Specialty Metals.

Responsibilities and Duties

At a minimum, the following is a basic description of typical duties and responsibilitiesexpected of the Slitter Operator position. These duties are not exhaustive and are subjectto change as the needs of the organization require.

• Build set-ups by placing spacers and knives onto the tension arm at specified widths for the steel coils to be cut to the customer’s specifications.
• Monitor the process of steel being cut, knowing the gauge of each coil and adjusting accordingly.
• Enter data for the exact specifications onto the appropriate form for data entry into the computer.
• Direct Slitter Helper how to stage coils to be processed for maximum efficiency.
• Inform Plant Manager when supplies to perform job duties are in low supply.
• Safely drive the Hi-lo through the plant to move coils and skids to designated areas and operate the over-head crane to move coils from the slitter to packaging.
• Keep immediate work area clean and organized throughout the day.
• Use precision when operating tools such as tape measures, micrometers, nibblers and calipers.
• Maintain facility, equipment, and vehicles.
• Keep a clean and safe work environment.
• Cross train the Slitter Helper.
• Adhere to all TSM’s safety rules, regulations, and quality standards, handbook policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1+ year(s) machine operator experience

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of coil slitting experience

Core Competencies

• Good written and oral communication skills
• Good organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills
• Ability to measure using different tools
• Ability to read and transfer data accurately
• Basic math and computer skills
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks as well as to accept direction
• Strong work ethic; self-motivated
• Operate with high integrity, maintaining positive relations with co-workers, customers, suppliers, and management

Company Benefits

• 401k with Company Match
• Health Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Holidays