Slitter Operator

Cleveland-Cliffs Hibbing Management; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Koil Metals is seeking a Slitter Operator on First Shift in Detroit, MI. The role leads the slitting crew, ensures quality and safety, and optimizes roll-to-roll setup and production flow.

You will verify run information, prepare setups, monitor equipment, document production, and maintain a clean, safe work environment. A high school diploma and experience with slitting machines and measuring tapes are required, with strong communication and basic math skills.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Advanced knowledge and skill level of slitting machine.
• Must be able to read Standard/Metric measuring tape.
• Must be able to perform basic mathematic calculations.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Verify production run information for accuracy and provide setup instructions.
• Build slitter head to optimize machine capabilities.
• Process coils within quality tolerances.
• Complete all required documentation and reports.
• Monitor equipment for safe operation and report maintenance needs.
• Maintain clean and safe work environment.
• Ensure safety of team members and stop machine if unsafe.

Skills

Slitting machine knowledge

Reading tape (Standard/Metric)

Basic math

Safety conscious

Team leadership

Documentation and reporting

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Slitting equipment

Job description

Location: Detroit, MI

Koil Metals is a Detroit-based steel service center that processes and distributed various flat rolled metal products. Koil has an immediate opportunity for a Slitter Operator on First Shift. The Slitter Operator is responsible for producing quality products in a safe, productive, and profitable manner, and will function as the machine operating leader, guiding the slitting crew throughout the process.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Verify production run information for accuracy, provide slitting team with set up and process instructions, and ensure coils are supplied for the production run performing required verification checks.
• Build slitter head to ensure best possible options within the machine's capabilities.
• Process coils ensuring quality tolerances are adhered to.
• Complete all associated documentation and reports (Slitting Production Report, Slitting Report)
• Monitor and inspect equipment for safe operation and advise management of any maintenance concerns.
• Must have good housekeeping and the ability to maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Responsible for the safety of team members, never operating the machine when someone is in an unsafe position.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent job experience.
• Advanced knowledge and skill level of slitting machine.
• Must be able to read Standard/Metric measuring tape.
• Must be able to perform basic mathematic calculations of standard/metric measurements.
• Basic computer skills.
• Hi-lo and overhead crane experience preferred but not required if trainable.
• Good verbal and written communication skills; ability to read, understand, and comply with work directions, training manuals, and safety rules.
• Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Koil is a subsidiary of Cleveland-Cliffs Inc., the largest flat-rolled steel company and the largest iron ore pellet producer in North America. Cleveland-Cliffs is vertically integrated from mined raw materials, direct reduced iron, and ferrous scrap to primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing. We offer an excellent total compensation package including competitive pay with variable compensation opportunities, health insurance, retirement plan, education assistance, paid time off, and more.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is an equal opportunity employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability. We are a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment screening as a condition of employment.