Slitter Operator - 2nd Shift

Combined Metals Company; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 23,419 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

Combined Metals Company, based in Elgin, Illinois, is looking for an operator to manage metal coil processing. This position involves maintaining high safety standards, inspecting material quality, and operating machinery efficiently.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, manufacturing experience, and the ability to use measuring tools. Combined Metals offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth in the aerospace, defense, and medical industries.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints and use measuring instruments.

Responsibilities

• Promote a strong safety culture and follow all plant safety policies.
• Operate and adjust slitters to process metal coils.
• Inspect material during processing to ensure quality standards.
• Repair minor mechanical issues and troubleshoot equipment.
• Maintain a clean and hazard-free work environment.

Skills

Measurement tools usage

Understanding of production procedures

Analytical skills

Teamwork and communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $17 USD to $20 USD. The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

Combined Metals is a premier North American processor and specialty strip and wire distributor built through 50 years of growth and acquisition. Combined Metals is North America's largest independent processor and distributor of specialty strips and wire. Combined Metals has nine service centers supporting over 3,000 customers in the Aerospace, Defense, Nuclear, Medical, Petrochemical, Oil & Gas, Electrification, Automotive, and Consumer industries. Decades of quality and reliability have made Combined Metals™ a chosen source in performance applications.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Promote a strong safety culture and follow all plant safety policies.
• Operate and adjust slitters to process metal coils per specifications.
• Inspect material during processing to ensure quality standards.
• Identify, document, and properly label slit materials.
• Repair minor mechanical issues and troubleshoot equipment.
• Operate forklifts, overhead cranes, and other machinery safely.
• Maintain a clean and hazard‑free work environment.
• Communicate effectively with team members and elevate issues as needed.
• Assist with bulk product inspections and defect removal.
• Participate in training and certification programs.
• Train new operators when necessary.
• Use precision tools (micrometers, calipers) for quality control.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Sufficient ability to maintain records and reports.
• Ability to read blueprints and use measuring instruments.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, etc.).
• Understanding of production procedures.
• Analytical skills.
• Teamwork and communication skills.

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.