Slitter Operator (3rd Shift) — Growth Path to Operator 9

Valmont Industries, Inc.; Valley (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)

401k with company match

Paid time off

Employer paid life insurance

Disability (short-term & long-term)

Job summary

Valmont Industries, Inc. in Valley, Nebraska, is seeking a Slitter Operator 7 for the 3rd shift (Sun–Thu, 11:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.).

This role requires slitting coils, setting up slitter arbors, and inspecting components from Operator stations 1 and 2. Responsibilities include operating the uncoiler and surrounding equipment, maintaining inventory, and ensuring quality standards. Clear growth to Slitter Operator 9 within two years is available, with a strong benefits package and team-focused

Qualifications

• 1-3 years relevant work experience.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Ability to learn shag truck operations.
• Ability to convert fractions to decimals.
• Ability to read a tape measure.
• Ability to communicate and interact with coworkers in a positive manner.
• Ability to lift, carry, push or pull up to 50lbs with the most frequent lift under 21 lbs.
• Passion and integrity with the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results.

Responsibilities

• Position coils for slitting and operate the entry side of the machine from Operator stations 1 and 2.
• Perform setup on the slitter arbors and build/inspect arbors after setup.
• Check horizontal and vertical clearances and set up separators and spacers for fan-out on the overarm.
• Operate uncoiler, hold-down roller, peeler table, flattener roller, crop shear, pinch rolls, side guides, and slitter head.
• Transport coils to mills with a shag truck as needed and maintain inventory records.

Skills

Tape measure reading

Team communication

Physical stamina

Fractions to decimals

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Tools

Slitter machine

Overhead crane

Shag truck

Job description

Valmont Industries, Inc. in Valley, Nebraska, is seeking a Slitter Operator 7 for the 3rd shift (Sun–Thu, 11:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.).

This role requires slitting coils, setting up slitter arbors, and inspecting components from Operator stations 1 and 2. Responsibilities include operating the uncoiler and surrounding equipment, maintaining inventory, and ensuring quality standards. Clear growth to Slitter Operator 9 within two years is available, with a strong benefits package and team-focused