Slitter Operator 7

Valmont Industries, Inc.; Idaho; On-site; USD 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401k with company match

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Work-Life balance

Job summary

Valmont Industries, Inc. in Nebraska is seeking a Slitter Operator 7 to coil slitting and operate the entry side of the machine from Operator stations 1 and 2.

You will perform setup on slitter arbors, build and inspect arbors, and check clearances while ensuring proper fan out on the overarm. This role also runs uncoiler, hold-down roller, peeler table, and other equipment, may transport coils to mills with a shag truck.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years relevant work experience.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Ability to learn shag truck operations.
• Ability to convert fractions to decimals.
• The ability to accurately read a tape measure.
• The ability to communicate and interact with coworkers in a positive manner.
• The 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

• Properly position coils for slitting.
• Perform set ups as needed on the slitter arbors.
• Build and inspect arbors once set up is complete.
• Perform regular checks to ensure horizontal and vertical clearances.
• Set up separator discs and spacers to ensure proper fan out on the overarm.
• Operate other equipment in the slitter area including an uncoiler, hold-down rollers, peeler table, flattener rollers, crop shear, side guides, and slitter head.
• Operator shag truck as needed to haul coils to mills.

Skills

CNC machining

Slitter operation

Overhead crane operation

Tape measurement

Team communication

Tools

Overhead crane

Shag truck operation

Job description

28800 Ida St Valley Nebraska 68064-8016

Why Valmont

We’re Here to Move the World Forward.

Valmont impacts millions of people around the world every day, yet they might not realize the many ways. Our technology is helping feed the growing population, supplying the world with more reliable energy and access to renewables, enhancing connectivity in remote and urban locations to create a sustainable future and so much more. Simply put, Valmont is advancing agricultural productivity and reimagining vital infrastructure to make life better.

Join a Fortune 1000 company that respects hard work, honors diversity and invests in our employees as we focus on creating the world of tomorrow, today. We are the modern workforce. Are you ready to move the world forward?

Compensation

$26.92 per hour (+$2 per hour shift differential)

Schedule

3rd shift Sunday - Thursday, 11:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m.

A Brief Summary of This Position

The Slitter Operator 7 positions coils for slitting and operates the entry side of the machine from Operator stations 1 and 2. This position also performs set up on the slitter arbors. This includes using setup software correctly, building, and inspecting arbors once setup is complete. Checks horizontal and vertical clearances. Sets up separator discs and spacers to ensure proper fan out on the overarm.
Operates uncoiler, hold-down roller, peeler table, flattener roller, crop shear, pinch rolls, side guides, & slitter head. This position may also support operations by transporting coils to the mills using a shag truck and trailer. Responsibilities include maintaining accurate inventory records and ensuring compliance with quality control standards. This role provides a clear growth path, with the opportunity to advance to Slitter Operator 9 within two years.

Essential Functions

• Properly position coils for slitting

• Perform set ups as needed on the slitter arbors

• Build and inspect arbors once set up is complete

• Perform regular checks to ensure horizontal and vertical clearances

• Set up separator discs and spacers to ensure proper fan out on the overarm

• Operate other equipment in the slitter area including an uncoiler, hold-down rollers, peeler table, flattener rollers, crop shear, side guides, and slitter head

• Operator shag truck as needed to haul coils to mills

Required Qualifications of Every Candidate (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)

• 1-3 years relevant work experience

• A valid driver’s license

• Ability to learn shag truck operations

• Ability to convert fractions to decimals

• The ability to accurately read a tape measure

• The ability to communicate and interact with coworkers in a positive manner

• The 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

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications

• Prior CNC machining experience or experience operating a slitter

• 1+ years’ experience operating an overhead crane

Benefits

Valmont offers employees and their families a comprehensive Total Wellbeing benefit package to ensure their individual and family’s overall wellness needs are met. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location and can include the following:

• Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)

• 401k retirement plan with company match

• Paid time off

• Employer paid life insurance

• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave

• Work Life Support

• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year

• Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more

Valmont does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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