Slitter Operator - All shifts

Steel Technologies; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Dental Vision

Wellness program

Disability insurance

Telehealth

Allstate Accident Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

HSA/FSA

Discount programs

Boot and Glasses Allowance

Uniforms

Monthly bonus

Education assistance

Career advancement

TAP

Job summary

Steel Technologies is seeking a hands‑on Slitting Operator at our Decatur, AL facility. You will make and inspect arbor and overarm set‑ups to ensure production instructions are followed, reconcile coil identity, thread coils, and load into recoilers while maintaining quality standards.

You’ll measure gauge widths and perform tool‑based inspections; maintain gauges and calibrations, and communicate non‑compliance to supervision.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform complete set-up and operational tasks of slitting to ensure compliance with customer specifications and production requirements.
• Ability to use tape measures, Rockwell tester, micrometers and calipers.
• Ability to comply with safety rules and requirements.
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Make and inspect arbor and overarm set-ups to ensure compliance with production instructions.
• Reconcile coil identity to production and load coil.
• Thread coil through slitter head, cropping non‑complying material.
• Thread mults into recoiler.
• Maintain production and quality standards by measuring and verifying before during and after processing.
• Check and record gauge width, hardness, camber, burr and surface condition.
• Set gauge monitoring system (if applicable) and ensure gauge calibration.
• Adjust machine setup to correct defects as needed throughout slitting (if applicable).
• Communicate non‑compliance production to supervisor and/or shift lead.
• Band/secure and identify slit mults.
• Complete production documentation.
• Assist maintenance to troubleshoot malfunctions or complete preventative maintenance as necessary.
• Remove scrap from machine and empty hopper as needed.
• Clean slitter and surrounding area.

Skills

Set-up operation

Measuring tools

Safety compliance

Manual lifting

Job description

• Make and inspect arbor and overarm set-ups to ensure compliance with production instructions
• Reconcile coil identity to production and load coil
• Thread coil through slitter head, cropping non‑complying material
• Thread mults into recoiler
• Maintain production and quality standards by measuring and verifying before during and after processing
• Check and record gauge width, hardness, camber, burr and surface condition
• Set gauge monitoring system (if applicable) and ensure gauge calibration
• Adjust machine setup to correct defects as needed throughout slitting (if applicable)
• Communicate non‑compliance production to supervisor and/or shift lead
• Band/secure and identify slit mults
• Assist maintenance to troubleshoot malfunctions or complete preventative maintenance as necessary
• Remove scrap from machine and empty hopper as needed
• Clean slitter and surrounding area

How you’ll contribute to our company:

• Make and inspect arbor and overarm set-ups to ensure compliance with production instructions
• Reconcile coil identity to production and load coil
• Thread coil through slitter head, cropping non‑complying material
• Thread mults into recoiler
• Maintain production and quality standards by measuring and verifying before during and after processing
  • Check and record gauge width, hardness, camber, burr and surface condition
  • Set gauge monitoring system (if applicable) and ensure gauge calibration
  • Adjust machine setup to correct defects as needed throughout slitting (if applicable)
  • Communicate non‑compliance production to supervisor and/or shift lead
• Band/secure and identify slit mults
• Complete production documentation
• Assist maintenance to troubleshoot malfunctions or complete preventative maintenance as necessary
• Remove scrap from machine and empty hopper as needed
• Clean slitter and surrounding area

Here’s what we can offer:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision after 60 days of employment
• Competitive Wellness Program, providing up to 100% discount on medical premiums
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Free Telehealth services
• Supplemental Accident Insurance through Allstate for additional coverage on accidents + cancer
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) after 60 days of employment + competitive match after one year
• Paid Time Off starting after 90 days of employment
• Paid Holidays starting day one!
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account
• Great discount programs in automotive, technology, and more
• Boot and Glasses Allowance after 60 days of employment
• Free uniforms after 60 days of employment
• Monthly Incentive Bonus after one full month of employment
• Education Assistance is available for job related courses to further your education, with up to 100% paid tuition for maintenance-related coursework and certifications
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Teammate Assistance Program (TAP) which offers professional assistance for Counseling, Financial, Legal, and Family services

Here’s what is needed to be successful:

• Ability to perform complete set-up and operational tasks of slitting to ensure compliance with customer specifications and production requirements
• Ability to use tape measures, Rockwell tester, micrometers and calipers
• Ability to comply with safety rules and requirements
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Steel Technologies is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to any classification protected by federal, state and/or local law.