Slitter Operator – Grand Rapids Mill Steel Company

Mill Steel Co.; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Slitter Operator to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for setting up and operating a steel coil slitter, ensuring that production meets customer specifications. Your expertise in inspecting materials, operating machinery, and performing quality checks will be critical to maintaining high standards. The company, known for its commitment to excellence, offers a supportive team environment and values hard work and a positive attitude. If you're ready to take your career to the next level in a rewarding role, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

$100 Monthly Attendance Bonus

$100 – $200 Monthly Incentive Bonus

$125 Annual Steel Toed Boot Reimbursement

10 Company Paid Holidays

Team-oriented environment

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a steel coil slitting operator required.
• Ability to perform complete setup and operational tasks of slitting machine.

Responsibilities

• Setup and operate a steel coil slitter according to specifications.
• Inspect slitter and measuring devices for defects prior to use.
• Measure material dimensions to ensure quality standards.

Skills

Steel Coil Slitting

Overhead Crane Operation

Forklift Operation

Measurement Skills (Tape Measure, Micrometer, Calipers)

Quality Inspection

Tools

Slitting Machine

Measuring Devices

Job description

2nd Shift – 2-6pm

What a Career at Mill Steel Company Offers:

• $100 Monthly Attendance Bonus
• $100 – $200 Monthly Mill Steel Company Incentive Bonus (based on last year's average *exact dollar amount not guaranteed*)
• $125 Annual Steel Toed Boot Reimbursement
• 10 Company Paid Holidays – Plant is closed!
• Team-oriented environment
• Awarded “National Best & Brightest Companies To Work For” 10 consecutive years running (2010 – 2020)
• Awarded “National Best & Brightest Elite Winner”:
  • 2010 – Elite Winner in Recognition & Retention
  • 2016 – Elite Winner in Community Initiatives
  • 2017 – Elite Winner in Recruitment, Selection & New Employee Orientation
  • 2020 – Elite Winner in Communication & Shared Vision

Ideal candidate will have knowledge in slitting and packaging of steel coils and overhead crane and forklift experience. Training is available for the right individual. Candidate must be available to work any shift and overtime as needed including weekends. Looking for a hard-working employee with a great attitude and ready to be a part of a great team.

Job Description:

As a Slitter Operator at Mill Steel Company, your main responsibility is to setup and operate a steel coil slitter according to customer specifications and work orders. We’ll rely on you for regular equipment inspection and the ability to measure dimensions, align parts and produce material according to production instructions.

Daily Responsibilities:

• Daily and prior to use, inspects slitter and measuring devices for defective operation and notifies supervisor of defects or malfunctions.
• Observes work order as not to exceed capacity of equipment.
• Reads work orders for specifications to determine machine set up and material requirements.
• Inspects material to ensure it meets quality standards of customer.
• Operates the machine's main control panel and observes flow of material through machine to detect irregular uncoiling, cutting and recoiling or machine malfunction.
• Coordinates and assists in the machine's setup and changeover of new setups for coils.
• Measures material dimensions by using tape measure, micrometer, and calipers to determine product is being processed to customer specifications and quality standards.
• Bands and secures coils at the end of the slitting process.
• Assists maintenance to troubleshoot malfunctions or complete preventative maintenance as necessary.
• Removes scrap from machine and empties hopper as needed.
• Enters alphabetic and numeric data onto source documents and into computer following format displayed on screen.

Requirements:

• Minimum 2+ years of steel coil slitting operator experience required.
• Ability to perform complete setup and operational tasks of slitting machine.
• Ability to use micrometers and calipers as needed.
• 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.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.

Mill Steel Company is a family-owned, Flat-Rolled Steel Service Center founded in 1959. The company’s success has been driven by its long-term status as a preferred supplier of high-quality steel to automakers and their suppliers across North America as well as customers in the appliance, agricultural equipment, homebuilding, and office furniture industries. Mill Steel has production facilities in Grand Rapids and Melvindale, Michigan, Birmingham, Alabama, Jeffersonville, Indiana, and Houston, Texas. Our main corporate headquarters is in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

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