Slitter Operator: Growth, PTO & 401(k)

metalsusacareers; Union (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO - 3 weeks in first year

Health insurance

SCORE bonus program

401(K) with company match

Growth opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Inclusive working environment

Job summary

Metals USA in Union, NJ seeks a Slitter Operator to join our manufacturing team. You will set up burning equipment, position materials, inspect sizes, and manage the flow of plates using cranes and forklifts. This is a non-exempt, hourly role with opportunities for growth.

Applicants should have a High School/Technical School background, basic math and English, and comfort with safety rules. Team players with a willingness to learn will thrive here.

Qualifications

• High School/Technical School graduate with basic English reading and writing.
• Basic arithmetic and measurement skills for decimals, fractions and tapes.
• Experience operating overhead crane and forklift equipment.
• Ability to understand safety rules and OSHA standards.
• Team oriented with reliability and basic computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Set up burning machine, adjust tips, gas flow, feeds and tolerances.
• Position material and fixtures in the machine bed using gauges.
• Select materials per work order and inspect for size and color codes.
• Coordinate material handling including overhead crane operation.
• Review CAD drawings and work orders; perform quality inspections.
• Stack, band and palletize finished products for shipment.
• Operate forklift and overhead crane as part of warehouse duties.

Skills

Basic English reading

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Basic math

Education

High School/Technical School

Tools

Overhead crane operation

Forklift operation

Hand tools

Calipers/Micrometer

Job description

Metals USA in Union, NJ seeks a Slitter Operator to join our manufacturing team. You will set up burning equipment, position materials, inspect sizes, and manage the flow of plates using cranes and forklifts. This is a non-exempt, hourly role with opportunities for growth.

Applicants should have a High School/Technical School background, basic math and English, and comfort with safety rules. Team players with a willingness to learn will thrive here.