Slitter Operator - Night Shift

Steel Technologies; Ghent (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

Short-Term Disability

Retirement 401(k) after probation

Paid Holidays

Life Insurance

Job summary

Steel Technologies is seeking a Slitter Operator for the Night Shift to set up and operate a slitter, ensuring production according to customer specifications and work orders. You will perform regular equipment inspections, measure dimensions, align parts, and produce material per instructions, with responsibilities ranging from setup to documentation and maintenance assistance.

The role offers comprehensive benefits and an opportunity for career advancement within a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform complete setup and operation of the slitter to specifications
• Read and follow customer specs and production orders
• Regular equipment inspection and quality checks

Responsibilities

• Make and inspect arbor and overarm set-ups
• 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 during processing
• Check and record gauge width, hardness, camber, burr and surface condition
• Set gauge monitoring system and ensure calibration
• Adjust machine setup to correct defects during slitting
• Communicate non-compliance to supervisor or shift lead
• Band/secure and identify slit mults
• Complete production documentation
• Assist maintenance to troubleshoot malfunctions or perform preventive maintenance
• Remove scrap and clean area
• Free uniforms after 60 days
• Monthly incentive bonus after one full month of employment
• Career advancement opportunities

Skills

Slitter operation

Safety compliance

Measurement accuracy

Tools

Tape measures

Rockwell tester

Micrometers

Calipers

Job description

As a Slitter Operator on Night Shift at Steel Technologies, your main responsibility is to setup and operate a 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.

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
• 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.