Slitter Operator/Setup

United Performance Metals, Inc.; Wallingford (CT); Presencial; USD 28.000 - 40.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Boot reimbursement

Uniforms

Bonus opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

United Performance Metals in Wallingford, CT is hiring a Production Operator to set up, operate, and monitor rolling mill, winder, annealing furnace, and slitter equipment according to work instructions and production schedules.

You will perform tolerance checks with micrometers and calipers, enter data into the ERP system, inspect material quality, and assist with training, shipping support, and continuous improvement while following safety procedures.

Formación

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience in machine operation or manufacturing preferred.
• Experience with rolling mill, slitting, winding, annealing, CNC, or similar metal-processing equipment.
• Ability to read micrometers, calipers, gauges and verify tolerances.
• Ability to follow detailed work instructions and safety procedures.
• Basic computer skills including entering data into ERP systems.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Forklift or overhead crane experience preferred; training may be provided.

Responsabilidades

• Set up, operate, and monitor rolling mill, winder, annealing furnace, and slitter per instructions.
• Perform tolerance checks and in-process inspections with precision tools.
• Load, unload, and move coils and materials using material-handling equipment.
• Enter production, inventory, quality, and process data into ERP.
• Inspect material for defects, surface condition, and packaging requirements.
• Perform basic troubleshooting, maintenance, and housekeeping.
• Follow safety procedures and company policies.
• Communicate issues to supervisors, maintenance, and quality personnel.
• Assist with training and cross-training.
• Support shipping/receiving including staging, packaging, labeling, and inventory movement.
• Perform other duties to support production and warehouse operations.

Conocimientos

Machine operation

Measuring tools

ERP data entry

Safety procedures

Forklift operation

Teamwork

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Herramientas

Rolling mill equipment

Slitting equipment

Winding equipment

Annealing furnace

CNC

Descripción del empleo

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and monitor rolling mill, winder, annealing furnace, and slitter equipment according to work instructions, customer specifications, and production schedules.
• Perform tolerance checks and in-process inspections using micrometers, calipers, gauges, and other precision measuring tools.
• Load, unload, stage, and move coils, raw materials, and finished goods using approved material-handling equipment such as overhead cranes, forklifts, pallet jacks, or hand trucks.
• Enter production, inventory, quality, and process information into the ERP system or required production documentation.
• Inspect material for visible defects, surface condition, dimensional accuracy, coil condition, and packaging requirements.
• Perform basic troubleshooting, equipment checks, light maintenance, and housekeeping to support safe and efficient production.
• Follow all safety procedures, lockout/tagout requirements, quality standards, and company policies.
• Communicate equipment issues, material concerns, and production delays to supervisors, maintenance, and quality personnel.
• Assist with training, cross-training, and continuous improvement activities as needed.
• Support the shipping and receiving department as needed, including assisting with staging, packaging, labeling, inventory movement, loading and unloading materials, and preparing customer or internal shipments in accordance with company procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support production, warehouse and plant operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous machine operation or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience operating or supporting rolling mill, slitting, winding, annealing, CNC, or similar metal-processing equipment is a plus.
• Ability to accurately use micrometers, calipers, gauges, and shop math to verify tolerances.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to follow detailed work instructions, travelers, job orders, and safety procedures.
• Basic computer skills required, including the ability to enter data into production or ERP systems.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a production environment.
• Forklift, overhead crane, or material-handling experience preferred; training may be provided.

Physical and Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform repetitive tasks during the shift.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, or move materials within company safety guidelines.
• Comfortable working around industrial production equipment, moving machinery, metal coils, furnaces, and material-handling equipment.
• Must wear required personal protective equipment and follow all plant safety rules.
• Ability to work scheduled shift hours, overtime, and weekends as business needs require.

Compensation And Benefits

Start at $25 per hour

United Performance Metals offers competitive compensation and a benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, paid holidays, boot reimbursement, uniforms, bonus opportunities, and other associate benefits.

About United Performance Metals

United Performance Metals is a specialty metals solutions provider serving demanding industries through precision processing, quality, technical expertise, and customer-focused service. The Wallingford, CT facility supports advanced metal-processing operations and provides opportunities for associates who are committed to safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.