Slitting Line Operator

Kloeckner Metals - Americas; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Kloeckner Metals - Americas is seeking a slitter operator to safely set up, operate, and perform basic programming of a slitting machine in a production environment.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of production experience, preferably in metals, and can read measuring devices, perform basic math, and operate with reliability and attention to detail. Overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–2 years experience in a production environment; metals industry preferred.
• Slitter operator experience preferred.
• Ability to work overtime, sometimes with short notice.
• Ability to read measuring devices.
• Basic math skills for measurement and calculations.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Able to pass a physical examination for vision, hearing, and mobility.
• Demonstrated reliable work history.
• Strong attention to detail with quality inspection.

Responsibilities

• Read work orders to determine machine adjustments and material requirements.
• Set stops or guides to specified lengths per scales, rules, or templates.
• Activate the machine and monitor operation to detect defects or malfunctions.
• Measure workpiece dimensions to ensure accuracy and adherence to specifications.
• Perform routine maintenance and address minor machine issues as needed.
• Execute other tasks to support production efficiency and team goals.

Skills

Measuring devices

Mathematical skills

Computer skills

Reliability

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

Processes quality products safely and efficiently by setting up, operating and performing simple programming of a slitting machine.

Job Summary

Processes quality products safely and efficiently by setting up, operating and performing simple programming of a slitting machine.

Job Responsibilities

• Machine Setup: Read work orders to determine machine adjustments and material requirements. Set stops or guides to specified lengths as indicated by scales, rules, or templates
• Operation: Activate the machine by pressing buttons or depressing pedals, and monitor operation to detect defects or malfunctions
• Quality Control: Measure work piece dimensions to ensure accuracy and adherence to specifications. Inspect material quality throughout the production process
• Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance and address minor machine issues as needed
• Additional Duties: Execute other tasks as assigned to support production efficiency and team goals

Qualfications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience: 1 – 2 years of experience in a production environment, with preference for experience in the metals industry and as a slitter operator
• Overtime: Ability to work assigned overtime, sometimes with short notice
• Measuring Devices: Proficiency in reading measuring devices
• Mathematical Skills: Basic math skills for measurement and calculations
• Computer Skills: Basic computer knowledge
• Physical Requirements: Ability to pass a physical examination for vision, hearing, and mobility
• Reliability: Demonstrated reliable work history
• Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail with the ability to inspect materials for quality