Slitting Line Operator

ABB Inc.; St. Louis (MO); Presencial; USD 32.000 - 41.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health plan options

Vision benefit

Company paid life insurance

AD&D

Disability coverage

Employee discount program

Descripción de la vacante

ABB Inc. manufactures NEMA motors and seeks a Slitting Line Operator for 3rd shift onsite. You will operate line equipment, cranes, and tools, ensuring safety, accuracy, and timely production. This role requires reading schedules, documenting inventory, and maintaining machine setup with precision.

You must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and work extended shifts with potential weekend overtime; compensation aligns with market hourly ranges for this position in the U.S.

Formación

• Operate overhead and jib cranes, hoists, coil carts, scanners, computers, and electric pallet trucks safely.
• Maintain safety protocols and wear PPE including Kevlar sleeves when handling metal strips.
• Set up head configurations and re-coilers according to production specs and align coil placement.
• Verify material quality with measuring equipment and match coil numbers to process sheets.
• Read schedules, enter inventory data, print tags, and scan material in/out.

Responsabilidades

• Understand and comply with ABB safety policies and wear PPE.
• Perform lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds; stand and move as required by production.
• Operate slitting line equipment, cranes, tooling, jacks, and controls with proficiency.
• Read and follow written instructions; inspect tooling and use precision measuring tools.
• Maintain regular attendance and be available for overtime on short notice.

Conocimientos

Safety procedures

Equipment operation

Quality inspection

Documentation

Communication

Physical stamina

Herramientas

Calipers

Micrometers

Dial indicators

Descripción del empleo

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner-and every person here makes that happen. You'll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This position reports to: Manufacturing Manager - NEMA

Slitting Line Operator

ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we'll give you what you need to make it happen. It won't always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you'll never run alone. Run what runs the world.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Operate overhead and jib cranes, hoists, coil carts, scanners, computers, and electric pallet trucks to safely manage material flow through the slitting operation.
• Maintain strict safety protocols by identifying and checking emergency shutoffs, light curtains, and safety systems; wear required personal protective equipment including Kevlar sleeves when handling metal strips.
• Set up and configure multiple head configurations and re-coilers according to production specifications, ensuring proper alignment and coil placement on dereelers and turnstiles.
• Verify material quality by using measuring equipment to check slit widths, material thickness, and burrs against specifications; match coil numbers and print numbers to process sheets before running.
• Maintain accurate production documentation including reading production schedules and process sheets, entering inventory data, printing tags, completing QFSP-0004 forms, and scanning material in/out of inventory.
• Communicate effectively with slitting partners, crane operators, die setters, supervisors, and material handlers; perform daily equipment cleanup and maintenance including die cleaning and scrap pan emptying.

Essential Job Functions

• Understand and comply with all ABB safety policies, hazard communication requirements, and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, safety shoes, gloves, and safety sleeves) consistently throughout the workday.
• Perform physical tasks including lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, gripping, pushing, bending, reaching above shoulder level, and pulling; walk and stand for extended periods while maintaining the pace required by production demands.
• Operate slitting line equipment, overhead cranes, hoists, pneumatic and hydraulic tools, electric and manual pallet jacks, and controls with proficiency; demonstrate the dexterity and hand-eye coordination necessary for complex equipment setup and operation.
• Comprehend and follow written and verbal instructions; read, write, use a calculator and computer; inspect tooling; and operate and interpret precision measuring equipment such as calipers, micrometers, and dial indicators.
• Maintain regular attendance and punctuality; work scheduled shifts and be available for daily and weekend overtime on short notice.

This Position reports to: Patrick Sexton (3rd Shift)

The work model for the role is: Onsite

Hourly pay range: $23.34-$29.59

(Shift premium for 2nd & 3rd shift)

More about us

ABB's NEMA Motors Division is the global leading electric NEMA motors manufacturer. With more than 4,500 employees across the globe and seven manufacturing locations that produce more than 1.6 million motors every year, the division powers its customers from many industries with safe, reliable energy-efficient and effective solutions. NEMA Motors Division is a trusted leader with the shortest lead time and the broadest modularized product offering.

What's in it for you

We want you to bring your full self to work-your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You'll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.

ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees

Go to MyBenefitsABB.com and click on "Candidate/Guest" to learn more

(First Day Benefit Eligibility)

Health, Life & Disability

• Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High‑Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
• Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
• Vision benefit
• Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
• Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
• Voluntary life and AD&D - 100% employee paid up to maximums
• Short Term Disability - up to 26 weeks - Company paid
• Long Term Disability - 60% of pay - Company paid. Ability to "buy-up" to 66 2/3% of pay.
• Supplemental benefits - 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance
• Parental Leave - up to 6 weeks
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
• Employee discount program

Retirement

• 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
• Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)

Time off

• ABB provides 11 paid holidays
• Unpaid Emergency Hours (EH) - 16 hours per year
• Vacation accrual eligible as outline in ABB policy

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