Slitting Line Operator

Kloeckner Metals - Americas; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Health insurance – Medical/Prescrip./D

Dental Vision

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Wellness Stipend

Paid Life insurance

Paid Short / Long-Term Disability

Adoption Assistance (Financial)

Adoption & Fertility Navigation Help

Referral Program

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Discount

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Kloeckner Metals - Americas in Tucson, AZ seeks a dependable operator to set up, run, and program a slitting machine, ensuring safe and efficient production.

You will read work orders, adjust equipment, monitor quality, perform routine maintenance, and support the production team with reliable, detail-oriented work.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: 1–2 years in a production environment; metals industry and slitter operator preferred.
• Overtime: Able to work assigned overtime, sometimes on short notice.
• Measuring devices: Proficiency reading measuring devices.
• Mathematical skills: Basic math for measurement and calculations.
• Computer skills: Basic computer knowledge.
• Physical requirements: Pass physical exam for vision, hearing, mobility.
• Reliability: Demonstrated reliable work history.
• Attention to detail: Strong attention to detail and quality inspection.

Responsibilities

• Machine Setup: Read work orders and adjust machine to specified lengths.
• Operation: Activate the machine and monitor for defects or malfunctions.
• Quality Control: Measure dimensions and ensure specifications.
• Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance and address minor issues.
• Additional Duties: Support production efficiency and team goals.

Skills

Reading measuring devices

Basic math

Basic computer skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Overtime willingness

Physical stamina

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 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

Qualifications

• 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

Benefits

• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Health insurance – Medical/Prescription Drug/Dental Vision
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Wellness Stipend
• Paid Life insurance
• Paid Short / Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Adoption Assistance (Financial)
• Adoption & Fertility Navigation Support
• Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount
• Tuition reimbursement