Utility 17- Slitting Line Operator

BlackBerry Inc.; Keyes Summit (MO); On-site; USD 3,215,000 - 4,076,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan (ABB Benefits)

Dental/Vision plans

Company paid life insurance

AD&D coverage

Disability coverage

401k + ESAP

Job summary

ABB in Saint Louis is seeking a Slitting Line Operator for the NEMA Motors stamping plant. The role requires operating the slitting line and related presses, with flexibility to perform other positions as needed, while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include equipment setup, die jam clearance, and routine quality inspections. The candidate must lift up to 50 lbs, follow PPE protocols, and be able to work 8 hours daily with potential overtime.

Qualifications

• Follow ABB safety policies and PPE requirements.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and stand 8 hours.
• Perform quality inspections and read blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Operate Slitting Line and related equipment.
• Perform equipment setup and clear die jams.
• Conduct quality checks and document results.
• Maintain safety and report injuries or near misses.
• Work overtime as needed to meet production demands.

Skills

Safety compliance

Manual dexterity

Quality inspection

Attention to detail

Tools

Pneumatic shears

Electric chain hoists

Cranes

Press controls

Job description

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__Utility 17 -Slitting Line OperatorUtility Grade 17 must be able to perform any of the following functions: Main position is Slitting Line Operator, with flexibility to perform other positions as needed Operator, Auto Press, Punch Press, Annealing Lead and Crane operations in a manner that does not compromise their safety or the safety of coworkers.Essential Job Functions: must be able to perform these tasks for a minimum of 8 hours per day, 5 days a week. If an employee is unable to perform these essential functions it is their responsibility to bring this to the attention of their supervisor, manager, or Human Resource Manager. In these situations, ABB will discuss and attempt to provide any reasonable accommodation that may be available.QUALIFICATIONS:• Understand and follow all ABB safety policies, safety training, and hazard communication requirements; wear proper personal protective equipment (PPE) including safety glasses, hearing protection, safety shoes, cut-resistant gloves, and safety sleeves when required; locate and verify Emergency Stops and light curtains function properly; verify Press Release Forms (QFSL-A001) are supervisor-signed before operation; work safely and report injuries, accidents, and near misses immediately.• Ability to lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds; frequently grip with hands, turn, push, and bend; occasionally reach above shoulder level and pull; walk and/or stand for extended periods and maintain pace with demanding production requirements; operate electric pallet trucks, cranes, and material handling equipment.• Possess dexterity and hand-eye coordination to operate various hand tools, power tools, and equipment including electric chain hoists, pneumatic shears, pneumatic wire twisters, electric and manual pallet jacks, and press controls with knobs and buttons; assist in performing press-line equipment set-up and clearing die jams; perform equipment shutdown procedures and end-of-run die cleaning.• Ability to perform quality inspections including visually inspecting parts for burrs, chips, slug marks, bent teeth, and missing features; inspect parts before continuous runs; conduct flatness checks three times per coil using back-to-back method; match parts to blueprints; verify inventory tags, coil numbers, and blueprints match work orders to ensure quality standards.• Ability to comprehend and follow written and verbal instructions; read, write, and use a calculator; read and interpret work orders, blueprints, inventory tags, and shipping labels; complete required documentation including Non-Con Red Tags for defective material; follow established procedures and work instructions.• Maintain regular work attendance including arriving on time and remaining at work until end of scheduled workday; demonstrate reliability and commitment to scheduled work hours; ability to work daily and weekend overtime, including overtime on short notice, to meet production demands.This Position reports to: Patrick Sexton (3rd Shift)The work model for the role is: onsiteHourly Pay Rate: $23.34-$29.59 (shift premium for 2nd & 3Rd shift)LOCATION: St. Louis Stamping PlantABB, 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.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 youWe 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 is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their- sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees(First Day of Employment Eligibility)Go to MyBenefitsABB.com and click on “Candidate/Guest” to learn moreHealth, Life & DisabilityChoice 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 PlusVision benefitCompany paid life insurance (2X base pay)Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximumsShort Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paidLong 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 insuranceParental Leave – up to 6 weeksEmployee Assistance ProgramHealth Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoptionEmployee discount programRetirement401k Savings Plan with Company ContributionsEmployee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)Time offABB provides 11 paid holidays. Position will be eligible for full vacation accrual#ABBCareers #RunwithABB #RunwhatrunstheworldWe value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe.ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their- sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdfAs an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to [e-mail]. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.Ready to make an impact?Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.