Utility 17- Slitting Line Operator

ABB; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company contributions

ESAP

11 paid holidays

Job summary

ABB in St. Louis is seeking a dedicated Slitting Line Operator. Core duties include operating the slitting line and supporting related press and crane tasks to meet production goals.

Must adhere to safety policies, perform quality checks, and maintain accurate documentation. The role requires physical endurance to sustain 8-hour shifts and willingness to work overtime as production demands. You will join ABB’s manufacturing team at the St.

Qualifications

• Follow ABB safety policies and wear PPE
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and stand 8 hours+
• Read blueprints and verify parts align with specs
• Perform quality inspections and document findings
• Operate slitting line-related equipment safely and efficiently
• Willing to work overtime, including weekends as needed

Responsibilities

• Operate Slitting Line Operator as core duty.
• Assist in other positions (Operator, Auto Press, Punch Press, Annealing Lead, Crane operations).
• Maintain safety and quality standards in production.

Skills

Safety policies

PPE compliance

Lift 50 lbs

Manual dexterity

Blueprint reading

Quality inspection

Overtime willing

Tools

Pallet trucks

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 Operator

Utility 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: onsite

Hourly Pay Rate: $23.34-$29.59 (shift premium for 2nd & 3Rd shift)

LOCATION: St. Louis Stamping Plant

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.

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 is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Aff…

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 more

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. Position will be eligible for full vacation accrual

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We value people from different backgrounds.

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Aff…

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.pdf

As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Aff…

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.

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