Viking Materials: Slitter Operator

Reliance, Inc.; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Reliance, Inc. is seeking a Slitter Operator to join its metal processing team in Minneapolis. You will operate the slitter machine, review orders, select materials, perform setup and changeovers, and ensure product meets specifications.

The role requires 1–2 years of operating experience, basic measurement skills, and strong attention to safety and quality standards. The position offers steady work in a manufacturing environment with opportunities for hands-on training.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of relevant experience operating, setting up, and troubleshooting slitter machines.
• Clear manual dexterity and coordination.
• Ability to read and understand written instructions.
• Basic measurement and math skills for length, width, height, and weight.
• Basic arithmetic and decimal/fraction conversions.
• Basic computer proficiency and software familiarity.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time.
• Ability to make sound decisions using experience and judgment.
• Ability to work well with supervisors and coworkers.

Responsibilities

• Operate slitter machine during production as needed.
• Review work orders and tooling instructions.
• Select correct material per work order.
• Setup operations including heads and tooling changes.
• Determine processing specs such as material, size, surface, defects.
• Feed master coil through slitter or flattener rolls.
• Coordinate schedules with the scheduler and run scrap machine.
• Perform quality inspections and ISO process checks.
• Maintain equipment and perform routine cleaning.
• Document work orders and mark material as required.

Skills

Slitter machine operation

Manual dexterity

Reading instructions

Measurement & math

Arithmetic

Time management

Decision making

Team collaboration

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Scales

Squares

Job description

Job Summary

Viking Materials is a metal service center, established in 1973 and acquired by Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co in 2001. Reliance Inc. (NYSE: RS) is a leading global diversified metal solutions provider and the largest metals service center company in North America.We supply raw materials (carbon, stainless stell, aluminum) to a variety of manufacturing and other industries.

The position of Slitter Operator is in the Plant family (Department), which includes positions responsible for supervising or performing metals processing and distribution work within the Reliance family of companies. Work includes specialized equipment operation and/or supporting functions and requires a practical knowledge of the nature and operations and the materials, facilities and methods employed by Reliance companies in metals processing and distribution.

Physical Requirements

Stand or Sit(Stationary position), Walk(Move, Traverse), Use hand/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position), Talk/hear(Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information), See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess), Pushing or Pulling, Reaching, Repetitive Motion

Function in the Job

Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Job Function

• Responsible for performing advanced production activities on a slitter machine.
• Reviews work orders, tooling instructions or other written specifications.
• Chooses correct material for the job according to work order.
• Performs all setup activities, including obtaining, changing, and “closing out” slitter heads, maintaining tooling.
• Determines processing specifications such as materials, forms, sizes, surface conditions, material defects
• dimensions, tolerances and operational sequences.
• Positions and feeds master coil through the slitter machine producing slit coils (mults), or flattner rolls.
• Operates slitter machine(s) during processing as required based on work load or business needs.
• Reviews scheduling and head rotations with scheduler.
• Operates the scrap machine.
• Performs duties associated with line change over.
• Measures and examines pieces using precision measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, scales and
• squares to ensure conformance to specifications.
• Performs quality control inspections on finished product; for ISO-certified locations, performs In Process Quality
• Inspections.
• Cleans equipment according to designated maintenance procedures.
• Diagnoses problems and makes necessary adjustments and removes scrap from machine.
• Coordinates and executes material handling and restocks.
• Completes work order paperwork/documentation.
• May mark identification on material/work pieces before processing.
• May mark material after processing and store material for additional processing and/or shipping.
• Responsible for adhering to/ensuring compliance with applicable safety and quality standards.
• All other duties and responsibilities assigned by management.

Required Skills

• 1-2 years of relevant experience operating, setting up, and troubleshooting slitter machines required.
• Ability to show adequate manual dexterity, finger dexterity, arm-hand steadiness, and multi-limb coordination
• required.
• Ability to read and comprehend written instructions as applied to work situations required.
• Basic measurement skills, including taking, converting, and/or using measurements of length, width, height, and
• weight to perform basic math computations correctly required.
• Basic arithmetic skills to calculate and convert decimals and fractions required.
• Basic computer proficiency and working knowledge of software applications required.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively required.
• Ability to make sound decisions based on a combination of factors including knowledge, experience, and
• judgment required.
• Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with supervisors and co-workers required.

Compensation Range

The anticipated compensation for this position is USD $28.07/Hr. - USD $28.07/Hr. depending on experience, qualifications, and location.