What are the responsibilities and job description for the Slitter Operator position at Camden Yards Steel?
Company Description
Camden Yards Steel is a 100% American, family-owned company specializing in meeting the prime flat-rolled steel needs of customers across the eastern United States. With locations in Camden, NJ, and West Columbia, SC, the company provides high-quality products, including hot rolled, high strength low alloy, cold rolled, coated, pre-painted steel, and more. As an ISO 9001:2015 certified organization, Camden Yards Steel invests in advanced processing and packaging equipment to deliver top-tier products with precision. Serving a diverse range of industries, the company prides itself on customer satisfaction and expert-driven solutions tailored to individual needs.
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Slitter Operator to join our manufacturing team onsite in CAMDEN, NJ. In this role, you will be responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining slitting equipment used to process flat-rolled steel into customer-specified widths and tolerances. This role requires strong attention to detail, mechanical aptitude, and a commitment to safety, quality, and productivity in a fast-paced steel processing environment.
Duties
- Set up and operate steel slitting lines according to work orders, specifications, and production schedules
- Read and interpret work orders, coil tags, blueprints, and customer specifications
- Load, unload, and position steel coils using overhead cranes, forklifts, or other material-handling equipment
- Install and adjust slitter knives, spacers, arbors, and tooling to meet required tolerances
- Monitor slitting operations to ensure product quality, dimensional accuracy, and surface finish
- Perform in-process inspections, measure slit widths, and verify compliance with quality standards
- Identify and troubleshoot operational issues, equipment malfunctions, or material defects
- Perform routine maintenance, cleaning, and housekeeping of slitting equipment and work areas
- Accurately complete production reports, quality documentation, and safety checklists
- Follow all company safety policies, OSHA regulations, and lockout/tagout procedures
- Work collaboratively with supervisors, maintenance, quality, and warehouse teams to meet production goals
Requirements
- Proven experience operating slitting machines or similar manufacturing equipment in a metal fabrication environment
- Proficiency with tooling setup, calibration, and basic troubleshooting of equipment
- Familiarity with sheet metal fabrication techniques and quality inspection tools such as micrometers, calipers, and precision measuring instruments
- Knowledge of safety procedures related to crane operation, hand tools usage, and machine guarding practices
- Basic math skills for calculating measurements, tolerances, and material quantities
- Physical ability to lift heavy materials safely and operate machinery for extended periods
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Willingness to work overtime, weekends, or rotating shifts as required
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs throughout the shift
- Ability to work in an industrial environment with exposure to noise, dust, and temperature changes
Join our team as a Slitter Operator if you thrive in a hands-on role that combines technical skill with precision craftsmanship. Your dedication will help us produce top-quality materials efficiently while maintaining a safe work environment. We value continuous learning and offer opportunities for growth within our manufacturing operations.