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Slitter Operator

Cleveland-Cliffs Ferrous Processing & Trade
Detroit, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 4/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/6/2026

Koil Metals is a Detroit-based steel service center that processes and distributed various flat rolled metal products. Koil has an immediate opportunity for a Slitter Operator on First Shift. The Slitter Operator is responsible for producing quality products in a safe, productive, and profitable manner, and will function as the machine operating leader, guiding the slitting crew throughout the process.

Summary of Responsibilities:

  • Verify production run information for accuracy, provide slitting team with set up and process instructions, and ensure coils are supplied for the production run performing required verificationchecks.
  • Build slitter head to ensure best possible options within the machine's capabilities.
  • Process coils ensuring quality tolerances are adhered to.
  • Complete all associated documentation and reports (Slitting Production Report, SlittingReport)
  • Monitor and inspect equipment for safe operation and advise management of any maintenance concerns.
  • Must have good housekeeping and the ability to maintain a clean and safe work environment.
  • Responsible for the safety of team members, never operating the machine whensomeone is in an unsafe position.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • High School diploma or equivalent job experience.
  • Advanced knowledge and skill level of slitting machine.
  • Must be able to read Standard/Metric measuring tape.
  • Must be able to perform basic mathematic calculations of standard/metric measurements.
  • Basic computer skills.
  • Hi-lo and overhead crane experience preferred but not required if trainable.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills; ability to read, understand, and comply with work directions, training manuals, and safetyrules.
  • Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Koil is a subsidiary of Cleveland-Cliffs Inc., the largest flat-rolled steel company and the largest iron ore pellet producer in North America. Cleveland-Cliffs is vertically integrated from mined raw materials, direct reduced iron, and ferrous scrap to primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing. We offer an excellent total compensation package including competitive pay with variable compensation opportunities, health insurance, retirement plan, education assistance, paid time off, and more.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail tocareers@clevelandcliffs.comor call 1-(312) 899-3097 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Do not email your application materials to this email address. Application materials sent to this email address will not be considered.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is an equal opportunity employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability. We are a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment screening as a condition of employment.

 

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