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Slitter Operator - 1st Shift

Lensa
Grand Rapids, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 12/20/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/17/2026
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Our client, an industry leader in steel manufacturing, is seeking a dedicated and skilled Slitter Operator - 1st Shift to join their dynamic team. As a vital part of the Industrial department supporting production operations, you will play a key role in ensuring the quality and efficiency of steel slitting processes. The ideal candidate will demonstrate attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, and a proactive attitude, which will align successfully within the organization. Slitter Operator in the Steel Industry Required.

Job Title: Slitter Set-up and Machine Operator - 1st Shift

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Pay Range: Commensurate with Experience

Shift: 5:00AM - 3:10PM, Monday through Thursday

What's the Job?

  • Set up slitter heads and inspect for proper maintenance of slitter tools to ensure optimal operation.
  • Operate the slitter machine to cut continuous lengths of steel into coils of specified width, maintaining quality standards.
  • Inspect material during the slitting process to detect irregular cuts and winding issues, making adjustments as needed.
  • Perform quality checks using calipers and tape measures, and document results in quality assurance reports.
  • Maintain a safe work environment by adhering to 5S standards and safety protocols at all times.

What's Needed?

  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Experience and understanding of steel slitter principles and operating practices REQUIRED.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to follow detailed work instructions.
  • Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and work in a loud environment with moving mechanical parts.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively collaborate with team members and report issues.

What's in it for me?

  • Opportunity to work in a reputable manufacturing environment with growth potential.
  • Engagement in a safety-focused workplace that values quality and efficiency.
  • Consistent work schedule with early morning hours, providing work-life balance.
  • Participation in a team-oriented culture that encourages diversity and inclusion.
  • Access to ongoing training and development opportunities.

If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.

ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.

ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

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