Machine Operator

Overview

The Slitter Operator is responsible for safely setting up and operating the slitting line to process steel coils to customer specifications while maintaining quality, productivity, and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate the slitting line and monitor all machine functions throughout production.• Verify work orders, coil identification, widths, and specifications before processing.• Perform pre-operational safety and equipment inspections.• Adjust machine settings including speed, tension, oscillation, and pressure.• Coordinate with Head Setters, Packagers, Quality, and Production personnel.• Operate coil carts and associated controls to safely position material.• Ensure scrap winders, recoilers, and grippers function properly.• Change and clean slitter pads and monitor tooling condition.• Use pneumatic banders to secure finished coils.• Maintain inventory of consumable supplies and notify management of shortages.• Troubleshoot routine equipment issues and report maintenance concerns.• Maintain a clean and organized work area.• Assist in other warehouse operations as assigned.• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies:• Manufacturing or steel processing experience preferred.• Ability to read work orders, tape measures, and micrometers.• Mechanical aptitude and strong troubleshooting skills.• Excellent communication, organization, and teamwork.• Reliable attendance and commitment to safety.

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands/fingers to handle or feel and talk or hear. The employee is required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.Working Conditions: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock when in the operations or laboratory areas. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but due to the open office environment noise level may occasionally be high.Disclaimer: The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.