Machine Operator II

thyssenkrupp Materials NA•Concord, ON

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Machine Operator II is responsible for applying metal processing to customer orders and accurately processing material according to work order specifications, specifically focusing on coil slitting operations. This role requires the use of advanced machinery and an advanced level of skill in warehouse and processing equipment. Key responsibilities include ensuring that all processing and coil slitting equipment is maintained in a safe and clean condition, and that processing and slitting areas are kept clean, safe, and orderly. The operator must complete all required information entry accurately and perform any other assigned tasks. The position involves setting up, operating, and monitoring various material handling and coil slitting equipment, inspecting and verifying products, installing slitting tooling, and ensuring product quality. Communication with sales representatives regarding order changes, making recommendations for process improvements, performing preventive maintenance, and managing material identification tags are also part of the role. The operator is expected to balance workload, assist with clean-up, packaging, banding, and labeling, operate weighing scales, identify non-conforming material, provide feedback on machine efficiency and product quality, and complete production logs while adhering to safety standards and supporting lean manufacturing and quality initiatives.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
1–2 years of machine operation experience and coil slitting
Ability to read and write
Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs
Basic math skills
Experience using handheld measuring tools

Nice To Haves

Previous warehouse or manufacturing experience, preferably in the metals industry
Previous coil slitting or metal processing experience is highly preferred
Forklift experience
Computer literacy

Responsibilities

Must be certified in the material handler position
Set up, operate, and maintain cranes, forklifts, and other material handling equipment
Set up, operate, and monitor coil slitting equipment in accordance with work order specifications
Pull, inspect, and verify product before processing
Properly and safely set up equipment to run material according to set‑up note specifications
Install and verify slitting tooling, knives, spacers, and arbors as required for coil slitting jobs
Process set‑up notes according to work order specifications
Verify that product meets set‑up note specifications per written work instructions and record measurements (sampling plan)
Inspect slit coils for width, burrs, camber, and overall quality during and after processing
Communicate with appropriate sales representative regarding changes or clarification to orders
Make recommendations to improve processes in the manufacturing and coil slitting area
Perform equipment preventive maintenance, including slitting line components
Properly enter/delete material identification tags per written instructions
Balance immediate workload, recognizing when help is needed and when to assist or direct others
Perform general clean‑up of processing and slitting areas
Assist in the packaging, banding, and labeling of slit coils per written work instructions and work orders
Maintain issued measurement equipment in proper working condition
Properly operate weighing scales and record inspection measurements
Identify, record, and segregate scrap and any non‑conforming material
Provide feedback to supervision regarding machine efficiency, slitting accuracy, and product quality
Perform quality checks during machine operation to ensure proper function
Complete production and productivity logs and reconcile production data
Complete job responsibilities in a manner that does not put self or others in unsafe situations
Assist in activities related to lean manufacturing and/or quality initiatives
Meet TKMNA Employee Attributes / Competencies
Perform any other tasks as assigned