Machine Operator, Seco Slitter, 3rd Shift
About The Position
The Machine Operator, Seco Slitter sets up and operates specialized industrial equipment to slit, shear, and level refractory metal materials to customer and production specifications. The role uses measurements, conversion calculations, and judgment to make accurate equipment setups, meet close tolerances, protect product quality, and maximize material efficiency. The operator processes finished orders and in-process material for other manufacturing operations, checks incoming material, verifies finished work, maintains production records, and moves processed material to the correct downstream operation. The position also involves routine equipment inspections and preventive maintenance, monitoring tooling condition, coordinating repair needs with supervisors and Maintenance, and maintaining a clean, safe, organized work area in accordance with 6S practices. This is hands-on manufacturing-floor work around industrial machinery, metal materials, and material-handling equipment. Employees should be comfortable with moving machinery, heat, chemicals, and other active manufacturing conditions. The role requires moderate physical activity and consistent use of required personal protective equipment.
Requirements
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
- Manufacturing or industrial production experience.
- Strong basic math skills, including fractions and decimals.
- Experience using micrometers or other precision measuring tools.
- Mechanical aptitude and comfort working with industrial equipment.
- Ability to perform accurate calculations for equipment setup and close-tolerance work.
- Strong attention to detail and product quality.
- Ability to follow work orders, specifications, and established procedures.
- Sound judgment when evaluating material and finished product quality.
- Commitment to safe work practices and proper equipment operation.
- Ability to work independently while contributing to the broader production team.
- Comfort working around moving machinery, heat, chemicals, and other conditions associated with an active manufacturing environment.
- Ability to perform a moderate level of physical activity and consistently use required personal protective equipment.
Nice To Haves
- One to two years of experience in a sheet metal, metals manufacturing, or similar industrial environment.
- Experience with slitting, shearing, leveling, or metal-forming equipment.
- Experience with sheet metal or coil processing.
- Experience with micrometers and precision measuring equipment.
- Experience in close-tolerance manufacturing.
- Experience with forklifts, lifts, or other material-handling equipment.
- Experience with equipment setup and changeovers.
- Experience with preventive maintenance and basic equipment troubleshooting.
- Experience with material optimization and scrap reduction.
- Experience with 6S, Lean manufacturing, or continuous improvement practices.
Responsibilities
- Set up the slitter to required dimensions using measurements and conversion calculations.
- Operate slitting equipment to process material according to order specifications.
- Coil or stack processed material and move it to the appropriate operation.
- Set up and operate equipment to level finished orders and in-process material.
- Shear material according to customer and production specifications.
- Plan how orders should be cut to maximize material efficiency.
- Check material gauge and surface condition before processing begins.
- Visually inspect finished work and verify that material meets established quality standards.
- Use micrometers and other measuring tools to verify dimensions and product quality.
- Identify unacceptable material and communicate concerns to a supervisor or Quality.
- Maintain accurate production records and material information.
- Perform equipment setups requiring accurate calculations for close-tolerance output.
- Operate lift and material-handling equipment to safely move and position material.
- Perform preventive maintenance and routine equipment inspections.
- Monitor the condition of slitter knives, spacers, fingers, pads, and other operating components.
- Coordinate with supervisors and Maintenance when tooling or equipment requires repair or replacement.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area following 6S practices.
- Support other production activities as manufacturing needs require.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance starting Day One.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid time off and paid company holidays.
- Tuition assistance and professional development opportunities.
- Hands-on experience with specialized slitting, shearing, and leveling equipment.
- Opportunities to build skills in precision measurement, equipment setup, and material processing.
- Career development and growth opportunities within Elmet Technologies.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
