Oscillator Operator

Bilstein Cold Rolled Steel•Bowling Green, KY

1d•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The Oscillator Operator sets up, operates, maintains, and monitors the oscillation of cold-rolled steel onto specific spools, working in collaboration with the Production Team Leader. The role involves planning and carrying out production operations, monitoring product quality, maintaining and adjusting oscillator equipment, preparing setups, and supporting safe movement and traceability of steel coils.

Requirements

High school or secondary education completion.
One to three years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
PC knowledge, including internet, Windows, and ERP applications.
Willingness to work flexible shifts.
Clear interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to be a self-motivated team player.
Ability to be a change agent.

Nice To Haves

An associate or technical degree with equivalent experience is preferred.
Manufacturing experience in steel or metal manufacturing is preferred.
Knowledge of production and processing of cold-rolled steel is an advantage.

Responsibilities

Read production schedules and work orders and plan the sequence of operations based on the physical properties of slit materials.
Load and position steel coils on the Oscillator, using cranes, chain hoists, or grabs, or signal crane operators to move coils.
Thread metal coil ends through the Oscillator and secure them to the spool.
Operate the Oscillator and monitor process information during slitting to ensure product specifications are met.
Record information from the operator screen for Quality Assurance and verify that coils meet specified tolerances.
Clean and lubricate the Oscillator.
Measure completed slit coils with micrometers, gauges, calipers, templates, or rulers to verify conformance to specifications.
Test and adjust Oscillator speeds according to product specifications, using gauges and hand tools.
Install, align, and secure dies, mill rolls, and other fixtures using gauges, templates, feelers, shims, and hand tools.
Position, align, and secure guides, stops, holding blocks, and other fixtures to direct and secure finished product.
Adjust controls to set Oscillator speeds, feed rates, or table angles for specified operations.
Identify and replace defective Oscillator mill rolls using hand tools; change mill rolls using hand tools and a crane.
Remove housings, feed tubes, tool holders, or other accessories to replace worn or broken parts, such as springs or bushings.
Hone Oscillator mill rolls with oilstones to remove nicks.
Select, clean, and install Oscillator mill rolls and prepare the next production-schedule setup.
Place completed steel coils on conveyors, using cranes, chain hoists, or grabs, or signal crane operators to transport them to subsequent stations.
Examine finished product for conformance to specifications and place suspect coils on hold for quality control or inspection.
Take finished-coil samples for Quality Assurance testing or inspection.
Signal crane operators to deposit finished steel coils in storage areas.
Print and attach slitting identification tags to finished product for subsequent processing and traceability.
Report maintenance job orders as necessary.
Instruct new workers in slitting setup and operation.