Slitter Operator - 1st and 2nd Shift

Steel Technologies • Decatur, AL

348d

About The Position

As a key contributor to our production team, you will be responsible for making and inspecting arbor and overarm set-ups to ensure compliance with production instructions. Your role will involve reconciling coil identity to production and loading coils, as well as threading coils through the slitter head and cropping any non-complying material. You will also be tasked with threading mults into the recoiler and maintaining production and quality standards by measuring and verifying before, during, and after processing. Additionally, you will check and record gauge width, hardness, camber, burr, and surface condition, set the gauge monitoring system (if applicable), and ensure gauge calibration. Adjustments to machine setup may be necessary to correct defects throughout the slitting process, and you will communicate any non-compliance in production to your supervisor or shift lead. Your responsibilities will also include banding, securing, and identifying slit mults, completing production documentation, assisting maintenance in troubleshooting malfunctions or completing preventative maintenance, removing scrap from the machine, and cleaning the slitter and surrounding area.

Requirements

• Ability to perform complete set-up and operational tasks of slitting to ensure compliance with customer specifications and production requirements
• Ability to use tape measures, Rockwell tester, micrometers, and calipers
• Ability to comply with safety rules and requirements
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Responsibilities

• Make and inspect arbor and overarm set-ups to ensure compliance with production instructions
• Reconcile coil identity to production and load coil
• Thread coil through slitter head, cropping non-complying material
• Thread mults into recoiler
• Maintain production and quality standards by measuring and verifying before, during, and after processing
• Check and record gauge width, hardness, camber, burr, and surface condition
• Set gauge monitoring system (if applicable) and ensure gauge calibration
• Adjust machine setup to correct defects as needed throughout slitting (if applicable)
• Communicate non-compliance production to supervisor and/or shift lead
• Band/secure and identify slit mults
• Complete production documentation
• Assist maintenance to troubleshoot malfunctions or complete preventative maintenance as necessary
• Remove scrap from machine and empty hopper as needed
• Clean slitter and surrounding area

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision after 60 days of employment
• Competitive Wellness Program, providing up to 100% discount on medical premiums
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Supplemental Accident Insurance through Allstate for additional coverage on accidents + cancer
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Free Telehealth services through 6/30/2025
• 401(k) after 60 days of employment + competitive match after one year
• Paid Time Off starting after 90 days of employment
• Paid Holidays starting day one!
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account
• Great discount programs in automotive, technology, and more
• Safety Incentive Program
• Boot and Glasses Allowance after 60 days of employment
• Free uniforms after 60 days of employment
• Monthly Incentive Bonus after one full month of employment
• Education Assistance is available for job related courses to further your education, with up to 100% paid tuition for maintenance-related coursework and certifications
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Teammate Assistance Program (TAP) which offers professional assistance for Counseling, Financial, Legal, and Family services

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees