Slitter Operator

Tempered and Specialty Metals•Sterling Heights, MI

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Tempered and Specialty Metals, Inc. (TSM) is seeking a Slitter Operator for our Sterling Heights location. The Slitter Operator is responsible for the overall productivity of the slitter line, with a goal of 95% efficiency, and cross-trains Slitter Helpers at Tempered and Specialty Metals.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
1+ year(s) machine operator experience
Ability to measure using different tools
Ability to read and transfer data accurately
Basic math and computer skills
Ability to work independently on assigned tasks as well as to accept direction
Strong work ethic; self-motivated
Operate with high integrity, maintaining positive relations with co-workers, customers, suppliers, and management

Nice To Haves

2+ years of coil slitting experience
Good written and oral communication skills
Good organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills

Responsibilities

Build set-ups by placing spacers and knives onto the tension arm at specified widths for the steel coils to be cut to the customer’s specifications.
Monitor the process of steel being cut, knowing the gauge of each coil and adjusting accordingly.
Enter data for the exact specifications onto the appropriate form for data entry into the computer.
Direct Slitter Helper how to stage coils to be processed for maximum efficiency.
Inform Plant Manager when supplies to perform job duties are in low supply.
Safely drive the Hi-lo through the plant to move coils and skids to designated areas and operate the over-head crane to move coils from the slitter to packaging.
Keep immediate work area clean and organized throughout the day.
Use precision when operating tools such as tape measures, micrometers, nibblers and calipers.
Maintain facility, equipment, and vehicles.
Keep a clean and safe work environment.
Cross train the Slitter Helper.
Adhere to all TSM’s safety rules, regulations, and quality standards, handbook policies and procedures.