Slitter Operator

ROCKWOOL Group•Chicago, IL

6d•$25 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

The Slitter Operator is responsible for setup, operation, and quality control of large and small slitter machines at ROCKWOOL’s Chicago Plant. The work includes setting up knives and spacers and over-and-under arms, operating an overhead crane, slitting aluminum and steel, and performing quality checks according to standard procedures. The operator supports production for Grid, Metal Ceilings, and engineering seeds, and may assist elsewhere in the plant when the slitter is down for repair or not scheduled to run. The role is scheduled for the first shift, Monday through Friday, from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The listed pay range is $25 to $27 per hour. The position requires factory experience operating slitter machinery, mechanical aptitude or experience, and the ability to manage time, prioritize orders, and pay close attention to detail. Physical requirements include moving coils with an overhead crane, lifting up to 50 pounds, and standing for eight hours.

Requirements

At least 1–2 years of experience in a factory setting operating slitter machinery.
Mechanical experience and/or aptitude.
Ability to self-manage time, prioritize orders, and pay close attention to detail.
Ability to lift 50 pounds and remain on one's feet for eight hours.
Ability to be forklift certified.

Nice To Haves

SAP experience.

Responsibilities

Operate the slitter to support Grid, Metal Ceilings, and engineering seeds.
Operate a forklift in accordance with plant rules.
Use the crane to unload trucks and load coils onto the slitter.
Set up knives and over-and-under arms accurately and in a timely manner.
Perform quality-control checks on incoming full coils and slit coils.
Empty slitter scrap containers.
Safely unload coils from the slitter onto skids or racks.
Help in other areas of the plant when the slitter is down for repair or not scheduled to run.
Complete 5S tasks throughout the slitter area.