Slitter Operator | 1st Shift

Metals USA • Anaheim, CA

4d • $19 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

Metals USA is seeking a Slitter Operator at its Anaheim, California location. The role involves setting up and operating processing machinery, selecting and inspecting materials, handling materials for processing, and ensuring finished products meet quality and packaging requirements. The operator also performs warehouse duties, including operating a forklift and overhead crane. Metals USA is a metals processor and distributor serving the defense, commercial construction, road construction, and fabrication industries.

Requirements

• High school or technical school graduate, with basic English reading and writing comprehension.
• Basic arithmetic skills to calculate and convert decimals and fractions.
• Basic measuring skills, including the ability to use English and metric systems and read a tape measure, caliper, or micrometer.
• Experience operating an overhead crane, forklift, hand tools, and common shop machinery.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Ability to understand and use safety rules and procedures, including OSHA standards and regulations.
• Exercise reasonable judgment, recognize applicable company policies, and follow them.
• Understand customer packaging requirements and assess product quality.
• Ability to work as a team member.

Nice To Haves

• Valid OSHA forklift and overhead crane certificates are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up the burning machine, select the appropriate burning tip, configure gas flow and feed rates, establish cutting locations and dimensions, and use measuring tools to verify tolerances and operational sequences.
• Set up and align materials or fixtures in the machine bed using gauges, templates, shims, or hand tools.
• Select materials according to work orders and inspect plates for thickness, dimensions, heat number, grade specification, and color code.
• Coordinate and execute material handling, including operating an overhead crane.
• Review CAD drawings, work orders, tooling instructions, and other written specifications.
• Perform quality-control inspections on finished products for ISO certification.
• Stack, band, and palletize finished products for shipment.
• Perform warehouse duties, including operating a forklift and overhead crane.

Benefits

• Paid time off accrual: three weeks in the first year.
• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Eligibility for the SCORE bonus program.
• 401(k) program with company match.
• Opportunities for growth and advancement.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Inclusive working environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED