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How much do slitting machine operator jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for slitting machine operator in New York is $20.63, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.65 and $22.36 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a slitting machine operator?

Slitting Machine Operators are skilled workers who operate machines designed to cut large rolls of material, such as paper, plastic, or metal, into narrower strips or coils. They set up the machine, adjust settings for material width and speed, and monitor the process to ensure precise and efficient cutting. Operators are also responsible for inspecting finished products for quality, performing routine maintenance, and troubleshooting minor mechanical issues. This role is essential in manufacturing industries where materials need to be resized for further processing or packaging.

What does a slitting machine operator do?

A slitting machine operator works in a factory and operates equipment to cut materials in slats of a set length and width. You use a variety of raw materials, such as metal, plastic, or cardboard, with each project having unique specifications and production guidelines. Your responsibilities include loading the product, aligning it properly, and ensuring all cuts adhere to specifications throughout the machine process. You handle a wide range of materials, depending on the type of manufacturing. Your duties include the safe operation of the equipment including necessary maintenance and documentation.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a slitting machine operator?

To thrive as a Slitting Machine Operator, you need mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with slitting machines, measuring instruments, and quality control systems is typically required, along with safety certifications. Strong problem-solving skills, teamwork, and the ability to follow precise instructions help operators excel in this role. These competencies ensure the safe and accurate processing of materials, meeting production standards and minimizing waste.

What are some common challenges faced by slitting machine operators and how can they be effectively managed?

Slitting Machine Operators often encounter challenges such as maintaining precise cuts on varied materials, minimizing machine downtime, and ensuring consistent product quality. Addressing these issues typically involves regular equipment maintenance, careful adjustment of machine settings for different material types, and close attention to safety procedures. Operators work closely with quality control and maintenance teams to quickly resolve issues and uphold production standards, making strong communication and troubleshooting skills essential for success in this role.

What is the difference between Slitting Machine Operator vs Coil Winder?

AspectSlitting Machine OperatorCoil Winder
CredentialsHigh school diploma, on-the-job trainingHigh school diploma, technical training often required
Work EnvironmentManufacturing plants, machine operationElectronics or motor manufacturing, machine operation
Industry UsageMetal, paper, plastic industriesElectrical components, motors, transformers

Both roles involve operating specialized machinery in manufacturing settings. While Slitting Machine Operators focus on cutting large rolls into narrower strips, Coil Winders assemble coils for electrical devices. They share similar credentials and work environments, making them common comparison points for job seekers in manufacturing industries.

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Production Assistant

Bridgewater, NJ • On-site

Eddie Kane Steel Products
1 - 10 employees
Learn more about Eddie Kane Steel Productsexternal

$25 - $32/hr

Full-time

Posted 11 days ago

Job description

General Description: Responsible for daily facilitation of necessary paperwork needed to maintain efficiency and production flow of work throughout the shop floor.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

· Generate and review all paperwork (copy of the order, instructions, prints, traceability sheets, pallet labels, etc.) for the job packets to go to the production floor via email from Sales Services.

· Communicate to Sales Services if any necessary information is missing and update job packet before issuing it to the floor.

· Coordinate & monitor the flow of materials and information to ensure production schedules are met.

· Update and review issued production paperwork as communicated by Sales Services.

· Create and supply morning and end of day reports in excel.

· Place newly generated job packets in their respective file boxes in the production area multiple times a day.

· Pickup and check completed job packets from the file boxes, check them to ensure all paperwork is completed correctly by the operators and deliver them to the Transportation Administrator.

· Record & review new jobs on job schedules for possible delays with Production and Operations managers

· Collecting and ensuring all shipping/receiving documents are filled out correctly before delivering them to the Transportation Administrator.

· Maintain the ready to ship spreadsheet.

· Enter new jobs on the operations schedule after an estimated job completion time has been established.

· Attend production meetings and be able to speak on behalf of the floor production status.

· Be able to perform other office duties as required.

Skills:

· Must be able to maintain organization in a fast-paced environment

The health and safety of our Eddie Kane Steel Products employees is of the utmost importance to us and ensure that we have all PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and hand sanitizer available to our employees, take employee, visitor and vendor temperatures, disinfect all common areas, practice social distancing and washing hands throughout the day to maintain a safe and healthy work environment!

**NO AGENCIES ** NO CALLS **NO WALK IN's

· Advanced user in Excel is a must

· Must be able to effectively communicate on multiple organizational levels

· Have strong MS Office background

· Basic reading and mathematical skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)

· Good oral & written communication skills

· Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with others

Education/Experience:

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Eddie Kane Steel Products is a family owned business and has been a well known vendor in the steel industry for over 24 years. With it's corporate offices located in Sea Girt, New Jersey, the company has 7 plants throughout the United States located in: North Carolina (2), Ohio, New Jersey, California, Alabama and Kentucky
As a steel service center and distributor of hot-rolled prime and non-prime steel plate, Eddie Kane Steel sells on- and off-gauge, pattern and non-pattern plate sizes, ranging in thickness from 3/16 to 8 inches. Eddie Kane Steel maintains a diverse inventory of prime and non-prime steel plate and, for its strategic customer partners, stock inventory of custom-made parts. Value-added products include OEM parts, counterweights, and steel burn outs for diverse industries, including the waste industry, general building construction, transportation, agricultural and industrial equipment, drilling, theatrical stage, and elevator industries.
Eddie Kane Steel’s flagship processing facility in Ohio (180,000 square-foot warehouse and production plant) has a crane capacity up to 100 tons and has full rail access. The North Carolina and California facilities are also fully served by rail.
Eddie Kane Steel’s processing capabilities include high-definition plasma and oxy-fuel flame cutting, shearing, bending, drilling, punching, welding, beveling, Blanchard grinding, stress relieving, and light machining. With two plasma burning machines (including high-definition plasma machines), plate thicknesses up to 14 inches can be cut. Our oxy-fuel cutting capabilities include several multi-torch multi-head machines with several hundred feet of cutting surface. Through close partnerships with vendors offering proven high-quality workmanship, we provide services such as painting and coating, stamping, embossing, slitting, sawing, turning, annealing, leveling, and pressing.
Eddie Kane Steel's diversified product range, processing capabilities, and regional facility locations benefit our customers time-wise and cost-wise. We ship anywhere in the US, Canada, and Mexico. Eddie Kane Steel’s logistics department maintains strong relationships with the best transportation companies in the country, which translates to reliable service for our customers.