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Slitting Production Operator Jobs in Chicago, IL

nmlp

Slitter Operator

Chicago, IL

$18.25 - $22/hr

NMP supports prominent industrial and consumer product manufacturers across a wide variety of ... If applicants do not have Slitting experience, on-the-job training may be offered. * Basic math ...

National Material L.P.

Slitter Operator

Chicago, IL · On-site

$18.25 - $22/hr

NMP supports prominent industrial and consumer product manufacturers across a wide variety of ... If applicants do not have Slitting experience, on-the-job training may be offered. * Basic math ...

Lapham Hickey

Slitter Operator

Chicago, IL · On-site

$20.52 - $24.74/hr

Reconcile coil identity to production and load coil * Thread coil through slitter-head, cropping ... Adjust leveler to correct any shape defects as needed through slitting * Run coils at maximum speed ...

thyssenkrupp

Machine Operator- Slitter

Bolingbrook, IL · On-site

$26/hr

Verify that product meets set up note specifications per written work instructions and record ... Experience setting up and operating slitting lines. * Team player, engaged with team and business ...

Precoat Metals

Production Worker

Portage, IN · On-site

$14.25 - $17/hr

... slitting, shipping, receiving, paint vault, and packaging. Want to take your career to the next ... Retrieves and transports bare coils and maintains flow of metal to lines by safely operating cranes ...

Precoat Metals

Production Worker

Portage, IN

$14.25 - $17/hr

... slitting, shipping, receiving, paint vault, and packaging. Want to take your career to the next ... Retrieves and transports bare coils and maintains flow of metal to lines by safely operating cranes ...

Precoat Metals

Production Worker

Portage, IN

$14.25 - $17/hr

... slitting, shipping, receiving, paint vault, and packaging. Want to take your career to the next ... Retrieves and transports bare coils and maintains flow of metal to lines by safely operating cranes ...

Plitek, L.L.C.

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Machine Operator

Elk Grove Village, IL · On-site

$17.50 - $23/hr

This position is responsible for running production equipment. This position will require a great ... slitting & rewinding, printing, and packaging. Our value-added services also include material ...

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How much do slitting production operator jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for slitting production operator in Chicago, IL is $18.75, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.59 and $20.05 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the role of a slitting production operator?

A slitting production operator is responsible for operating machinery that cuts large rolls of material into narrower strips according to specifications. They monitor the equipment for proper function, ensure quality control, and follow safety procedures in a manufacturing environment. Basic mechanical skills and attention to detail are important for this role.

What does a slitting production operator do?

A slitting production operator operates machinery to cut large rolls of material, such as metal, paper, or plastic, into narrower strips according to specifications. They set up, monitor, and adjust the equipment to ensure precise cuts, quality, and safety standards are maintained during the process.

How to become a slitting production operator?

To become a slitting production operator, candidates typically need a high school diploma or equivalent and should have experience with manufacturing equipment. Training is often provided on the job to operate slitters and related machinery safely and efficiently. Basic skills in reading technical diagrams and understanding safety protocols are also important.

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Slitting Operator

SIG Combibloc

Northlake, IL • On-site

$20.50 - $24/hr

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Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 24 days ago

Job description

Slitting Operator
Posting Start Date: 7/9/26
Main Location: Northlake,IL
Requisition ID: 53140
YOU MAY BE OUR NEW
Slitting Operator
SUMMARY OF ROLE
COMPENSATION: $20.50 - $24 /hr + Shift Differential Day shift ($1.50) & Night shift ($3.00) *12 hour shift Rotating Schedule - Days 7am-7pm & Nights 7pm-7am
LOCATION: Northlake, IL
Slitting Operator Level 2 responsible for setting up, operating, and optimizing slitting equipment to convert large rolls of packaging materials into precise widths. Ensures product quality, performs routine adjustments and troubleshooting, maintains safety standards, and supports production efficiency while assisting in training less experienced operators.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
As an at-will employer, SIG/Scholle IPN serves the right to add to or modify this list to the extent it deems necessary.
  • Check machine settings and safety features before starting the machines, load materials, and start operations.
  • Learn and follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures for Slitting equipment.
  • Understanding different types of materials used in the Slitting process (e.g., plastic films, paper, foil, textiles) and how they behave during lamination
  • Operating machines that cut laminated materials into narrower strips or sizes according to customer specifications.
  • Ability to operate laminating equipment that applies Adhesive or Thermal to materials and bonds them together under heat and pressure
  • Understanding different slitting methods, including rotary slitting, razor slitting, or shear slitting, and selecting the appropriate method for the material being processed.
  • Ability to perform minor repairs or adjustments on machines, such as replacing blades, fixing jams, or realigning machinery
  • Ensure that the lamination and slitting processes are operating at the correct speed and efficiency.
  • Regularly inspecting slit materials for defects like wrinkles, gaps, or uneven thickness.
  • Start up and shut down of the assembly line and production equipment
  • Documenting the quality checks and production data, ensuring that quality standards are being maintained throughout the process and entered into the computer system
  • Ensuring that products meet customer specifications, including precise widths, bonding strength, and surface appearance
  • Follow up change over process to run different products
  • Load and unload material into the machine using hoists and mobile equipment such forklifts
  • Assist maintenance in troubleshooting and repairing during the mechanical downtime

YOU BRING THESE SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:
  • 2 -4 years of hands-on experience in Lamination and Slitting or a related manufacturing environment.
  • Fill out production paperwork as required.
  • Inspect materials to make sure they meet quality standards.
  • Thread film through the machine and check if it matches the required size and type.
  • Troubleshoot basic issues with the Slitter, like air pockets, folds, or wrinkles.
  • Adjust machine temperature, pressure, and speed as needed during the lamination process.
  • Cut off waste materials, trim, and roll laminated materials to meet machine and quality standards.
  • Observe operation of the Slitting process for surface and quality defects.

WE OFFER:
  • Generous Day 1 eligibility healthcare & life insurance for you and qualified dependents
  • 401K Retirement matching reimbursement
  • Vacation & PSL
  • Paid Holidays
  • Performance Bonus
  • And much more!

OUR PROMISE
SIG is the place for you to build something incredible. If you join us, you will be part of a globally successful international company, which is leading its industry in sustainability, technology, and more. We think of ourselves as the career launchpad - a place to develop yourself fast with real work, real experience, real opportunities to build skills. You will be part of a highly motivated and dynamic team, you will have personal development opportunities, trainings and coaching opportunities from senior team members. If you show skill and willingness to learn, we'll back you all the way.
ABOUT SIG
SIG is a leading provider of packaging systems and solutions for better. We work in partnership with our customers to bring food products to consumers around the world in a safe, sustainable, and affordable way. We are the only packaging system supplier covering carton, pouch, and bag-in-box. Our versatile technology and product innovation capacity enable us to deliver better for customers, for consumers, and for the world. Sustainability guides us, technology empowers us, but it's the passion and drive of our people that truly enable us to deliver better.
Founded in 1853, SIG is headquartered in Neuhausen, Switzerland, and listed at the SIX Swiss Exchange.
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