Slitter Operator

SUMMARY: Responsible for the leading and directing a crew in the safe handling, set-up, and operation of slitting equipment ensuring the team follows operating procedures in order to produce acceptable quality and quantity standards to maintain production levels. Work is reviewed by a supervisor to ensure quality and accuracy.

This job description does not describe all activities, duties, responsibilities or physical demands that are required of the employee for this job. Likewise, the work environment described is merely representative. Duties, responsibilities, activities, physical demands and work environment may change at any time, with or without notice.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for coordinating and communicating required materials with assistant operators, supervisors, inventory control personnel, and production coordinators in order to meet daily production needs and maximize productivity.
• Communicate effectively with and work well with others, including, but not limited to, during shift changes.
• Responsible for the loading and unloading the coils on slitter with the 50,000-pound tow motor and/or 30-ton crane for the set-up and operation of slitting machine used to cut metal coils into strips of specified widths.
• Select, clean, and install spacers and knives on arbors.
• Change slitter knives, spacers, stripper rings, as required.
• Notifies supervision when knives need grinding.
• Clean, inspect and stores knives, spacers, and stripper rings as needed.
• Responsible for the verification of slitting accuracy while minimizing the effects of wasted materials.
• Understanding and knowledge of all materials being cut and the nuances associated.
• Accurately review all daily job travelers in order to maximize efforts when cutting materials.
• Set up exit hold down roll.
• Band/weld coils on the reel, coil car or turnstile as required.
• Removes pup coils or unfinished coils as required.
• Spot and determine visual defects.
• Accurately complete necessary paperwork and time sheets to properly manage inventory and job cost.
• Examine completed workpieces for defects, such as chipped edges or marred surfaces and sorts defective pieces according to types of flaws.
• Keep personal and common work areas clean and organized.
• Recognize and immediately report to operators, line lead, and/or supervisor all quality issues.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE, ANDPROFICIENCIES: A High School diploma or equivalent is required. The candidate must have three or more years' experience of slitter operation, and possess the ability to safely operate overhead cranes, forklifts, and various hand and power tools. The candidate must also be able to read and understand standard and metric measures and be able to add and subtract two digit numbers and multiply and divide by 10s and 100s without the use of a calculator. The following experience and abilities are preferred: Knowledge of MRP/ERP Systems Applications and Computer Skills in Microsoft Word (Word, Excel, and Outlook). The ability to follow various documented instructions and procedures.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee engages in repetitive movement tasks that require the employee to stand, walk, stoop, bend, reach, grasp, push and pull grating material of various size and weights for long periods of time. The employee will regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 75 pounds. Such tasks must be undertaken using proper lifting techniques and may be performed with help from another employee and/or other available resources (e.g. lifting or moving equipment).

WORK ENVIRONMENT: While performing the essential duties of this job the employee is regularly working on the production floor. The work environment requires the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). The employee will experience exposure to noise, dust, heat and cold on a regular basis and is exposed to machine and tool hazards that require care and attention to safety rules and standards.

EEO STATEMENT: Our company provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic or status protected under local, state, or federal laws.