Job Description

Summary:

The Slitter Operator is responsible for slitting and/or embossing line set up’s and operating the slitter line.

Essential Job Functions:

• Responsible for set-ups and quality of product produced

• Check schedule and maintain production and coil usage reports

• Responsible for proper operation of all equipment in slitting department

• Insures calipers are set at zero before measurements taken

• Set up machine to slit widths and tolerances as required

• Responsible for proper maintenance of knives and spacers as necessary to maintain the quality of the end product

• Determines, directs and performs any knife adjustments or changes

  • Feed metal through knives and other in-line equipment to recoiler.
  • Operate machine, controlling tension and speed to slit master coil into specified widths and tolerances
  • Adjust edge guides and loop to maintain proper recoil
  • Check material for finish burrs and size within specified tolerances
  • Responsible for the quality of the end products as specified by the customer and required by supervision

• Visually observe quality product being slit and recoiled

• Operate upender, downender, hoists, coil cart and miscellaneous hand tools

• Maintain records pertinent to job

• Assist maintenance personnel during breakdown or overhaul as directed

• Grease and oil machinery when necessary and keeps tooling items in proper place.

• Inspects coils and identifies and reports defects

• Reads and interprets production schedules

• Verifies core length

• Operates manual or electric shears to trim steel coils

• Inputs and retrieves information from the AS/400 main frame

• Reads and accurately records coil weights, order numbers, etc.

• Measures OD of coils using a calibrated rule

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operates manual or electric shears to trim steel coils

• Operates core cutting equipment

• Identifies coils by applying correct tags

• Operate overhead cranes, coil cart, various hand tools to set up slitter, caliper, scales and miscellaneous hand tools.

• Actively participates in adhering to plant housekeeping requirements by picking up trash, sweeping work areas, and returning materials and equipment to their proper locations

• Understands and utilizes FIFO procedures in connection with paints, laminates and other materials

• Places scrap metal and packaging materials into trash receptacles

• Adheres to all safety and work rules

• Adheres to and follows job specific SOPs

• Assists and trains new employees

• Maintains regular and on-time attendance

• Reads and comprehends instructions regarding new equipment, equipment changes and/or procedural changes

• Performs miscellaneous assignments as directed

• Walk and stand for extended period of time to perform job function

• Visual capacity to read and record coil weights, order numbers, etc

Critical Demands:

• Hand, eye and feet coordination to operate fork trucks

• Squat, kneel or stoop frequently to perform job duties

• Reach or extend forward for long periods of time to perform job duties

• Ability to read and comprehend written materials such as schedules, SOPs, work rules, etc.

• Ability to comprehend and follow oral instructions

• Frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds

• Walk or stand for extended periods of time

• Stamina to work in extreme temperatures

• Ascend and descend stairs

• Dexterity to operate computers in order to enter or retrieve information

• Communicate verbally or in writing with others

Tools and Equipment Used:

• Fork trucks, propane and electric
• Upenders
• Jib crane
• Various small hand tools
• Power saw
• Core cutter
• Shears and knives
• Coil grabbers
• Personal protective equipment
• Computers

Work Environment:

• Periodic temperature extremes, including temperatures over 90 degrees
• Concrete or asphalt floors
• Possible exposure to high levels of noise
• Possible exposure to dust
• Periodic exposure to fumes from paints and chemicals used in coating processes

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• High school level reading and writing, visual acuity to read labels, meters, gauges, documents and instructions
• Ability to work in an industrial or warehouse environment with fork lifts, cranes, etc.
• Ability to safely operate small manual and electric hand tools
• Available to work up to 12 hours per day on rotating shifts, that could include weekends and holidays

Additional Information

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Precoat Metals is a Drug Free Workplace.

INDHP

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Precoat Metals is a Drug Free Workplace