Slitter Operator | 2nd shift

Job Responsibilities & Requirements

POSITION SUMMARY

Set up and operate steel slitting equipment to process master coil material into slit ribbons according to customer specifications. Responsible for material handling, equipment setup, quality inspections, inventory transactions, production reporting, and maintaining a safe and efficient work environment.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Operate large forklifts or overhead cranes (with proper training) to load/unload master coils or other materials from rail cars and/or trucks.
• Package and load all outgoing shipments. 
• Set up slitter head to slit material as required.
• Operate slitting machine and monitor gauges to ensure correct speeds are maintained.
• Verify slit width, coil weight, edge quality, material thickness, and packaging requirements using measuring equipment and documented quality standards.
• Operate hand scanner and able to navigate menu to perform required action.
• Complete daily production reports.
• Complete Quality Control documents and perform required checks.
• Perform cycle counts and take part in physical inventory processes.
• Perform daily routine maintenance.
• Attendance at work during the regularly scheduled shift is an essential duty.  This includes, but is not limited to the ability to work overtime as required, to be present at work, arrive on time and be at the workstation ready for work at the start of the shift.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Safety: Must have an outstanding safety record and follow all safety policies and procedures.
  • Participate in safety training and meetings.
  • Maintain clean and safe work area.
  • Report all injuries/accidents near misses immediately to supervisor or a member of management.
  • Report all unsafe acts and conditions.
  • Use equipment and materials properly.
• Quality: Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness. Monitor own work to ensure quality.  Apply feedback to improve performance.  Look for ways to improve and promote quality.  
• Quantity: Meet productivity standards without diminishing quality of work.  Strive to increase productivity.  Complete work in a timely manner.  Work at keeping waste down. 
• Dependability: Take responsibility for own action.  Commit to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals. Willing to work overtime whenever necessary.  Keep commitments.  Follow instructions, respond to management directions.
• Initiative: Readily volunteers.  Undertake self-development activities. Seek increased responsibilities.  Take independent action.  Ask for and offer assistance whenever needed.
• Ability to interact professionally with others.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education and/or Experience:

High School Diploma or GED required. One to three years of manufacturing, steel processing, slitting, material handling, or related industrial experience preferred.

Language Skills:

Effectively communicate with co-workers and management regarding work and safety issues.  Read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos.  Write simple correspondence, and effectively present information one-on-one to customers and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills:

Add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.

Reasoning Ability:

Apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.  Comprehend job training and safety instructions.
 

Computer Skills:

Basic computer skills required, including the ability to utilize scanners, production reporting systems, inventory systems, and email applications.

Certificates & Licenses

Forklift Certified, Crane Certified.

Other Skills and Abilities:

Read a tape measure, micrometers, calipers, galvometers, and other measuring devices as required. Experience operating steel slitting lines, decoilers, recoilers, fork trucks, overhead cranes, and related material handling equipment preferred.

MiTek Perks:

• Generous time off including Paid Time Off, 13 annual holidays, and volunteer time off
• Day One Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision Plans
• Family friendly benefits including Paid Caregiver Leave, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Reimbursement
• Performance/Incentive bonuses 
• Career advancement, training opportunities, Employee Resource Groups, and tuition reimbursement
• Retirement programs including Matching 401(k) Contributions and Profit Sharing  
• Employer paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• myFlexPay partner – allows you to track, manage and access your pay anytime

MiTek Perks:

• Generous time off including Paid Time Off, 13 annual holidays, and volunteer time off

• Day One Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision Plans

• Family friendly benefits including Paid Caregiver Leave, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Reimbursement

• Performance/Incentive bonuses 

• Career advancement, training opportunities, Employee Resource Groups, and tuition reimbursement

• Retirement programs including Matching 401(k) Contributions and Profit Sharing  

• Employer paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance

• myFlexPay partner – allows you to track, manage and access your pay anytime

MiTek is a platform innovator and enabler that exists to transform the building industry with better building solutions. In 1955, MiTek transformed residential construction with the invention of the Gang-Nail plate and a digital platform that provided an affordable and scalable way to manufacture wood trusses. Today, MiTek delivers software, services, engineered products, and automated solutions that enable the building industry to improve efficiencies by optimizing the balance between off-site and on-site. With nearly 5,600 team members worldwide, MiTek collaborates across the building industry to enable and accelerate transformational breakthroughs in design and construction to transform the way the industry designs, makes, and builds. As a Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-A, NYSE: BRK-B) company since 2001, MiTek has a record of continuous growth and innovation.

MiTek is an E-Verify and Drug and Tobacco-Free Workplace.

We are an equal opportunity employer; and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ethnicity, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or transgender status), age (40 and over), genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

For accommodation to assist with completing this application, please contact Human Resources at +1 314-434-1200.

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