What are the responsibilities and job description for the Slitter Operator position at Rolled Metal Products, Inc.?
Summary of Position
The Slitter Operator is responsible for the overall productivity of the slitter line to meet or exceed operational goals set by the Operations Manager.
Responsibilities and Duties
As a minimum, the following is a basic description of typical duties and responsibilities expected of the Slitter Operator position. These duties are not exhaustive and are subject to change as the needs of the organization require.
- Build set-ups by placing spacers and knives onto the slitter arbors and cut metal coils to customer specifications.
- Monitor the process of metal being cut and adjust equipment accordingly for the gauge of the material.
- Produce metal products to conform to customer specifications and quality requirements.
- Enter data legibly and accurately of the exact specifications onto the appropriate forms for eventual data entry into the computer.
- Direct Slitter Helper how to stage coils to be processed for maximum efficiency.
- Inform Operations Manager when supplies to perform job duties are in low supply.
- Safely drive the forklift in the plant to move coils and skids to designated areas.
- Operate the over-head crane to move coils to the slitter from storage and/or from the slitter to next appropriate area.
- Keep immediate work area clean and organized throughout the day.
- Use precision when operating tools such as tape measures, micrometers, nibblers, and calipers.
- Cross train the Slitter Helper.
- Adhere to all RMP safety rules, regulations, and quality standards.
- Adhere to all RMP handbook policies and procedures.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- One or more years machine operating experience
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Good organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills
- Ability to measure using different tools
- Ability to read and transfer data accurately
- Basic math and computer skills
- Ability to work independently on assigned tasks as well as to accept direction
- Strong work ethic; self-motivated
- Operate with high integrity, maintaining positive relations with co-workers, customers, suppliers, and management
Preferred Qualifications
- Two or more years coil slitting experience
Company Benefits:
- 401k with Company Match
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Long-term disability
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Days
- Paid Holidays
