Slitter Operator

Job Summary 

This position will independently set-up, operate and troubleshoot one machine/equipment (slitting, cut-to-length, or roll-former).

 

Duties and Responsibilities: Includes the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Set-up, thread the material through, and operate independently one machine (slitting, cut-to-length, or roll-former).
• Follow daily manufacturing work orders giving special attention to various materials and add any needed specific notations.
• Assists with the operation of other machinery under close supervision.
• Assist on the packaging end of the line and as needed.
• Band and palletize metal coils and/or metal sheets, place tags/labels on finished product.
• Perform quality checks to verify proper lengths, widths, and weights are adhered to using the proper tools.
• Achieving production goals while complying with all safety requirements.
• Mounting and originating slitter knives, spaces, and guide discs for various specified coil widths; this includes adjusting clearances of knives and vertical/horizontal gapping (roll-former only).
• Adjust machinery by observation and using monitoring equipment feedback and perform quality control methods.
• Responsible for following all safety procedures including lockout/tagout and daily equipment inspection.
• Responsible for keeping work area in an orderly condition.

Required Skills/Abilities/Knowledge: 

• Highly motivated with a good, sound work ethic.
• Able to safely operate a sit-down forklift – training will be provided if necessary; all production employees must complete CCM’s forklift certification program regardless of previous experience.
• Must demonstrate safe working practices and possess great attention to detail.
• Ability to follow CCM’s policies, procedures, and processes.
• Good communication, organization, and time management skills.
• Basic computer, mathematics, and problem-solving skills; ability to use a calculator.
• Ability to use measuring devices (gauges, tapes, rulers).
• Team player able to follow instructions from both management and peers.
• Ability to learn and operate new equipment.

Education and Experience:  

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum of six (6) months of experience.

 

Equipment Used: 

• Forklift, rulers, measuring tape, calipers, calculator, handheld tools, power tools.

Working Conditions: 

• Fast paced manufacturing environment where workers are exposed to both ambient/outside temperatures and dust; working with mechanical parts and pinch points; exposure to increased noise levels.
• Hours Worked: 40 hours per week
• Flexible to the possibility of overtime and weekend hours when required.

Travel Requirement  

• No travel is required for this position.

Physical Requirements:  

 

NEVER 

OCCASIONALLY 

FREQUENTLY 

CONTINUOUSLY 

  

(0-30%) 

(31-60%) 

(61-100%) 

LIFTING OR CARRYING 

·         1-10 LBS 

 

 

 X

 

·         11-20 LBS 

 

 

 X

 

·         21-40 LBS 

 

 

 X 

 

·         41-50