Slitter Operator (Helper)

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Job Title: Slitter Operator (Helper) – Steel Manufacturing Warehouse

Location: Downriver, MI (Flat Rock, Riverview, Gibraltar)

Company: Target Steel

Hours: To Be Determined

Rate: Starting at $17+

Position Overview:
We are looking for a detail-oriented and safety-conscious Slitter Operator Helper to support slitting operations in our steel manufacturing warehouse. This role assists in producing high-quality steel products by ensuring that material is slit, banded, and packaged to exact customer specifications. The ideal candidate will have experience with heavy machinery, a strong understanding of steel processing, and a proactive approach to safety and teamwork.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in slitting various gauges, widths, and types of steel while maintaining precise gauge and width control.
• Ensure coils are properly slit, banded, and packaged according to customer specifications.
• Monitor material during operations, identifying and addressing defects promptly.
• Review work orders to confirm correct material, instructions, and specifications are followed.
• Operate equipment safely and efficiently, with an understanding of machine functions.
• Unload slitter, tie up scrap, and empty scrap winders as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the work area to promote safety and efficiency.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the shift foreman.

Position Requirements:

• Experience in identifying steel defects and addressing issues while the machine is running.
• Familiarity with heavy machinery and its safe operation.
• Basic computer knowledge for tracking and verifying tasks.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to ensure accuracy in measurements and processes.
• Proficiency in reading tape measures and converting decimals to inches.
• General mathematical skills for accurate calculations and measurements.
• Knowledge of various steel types and strengths processed in the facility.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with others.
• Basic safety knowledge and commitment to working in a safe manner.

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