Job Responsibilities
Set up and operate slitting equipment to cut aluminum coils to customer specifications.
Adjust blades, spacers, tension, and machine speeds based on production requirements.
Load coils onto uncoilers and safely guide material through the equipment.
Operate uncoilers and recoilers and safely remove finished coils.
Inspect material for proper width, burr levels, edge quality, and surface condition.
Use micrometers, calipers, gauges, and tape measures to verify specifications.
Perform blade changes, lubrication, alignment checks, and routine preventive maintenance.
Troubleshoot basic mechanical issues and communicate larger equipment concerns to maintenance.
Maintain accurate production, quality, and downtime records.
Follow Lockout/Tagout, machine guarding, PPE, and all plant safety procedures.
Job Requirements
Previous experience operating slitting machines, coil-processing equipment, or similar metal-manufacturing machinery.
Experience working with aluminum, steel, or other metal coils.
Familiarity with slitters, uncoilers, recoilers, tension levelers, or similar equipment.
Ability to use micrometers, calipers, gauges, and tape measures.
Basic mechanical troubleshooting and preventive maintenance skills.
Ability to read and follow work orders, blueprints, and technical drawings.
Basic math skills, including converting fractions to decimals.
Forklift experience preferred.
Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs.
High school diploma or GED preferred.