Slitter Operator
Lapham-Hickey Steel- · Chicago, IL · 3 mo ago
ManufacturingFull-time
Duties And Responsibilities
- Inspect arbor and overarm setups to ensure compliance with production instructions
- Reconcile coil identity to production and load coil
- Thread coil through slitter-head, cropping all non-complying material
- Review and record gauge, width, hardness, camber, burr, and surface condition and ensure compliance with production instructions
- Set gauge monitoring system (if applicable) and ensure gauge calibration
- Thread steel mults into recoiler
- Adjust leveler to correct any shape defects as needed through slitting
- Run coils at maximum speed, ensuring efficiency and accuracy
- Monitor strip conditions, gauge as required, and ensure customer specifications
- Band and identify slit mults in compliance with production and complete all documentation
- Remove scrap from machine regularly and empty hoppers as needed
- Communicate non-compliance production or quality problems to supervisor and/or shift lead
Qualifications
- Knowledge of current crane and forklift operation preferred
- Ability to perform complete setup and operational tasks of slitting to ensure compliance with the customer specifications
- Ability to read and follow all work order instructions and complete necessary documentation
- Strong communication skills
- Ability and willingness to cooperate with co-workers and supervisors/management of the production team
- Ability to work with little supervision
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
Working Conditions
- Plant environment
- Physical labor
Education
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience
- Calipers: 1 year (Preferred)
- Manufacturing: 2 years (Required)
- Machine Operation: 2 years (Preferred)
Language
- English (Preferred)