Slitter Operator – 1st Shift (Contract-to-Hire)

Join our team as a Slitter Operator, where your mechanical aptitude and attention to detail are essential in preparing, operating, and maintaining slitting equipment to ensure materials are processed accurately and safely.

Job Specifications

• Job Type: Contract-to-Hire
  

• Location: Walker, MI
  

• Pay Rate: $22–24/hour, commensurate with experience
  

• Shift: 5:00 AM – 3:10 PM, Monday–Thursday (First day orientation starts at 7:30 AM)

Roles and Responsibilities

• Set up, calibrate, and operate slitting equipment for accurate coil processing.
  

• Load and align materials, inspect cut quality, and monitor machine operations.
  

• Remove finished coils, track production data, and document quality checks.
  

• Maintain equipment, coordinate needed repairs, and communicate requirements to the production manager.
  

• Uphold safety standards and maintain a clean, organized workspace.

Qualifications & Skills

• High school diploma or GED required.
  

• At least 1 year of experience with steel processing equipment preferred.
  

• Familiarity with slitting machines and basic maintenance essential.
  

• Crane operation license is a plus.
  

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including interpreting safety and procedural documentation.

Physical Requirements & Work Conditions

• Regular hand use, standing, reaching, walking, and communication.
  

• Occasional climbing, balancing, kneeling, or crawling; lifting up to 40 lbs as needed.
  

• Adequate vision for all tasks; frequent exposure to moving machinery and significant noise.
  

• Mandatory compliance with PPE requirements.

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