Job Description

Since 1961, Precoat Metals ( has been setting the standards in the coil coatings industry worldwide. We are committed to this level of quality in both our product line and customer service, and focus our resources on investigating and implementing new coil coating technologies, developing unique coatings, ink and film systems, and designing multifaceted prints while reducing the cycle time to market. We are able to achieve this "culture of excellence" thru the hard work and talent of the people on our team.

Job Description

Summary:

The Slitter Operator is responsible for slitting and/or embossing line set up’s and operating the slitter line.

Essential Job Functions:

• Responsible for set-ups and quality of product produced
• Check schedule and maintain production and coil usage reports
• Responsible for proper operation of all equipment in slitting department
• Insures calipers are set at zero before measurements taken
• Set up machine to slit widths and tolerances as required
• Responsible for proper maintenance of knives and spacers as necessary to maintain the quality of the end product
• Determines, directs and performs any knife adjustments or changes
  • Feed metal through knives and other in-line equipment to recoiler.
  • Operate machine, controlling tension and speed to slit master coil into specified widths and tolerances
  • Adjust edge guides and loop to maintain proper recoil
  • Check material for finish burrs and size within specified tolerances
  • Responsible for the quality of the end products as specified by the customer and required by supervision
• Visually observe quality product being slit and recoiled
• Operate upender, downender, hoists, coil cart and miscellaneous hand tools
• Maintain records pertinent to job
• Assist maintenance personnel during breakdown or overhaul as directed

• Grease and oil machinery when necessary and keeps tooling items in proper place.

• Inspects coils and identifies and reports defects
• Reads and interprets production schedules
• Verifies core length
• Operates manual or electric shears to trim steel coils
• Inputs and retrieves information from the AS/400 main frame
• Reads and accurately records coil weights, order numbers, etc.
• Measures OD of coils using a calibrated rule

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operates manual or electric shears to trim steel coils
• Operates core cutting equipment
• Identifies coils by applying correct tags
• Operate overhead cranes, coil cart, various hand tools to set up slitter, caliper, scales and miscellaneous hand tools.
• Actively participates in adhering to plant housekeeping requirements by picking up trash, sweeping work areas, and returning materials and equipment to their proper locations
• Understands and utilizes FIFO procedures in connection with paints, laminates and other materials

• Places scrap metal and packaging materials into trash receptacles
• Adheres to all safety and work rules
• Adheres to and follows job specific SOPs
• Assists and trains new employees
• Maintains regular and on-time attendance
• Reads and comprehends instructions regarding new equipment, equipment changes and/or procedural changes
• Performs miscellaneous assignments as directed
• Walk and stand for extended period of time to perform job function
• Visual capacity to read and record coil weights, order numbers, etc

Critical Demands:

• Hand, eye and feet coordination to operate fork trucks

• Squat, kneel or stoop frequently to perform job duties
• Reach or extend forward for long periods of time to perform job duties

• Ability to read and comprehend written materials such as schedules, SOPs, work rules, etc.
• Ability to comprehend and follow oral instructions
• Frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Walk or stand for extended periods of time
• Stamina to work in extreme temperatures
• Ascend and descend stairs
• Dexterity to operate computers in order to enter or retrieve information
• Communicate verbally or in writing with others

Tools and Equipment Used:

• Fork trucks, propane and electric
• Upenders
• Jib crane
• Various small hand tools
• Power saw
• Core cutter
• Shears and knives
• Coil grabbers
• Personal protective equipment
• Computers

Work Environment:

• Periodic temperature extremes, including temperatures over 90 degrees
• Concrete or asphalt floors
• Possible exposure to high levels of noise
• Possible exposure to dust
• Periodic exposure to fumes from paints and chemicals used in coating processes

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• High school level reading and writing, visual acuity to read labels, meters, gauges, documents and instructions
• Ability to work in an industrial or warehouse environment with fork lifts, cranes, etc.
• Ability to safely operate small manual and electric hand tools
• Available to work up to 12 hours per day on rotating shifts, that could include weekends and holidays

Additional Information

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Precoat Metals is a Drug Free Workplace.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Precoat Metals is a Drug Free Workplace

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