Slitter Operator

Cleveland-Cliffs Ferrous Processing & Trade
paid time off, retirement plan
United States, Michigan, Detroit
3400 E Lafayette St. (Show on map)
Jan 04, 2025
Koil is a Detroit based steel service center that processes and distributes various flat rolled metal products. Koil is a wholly-owned business of Cleveland-Cliffs and has an immediate opportunity for a Slitter on First Shift. The Slitter Operator is responsible for operating the machine to slit continuous lengths of material. Summary of Responsibilities: Spaces rotary blades on machine shaft, according to the width specified for strips and turns setscrew to secure blades in position Mounts roll or bolt of material on machine supports and threads material over tension bar, between feed rollers, and under rotary blades Laps end of slit material around take-up tubes Starts machine and observes flow of material through machine to detect irregular cutting and winding Moves levers to stop, start, and regulate the speed of the machine and to align material with rotary blades Disengages winding shaft and removes narrow rolls of material Report all quality concerns Verify production run information for accuracy Monitor and inspect equipment for safe operation and/or advise management of any maintenance concerns. Follow safety procedures while operating slitter and other equipment Perform other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications: Must be at least 18 years of age High School Diploma or GED One year certificate from college or technical or three to six months of slitting experience Two or more years of experience preferred Good mechanical ability, including the ability to use rulers, gauges, and calipers Excellent proficiency in MS Office applications, primarily Excel Ability to work independently and make good decisions without constant supervision Must be able to read, write, and perform basic math Effective communication and interpersonal skills Ability to maintain accurate records Ability to lift up to 50lbs Pre-Employment background, physical, and hair drug screen required Koil is a subsidiary of Cleveland-Cliffs Inc., the largest flat-rolled steel company and the largest iron ore pellet producer in North America. Cleveland-Cliffs is vertically integrated from mined raw materials, direct reduced iron, and ferrous scrap to primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing. We offer an excellent total compensation package including top pay with variable compensation opportunities, health insurance, retirement plan, education assistance, paid time off, and more! Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail tocareers@clevelandcliffs.comor call 1-(312) 899-3097 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Do not email your application materials to this email address. Application materials sent to this email address will not be considered. Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is an equal opportunity employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability. We are a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment screening as a condition of employment.