Slitter Entry Operator

Zekelman Industries - North Kansas City, MO

Full-time - Entry Level

North Kansas City, MO

501-1,000 employees

Primary Metal Manufacturing

About the position

The Slitter Entry Operator at Zekelman Industries is responsible for assisting in the slitting process of steel tubes and pipes. This role involves loading coils, setting up machinery, and ensuring compliance with safety policies and procedures. The operator works closely with the Slitter Operator to maximize production while maintaining a safe and organized work environment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the entry of slitting process.
• Loads coils onto the uncoiler.
• Completes setups of middle and back separator arms during change over; assists operator when this is complete.
• Threads the outbound scrap winder when threading a coil to run.
• Consults Slitter Operator with any quality or set-up concerns.
• Daily cleans and maintains a neat and organized work area.
• Must have successfully completed OJT & JSA Training.
• Ability to cross train others for the position and be cross trained elsewhere as needed.
• Comply with policies and OSHA guidelines affecting machine operations, such as Lock Out ~ Tag Out.
• Attend all scheduled safety meetings.
• Follows and enforces company safety policies and safe work practices at all times.
• Demonstrates teamwork and cooperation with other employees and supervisors.
• Submit detailed and accurate Work Orders for any equipment issues as occurrences happen.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Ability to read, interpret and use micrometers, feeler gauges and tape measure and other hand tools.
• Basic computer and mathematics knowledge.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated.
• Ability to maintain and document quality records.
• Safety Orientation.
• Mechanical Comprehension.
• Achievement Orientation.
• Responsibility.
• Thoroughness / Detail Orientation.
• Teamwork.
• Persistence.

Nice-to-haves

• Basic computer experience.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Tuition reimbursement