Assistant Slitter Operator

Take advantage of this entry level opportunity offering starting pay from $17.50/hr. or more with exceptional benefits package, three weeks of PTO and plenty of advancement opportunities. Enjoy a fast-paced role with a growing company where you will be able to grow in an environment where voices are heard, and employees stay.

Promet Steel, a second-generation family-owned steel service center, is seeking Assistant Slitter Operator to join their team in Chicago, IL.

If you want to start your career or have experience operating a slitter, Promet Steel wants to hear from you! Previous experience operating or assisting on metal coil to coil slitter in a warehouse environment is a plus.

Don’t let this opportunity pass you by.  Apply now!

Why Join the Promet Steel Team:

Competitive Compensation: Starting pay from $17.50/hr or more, based on experience.

Amazing Benefits Package: Medical, dental, and vision. 401(k) with company match!

Paid Time Off: 5 days vacation and 5 days of PTO after 3 months of employment!

3rd Shift Schedule: Sunday night to Friday morning from 10:00pm – 6:00am, need to flexibility to work any shift.

Room for Advancement: Promet focuses on promoting from within and encourages employees to explore different roles within the company!

Hands-On Training: Spend time on the plant floor learning the manufacturing process, and time observing different departments within the office! You’ll have plenty of support learning the role through shadowing and hands-on training.

Family Owned and Operated: Owners are onsite and have a hands-on leadership style to ensure everything runs smoothly. It is important to the company’s culture that they take care of each employee.

Culture of Respect and Low Turnover: Promet Steel prides themselves on having very low turnover because of the culture they create. You can expect to always be treated with respect.

Primary Functions for Assistant Slitter Operator:

The Assistant Slitter Operator position requires commitment to becoming certified in the following area(s);

Basic Training - Employee

Slitter Assistant

Crane Operator

Forklift Operator

Rockwell Testing

Unwillingness or failure to become certified in the areas listed above, within three months, could result in being removed from the Assistant Slitter Operator position.

Must become a certified Slitter Operator within 12 months of being a certified Slitter Assistant, in order to operate the slitter in the absence of the Slitter Operator, in a productive manner to meet or exceed production objectives on a daily basis.

Commitment to learn all safety and operational policies and procedures and to operate within these guidelines.

Must be able to perform production checks utilizing a micrometer, caliper, tape measure and Rockwell Tester to ensure conformance to customers specifications.

Commitment to learn and understand all paperwork and documentation associated with the operation of the slitter.

Ability to identify steel finishes correctly and to notify operator of defects and quality issues during the processing of a coil.

Must communicate effectively with the Slitter Operator and Production Packaging Utility personnel in order to effectively maintain slitter synchronization.

Communicate timely and effectively with all employees, respective supervisor and the Operations Manager.

Performs building of over-arms and tension separator shafts as well as securing the scrap and setting rings.

Assists the Operator in the tear down and set up of the slitter head.

Loading and un-loading coils from the coil car and turn-styles.

Band and/or tape steel on the in-coiler or re-coiler in an efficient and safe manner.

Demonstrate good housekeeping by maintaining a clean and safe work environment.

This includes equipment and tooling.

About the Company: Promet Steel is a second-generation family-owned steel service center, focusing on the sale and processing of Cold-Rolled, Hot Dipped Galvanized, Galvannealed, and Hot-Rolled Pickled and Oil steel coils. Throughout our nearly 30-year history, we have continued to serve a variety of industries and OEMs throughout the United States, including manufacturers of HVAC, construction products, appliances, automotive, metal stamping, steel doors and frames, expanded and perforated metal, steel shelving, and lockers.

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