Slitter Entry

Zekelman Industries

The Role

Overview

Operate and set up high-speed steel slitting equipment, ensuring safety and quality.

Key Responsibilities

  • equipment setup
  • quality inspection
  • safety compliance
  • production reporting
  • tool maintenance
  • preventive maintenance

Tasks

-Perform advanced setup and calibration of all equipment. -Inspect materials for quality issues before, during, and after production. -Observe all safety and LOTO rules to operate equipment efficiently and effectively. -Complete reports related to production, changeovers, and scrap material. -Perform housekeeping tasks to maintain clean and safe work areas. -Diagnose equipment and quality problems while minimizing scrap and delays. -Participate in continuous improvement programs to enhance efficiency and quality. -Maintain equipment tooling and tools necessary for job completion. -Assist maintenance with repairs and preventive maintenance (PM) of equipment. -Record and report deficiencies in quality to supervisors or the quality department.

Requirements

  • forklift
  • cranes
  • measuring
  • detail-oriented
  • problem-solving
  • manufacturing

What You Bring

-Must be able to move objects and use abdominal and lower back muscles for support over time without fatigue. -Technical Skills: Ability to read and write English; maintain production records and logs; perform basic math including addition, subtraction, decimals, and fractions; experience with measuring devices such as tape measures, micrometers, and calipers; ability to operate forklifts, cranes, and other necessary equipment. -Ability to remain stationary for several hours when necessary. -Additional Qualifications: Regular, full-time, predictable attendance; commitment to lead and promote safe work practices per regulatory and company policy. -Constant movement and use of limbs; requires good manual dexterity, coordination, and stamina. -Ability to lift, climb, bend, stoop, push, and pull; must be able to lift up to 60 lbs. -Ability to stand for 10–12 hours. -Ability to perform work in a plant/manufacturing environment. -Soft Skills: Detail-oriented, ability to work independently, strong problem-solving skills. -Experience: Manufacturing or industrial experience preferred.

Benefits

-Paid Vacation & Holidays -Competitive Compensation -Employee Loyalty Awards -Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision Insurance -401(k) with Company Match -Bonus Plan & Profit-Sharing Opportunities -Tuition Assistance Program

The Company

About Zekelman Industries

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Sector Specialisms

Construction

Manufacturing

Structural Steel

Pipe Manufacturing

Modular Building Solutions

Electrical Conduit

Fire Sprinkler Pipe

Galvanized Mechanical Tubing

Fence Framework

Steel Hollow Structural Sections (HSS)

Pipe Piling

Design and Engineering Support

Precision Drawn Over Mandrel (DOM) Tubing

Galvanized Steel and Aluminum Fittings

Multi-family Housing

Commercial Buildings

Student Housing

Military Housing

Solar Industry

Steel Tube Fabrication

Torque Tubes for Solar Arrays