SLITTER OPERATOR - R10521

Detroit, MI

Cleveland-Cliffs is the largest flat-rolled steel producer in North America. Founded in 1847 as a mine operator, Cliffs also is the largest manufacturer of iron ore pellets in North America. The Company is vertically integrated from mined raw materials, direct reduced iron, and ferrous scrap to primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing. The Company serves a diverse range of markets due to its comprehensive offering of flat-rolled steel products and is the largest supplier of steel to the automotive industry in North America. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Cleveland-Cliffs employs approximately 26,000 people across its operations in the United States and Canada. For more information, visit www.clevelandcliffs.com.

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:

Space rotary blades on machine shaft, according to the width specified for strips and turns setscrew to secure blades in position
Mount roll or bolt of material on machine supports and threads material over tension bar, between feed rollers, and under rotary blades
Lap end of slit material around take-up tubes
Start machine and observes flow of material through machine to detect irregular cutting and winding
Move levers to stop, start, and regulate the speed of the machine and to align material with rotary blades
Disengage 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 competitive 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 to careers@clevelandcliffs.com or 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.

SLITTER OPERATOR - R10521

Detroit, MI

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Summary of Responsibilities:

Space rotary blades on machine shaft, according to the width specified for strips and turns setscrew to secure blades in position
Mount roll or bolt of material on machine supports and threads material over tension bar, between feed rollers, and under rotary blades
Lap end of slit material around take-up tubes
Start machine and observes flow of material through machine to detect irregular cutting and winding
Move levers to stop, start, and regulate the speed of the machine and to align material with rotary blades
Disengage 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

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.