Job Title: Slitter Assistant
Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Slitter Operator/Slitter Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for setting up slitter machines, feeding strips of steel into re-coilers, ensuring proper tracking of steel during processing, and inspecting materials for defects. This role requires the ability to lift heavy sheets of steel and maintain accurate records of processed coils.

ResponsibilitiesSetup slitter machines using micrometers and calipers to conduct measurements.Feed strips of steel into re-coilers.Ensure proper tracking of steel during processing.Crop off tail ends of heavy gauge finished products.Log all coils processed in the coil log.Observe and inspect material for any defects.Lift sheets of steel up to 100+ lbs.Essential Skills2+ years of experience operating a slitter machine.Ability to read a tape measure, caliper, and micrometer.Experience with steel coils.Ability to change out slitter heads.Experience working in a heavy industrial environment.Capability to lift 100+ lbs.Additional Skills & QualificationsExperience with light gauge/galvanized steel.Ability to operate a banding machine or overhead crane.Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.Experience with sheet metal fabrication and press brakes.Forklift operation and overhead crane experience.Why Work Here?

Join a team that values precision and quality in steel processing. We offer a supportive work environment with opportunities for career growth and development. Benefit from a structured shift schedule that promotes work-life balance.

Work Environment

The work environment is a steel processing center equipped with large rolls of steel, overhead cranes, slitters, and banding machines. Employees are required to wear steel-toed boots for safety. The facility is staffed with 33 employees and focuses on precision steel coil slitting, utilizing advanced machinery for accurate and efficient production. Other machinery includes forklifts, grinders, band saws, and cut-to-length equipment. Shifts are available from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM or 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sauk Village, Illinois.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $22.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Sauk Village,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 5, 2025.

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\n About Aerotek:\n\n

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

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Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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