Summary: The Slitter Operator is responsible for cutting high quality coils to meet daily production schedules. Use of proper tools provided to measure parts to meet production book specifications. Position leads slitter team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Change tooling and knives based on product width to meet production demands/daily goals. Minimize scrap by calculating product optimization output by raw material weight. Sets blades and spacers to width following the written work orders. Focus on producing high quality consistent with QAP quality standards. High level of understanding of material codes and production reports (metal codes/ colors/ labeling/ etc.). Understands metrics and schedules. Measures product dimensions to determine accuracy of machine operation. Performs minor machine maintenance such as oiling machines. Tracks materials using Syspro software. Direct team and Hi-Lo driver in Slitter area. Provides suggestions for improvement in processes. Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly. Ability to maintain regular attendance at QAP facility. Any other job assigned as assigned by management.

Competencies To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Customer Focus Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.

Integrity and Trust Is widely trusted; is seen as direct, truthful individual, can present the unvarnished truth in an appropriate and helpful manner; keeps confidence; admits mistakes; doesn't misrepresent himself/herself for personal gain.

Time Management Uses his/her time effectively and efficiently; values time; concentrates his/her efforts on the more important priorities; gets more done in less time than others; can attend to a broader range of activities.

Drive for Results Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.

Functional/Technical Skills Possesses the fictional and technical knowledge as well as skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment

Listening Practices attentive and active listening; has the patience to hear people out; can accurately restate the opinions of others even when he/she disagrees.

Composure Can stay cool under pressure; does not become defensive or irritated when times are tough; is considered mature; can be counted on to hold things together during tough times; can handle stress; is not knocked off balance by the unexpected; doesn't show frustration when resisted or blocked; is a settling influence in a crisis.

Fairness to Direct Reports Treats direct reports equitably; acts fairly; has candid discussions; doesn't have agenda; doesn't give preferential treatment.

Education and/or Experience Trade School or High school diploma; and/or 3 year to 5 years of experience as machine operator or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language/Reasoning Ability/Mathematical Skills Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, or decimals. Ability to read, write and speak basic English and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instr