# Slitter Operator

**Company:** [KG Talent](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/9qq2rEDvHPrEKgZ6WZ6ZjZ.md)
**Location:** Bayswater, Australia
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** Design SheetMetal

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## Description

### **SLITTER OPERATOR | Bayswater, VIC**

**Join a growing manufacturing team and play a key role in delivering quality steel products safely and efficiently.**

**Working hours: 2:00pm – 10:00pm, afternoon shift**

Design Sheet Metal is seeking a reliable and motivated **Slitter Operator** to join our production team.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with manufacturing or production experience who takes pride in operating machinery safely, producing quality products, and meeting production targets. The successful candidate will play an important role in maintaining the productivity of the afternoon shift and ensuring customer orders are processed accurately and on time.

**About the Role**

Reporting to the Production Supervisor, you will be responsible for safely and efficiently operating the slitting line to process steel coils into the required widths and lengths, while maintaining high standards of production, quality, housekeeping and safety.

**Your responsibilities will include**:

• Safely and efficiently operate the slitting line to process steel coils to required specifications  
• Accurately identify and process customer orders in accordance with production requirements  
• Read and follow production instructions, specifications and job requirements  
• Accurately measure material to ensure finished products meet required widths, lengths and specifications  
• Meet daily production targets while maintaining a strong focus on quality and safety  
• Minimise material waste and maximise production efficiency  
• Ensure finished material is correctly prepared for the next stage of production or dispatch  
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe work area in accordance with workplace safety requirements

**About You**

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Previous manufacturing or production experience  
• The ability to safely operate industrial machinery  
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing quality work  
• The ability to read and follow production instructions accurately  
• The ability to accurately measure and assess material  
• A good understanding of workplace health and safety requirements  
• The ability to work independently as well as effectively as part of a team  
• Reliable attendance, punctuality and a strong work ethic  
• Good communication skills

**Desirable**

• Previous slitting line experience  
• Sheetmetal or steel manufacturing experience  
• Experience handling steel coils  
• Forklift licence is essential  
• Experience operating overhead cranes or other coil-handling equipment  
• Understanding of steel gauges, widths and material specifications  
• Mechanical aptitude  
• Experience working within production KPI environments

**Why Join Us?**

When you join Design Sheet Metal, you will enjoy:

• Competitive salary package  
• Stable, long-term employment opportunity  
• Supportive and collaborative team environment  
• Ongoing training and professional development  
• Career growth opportunities  
• Access to the tools and resources needed to succeed

If you are a reliable and safety-focused production professional looking for an opportunity to build your skills and contribute to a successful manufacturing operation, we would love to hear from you.

**Apply now.**

_Design Sheet Metal is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities._

_Prospective candidates will be required to provide proof of legal work rights and may be required to undertake relevant, role-appropriate pre-employment screening._

_If you require any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process at any stage, please let us know._