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

Solid 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 equipmentUnderstanding 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.

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.

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