Slitter Operator
UlbrichSteel
Posted: May 7, 2026
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Quick Summary
We are seeking a Slitter Operator with experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment to join our team.
Required Skills
Job Description
Ulbrich was established in 1924 and is family-owned and privately held.  An international corporation with subsidiaries located in the US, Mexico, Germany and Austria. Ulbrich employs over 800 people worldwide. 
At Ulbrich, we are Improving Lives with More Than Metal. We work hard for each other, our families, and the communities we live in.  The respect and integrity of Ulbrich team members, dedication to their professions, collaborative participation in lean, and ensuring that safety comes first, has created a culture that has a positive impact on the lives of many. We connect with the world through our responsibility to produce critical products that benefit mankind.  
The Ulbrich culture is guided by a set of shared values we call Our Core Tenets.  The tenets we live by each day are Continuous Improvement, Quality Commitment, Family Values, Total Company Involvement, and Customer Responsiveness. Through practicing these shared values, we drive profitable growth and success.
Ulbrich of California (UOC), located in Pico Rivera, services customers throughout the United States.  Strip coils is our focus and shipping a wide range of alloys makes UOC unique.
Come join the Ulbrich team and become part of a greater purpose and a promising future!
 
Ulbrich of California is currently seeking a Slitter Operator for their West Coast Service Center located in Pico Rivera, CA.
Slitter Operator Responsibilities Include: 
• Set up, operate, and adjust slitting machines according to work orders and specifications
• Read and interpret production orders, coil specs, and tolerances
• Inspect material before, during and after processing to ensure quality standards are met
• Measure slit widths and edge quality to verify accuracy
• Follow all safety, quality, and company procedures at all times
•  Loading and unloading steel coils onto a slitting machine
• Cutting cores for metal to be wound onto from a slitting machine
• Driving a sit-down forklift to retrieve steel coils from inventory racks
• Weighing steel coils and handling scrap metal
• Banding skids and packaging steel coils
• Lifting coils and packages that weigh a maximum of 50 lbs. 
• Creating and printing ID tags for coils
• Entering production data and measurements into a computer system
• Making calculations using mathematical formulas
• Other duties as assigned
Qualified candidates will have:
• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum of two years of previous related experience operating process machinery along with forklift driving.
• Ability to read, write and interpret written documents, problem solve and perform basic math calculations to a level generally equivalent to that attained at a high school level, including the use and calculation of decimals, fractions.
• Ability to use micrometer, caliper, scale and fixed gauges and other simple measuring equipment.
• Ability to make operating adjustments to maintain quality.
• Ability to work from job orders, customer specifications and operational procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to use reason and judgment in the planning and performance of duties.
Pay Range:
$27.77 - $31.96 an hour
Ulbrich offers competitive wages,solid benefits (see below) and a friendly, safety focused work environment.  The successful candidate will enjoy a rewarding career opportunity in a world-class business environment where employees are committed to lean thinking and continuous improvement. At Ulbrich, We Deliver Precision® thanks to our highly-skilled and dedicated workforce.
Benefits:
• 401(k) with company match (6%)
• Bonus opportunity
• Medical (PPO or HSA), Dental and Vision insurance
• Short & Long Term disability
• Company - Paid Life insurance and ADD
• Generous Paid -Time off (PTO)
• Generous Tuition reimbursement
• Parental leave
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Ulbrich is an Equal Opportunity Employer
M/F/Veterans/Disabled