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Overview
Slitter operator work is about setting up and tending production machinery for metal, paper, plastic or other sheet materials, then checking that finished pieces meet width and tolerance requirements.
In job descriptions, look for machine setup, test runs, product-quality inspection, measuring parts, production-data records, tool changes, waste handling and troubleshooting on the production line.
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Search jobsWhat the work can involve
Slitter operators work at production lines where rolls, sheets or strips must be cut to exact widths. They set tools, feed material, run tests, monitor the machine and remove finished workpieces for inspection.
Skills and specializations
Useful strengths include slitting machinery maintenance, tool changes, product-quality checks, measuring parts, recording production data, handling metal, paper or plastic, weighing materials, stock monitoring and troubleshooting.
Salary context
Salary context depends on material type, shift pattern, machine complexity, tolerance demands, production volume, responsibility for setup, quality control, waste handling and whether the operator supports maintenance or line training.
Career paths
Experience can lead toward senior machine operation, production line coordination, quality control, maintenance support, process optimisation, materials handling or supervision in converting and manufacturing environments.
Good to know
Check whether the advert names the material, machine type, width tolerances, setup duties, test runs, measuring tools, production records, waste removal, safety routines and maintenance expectations.
Editorial note
This guide is editorial career context. It is not official labour-market statistics or role-specific salary data.
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O*NET relationships
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O*NET relationships: 2
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
51-9032.00
Close relationship
The occupations are closely related, but the official mapping does not treat them as exact equivalents.
Open in O*NETCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
51-4031.00
O*NET occupation is broader
The O*NET occupation covers a broader field of work than this ESCO occupation.
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Alternative labels
slitting machinist
steel slitter operative
paper slitter operator
paper slitter operative
slitting line setter
shearer
slitting machine setter
slitting machine operator
steel slitter operator
splitter rewinder machine operator
slitting machine operative
slitting machine worker
slitting machine tender
slitting rewind machine operator
slitter tender
slitter operative
slitter setter
aluminium bending operator
Occupation group
Stationary plant and machine operators not elsewhere classified (8189)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/95a6ecd2-a140-4861-aad7-dcb8cfc1c9a3 |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 8189.2 |
| ISCO group | 8189 |
| Concept type | Occupation |