Production Operator - Melting
About the PositionThe Production Operator is responsible for supporting the safe and efficient production of steel by operating, monitoring, and maintaining equipment within the department. This hands-on role follows established procedures and safety standards, performs basic troubleshooting and preventative maintenance, and collaborates with team members to meet production goals. The position requires flexibility to work rotating 12-hour shifts in an industrial environment.Main ResponsibilitiesKnow and follow all safety rules and evacuation routes in the areaLearn and follow the standard operating procedures and safe operating practices (JSA/SOP) within the departmentDevelop and use sound operating skills through the departmental skills progressionWork in an operational, hands-on capacityOperate and maintain the equipment for daily operations in the departmentCross train and learn all functions of the department and become proficient in eachReact effectively to unplanned events and deal with conflicting demandsPerform routine preventative maintenance and troubleshooting on equipmentVerify, document and enter dataAct as a team memberEducation, Experience, and CompetenciesRequired:High school diploma or equivalent GED or HSEBasic mechanical skills and aptitudeBasic computer skills including Microsoft Office suiteGood interpersonal, written and verbal communication skillsConscientious with a good attendance recordSelf-directed and able to work with minimal supervisionPreferred:Minimum of 3 years industrial experienceExperience in heavy industry, construction or similar fieldPrior experience operating cab crane, forklift, hand torchesAssociates degree or certificate in mechanical or electrical fieldPosition Type - Work Hours - Travel RequirementsPosition is full time, hourly, and is eligible for overtimePositon works rotating 12-hour swing shifts to include days and nightsNo travel is expected for this positionWorking ConditionsThe position requires the following vision and hearing capabilities:Talking person to person, on the phone, and/or in group settings.Hearing in person, on the phone, and/or in group settings.Vision at near, mid, and far range.Peripheral vision and depth perception.The employee will frequently be required to:Stand, walk, sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.Twist at waist level, reach above shoulder level, reach at and/or below waist level.Use both hands for grasping, fingering, gripping and feeling textures and temperatures.Lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.Perform repetitive tasks for extended periods.The employee will occasionally be required to:* Lift and/or move up to 50 poundsThe employee will work in the following conditions:Extreme hot and cold conditions.Wet and humid conditions.Amid fumes, dust, dirt, and smoke.In confined areas and heights/high places.Near moving parts of heavy machinery, equipment in motion and high voltage equipment.Amid noise.Amid mechanical, electrical, and chemical hazards and industrial magnets.While wearing safety equipment and/or clothing for protection from hazards.Other DutiesPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.Our offerSSAB BENEFITS - starting at hire!● Excellent Pay with Additional Bonus● Very Affordable Health InsuranceüBlue Cross/Blue Shield Medicalü CVS/Caremark Prescriptionü Delta Dentalü Superior Vision● 401(k) with Employer Match - 5%● Profit Sharing● 10 Paid Holidays● Vacation● Company Paid Life Insurance - and STD and LTD*● Optional Life, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness● Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)● Tuition Reimbursement● Employee Assistance Program