Casting Supervisor

Cascade Steel Rolling Mills, Inc.•McMinnville, OR

9h•$110,000 - $120,000

About The Position

The Casting Supervisor coordinates caster operations and personnel training, supervises the Refractory Department and mold repairs, and coordinates caster maintenance and repairs with the Maintenance and Electrical Supervisors. The position maintains appropriate mold, parts, and related-material inventory; monitors Melt Shop supply levels and purchasing needs; and supports caster-related 5S and continuous improvement activities. It also reviews and updates safety and work procedures and leads and directs Melt Shop employees in operations. Work hours are as needed. The role supports internal controls by understanding, communicating, and complying with established controls and by recommending or making policy, procedure, and control modifications to better match the business. It communicates operational problems, code-of-conduct noncompliance, policy violations, and illegal actions upward. Work is performed approximately 95% indoors and 5% outdoors, with exposure to all weather conditions. Potential exposures include hot billets, rain, cold, noise, fumes, heat, chemicals, and high heat near the furnace and tapping station. Required protective equipment includes safety boots, earplugs, safety glasses, gloves, a hot hard hat, and a respirator. The employee may rarely start or stop melting-production equipment in emergencies. Physical activity includes occasional sitting for paperwork, payroll, reports, and computer work; frequent standing and walking, including through the Melt Shop, caster, tundish departments, and warehouses on even and uneven surfaces and up to five flights of stairs; and occasional crouching, stooping, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, and handling or grasping small tools and equipment. Continual balance is required while walking on uneven ground and climbing stairs. The employee must continually communicate in person, by telephone, and by radio; hear radios, employees, and equipment; and use near and far vision to inspect operations and observe employees. Applicants must be at least 18 years old. U.S. employment offers are contingent on satisfactory completion of a post-offer drug screen and background check. New hires must review and sign an Arbitration Agreement; this applies to U.S. non-union employees. Radius Recycling Industries, Inc. participates in E-Verify for all U.S. new hires and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least five years of melting and casting experience.
Detailed understanding of caster operations, including water, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
At least three years of experience as a lead person in an equivalent or step-up position.
Ability to read and speak English and understand written and verbal instructions in English.
Ability to lead and motivate a diverse team, set priorities, direct others, and address performance issues.
Strong decision-making, problem-solving, organizational, and written communication skills.
Customer focus, integrity, and composure.
Ability to perform work safely and follow applicable safety rules and regulations.
All applicants must be 18 years of age or older.

Nice To Haves

College credit coursework preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead and direct Melt Shop employees in all aspects of Melt Shop operations.
Coordinate caster operations and personnel training.
Supervise the Refractory Department.
Coordinate caster maintenance and repairs with the Maintenance and Electrical Supervisors.
Supervise mold repairs and maintain appropriate inventory levels of molds, parts, and related materials.
Monitor Melt Shop supply levels and assist with inventory and purchasing.
Review and update safety and work procedures for caster personnel.
Audit caster-related 5S practices and lead continuous improvement projects.
Perform work safely and follow applicable safety rules and regulations.
Support the internal control process by understanding, communicating, and complying with defined controls and suggesting or making modifications to policies, procedures, and controls.
Communicate operational problems, code-of-conduct noncompliance, policy violations, or illegal actions upward.