EAF Operator

CMC•Martinsburg, WV

About The Position

The EAF Operator monitors furnace operations to ensure that operating variables remain within the program designed for melting. The role requires understanding furnace start-up, shutdown, and emergency procedures, and using Level 2 HMI and Ignition for furnace controls. The operator also assists with furnace repairs and preventive maintenance during downdays. The position emphasizes safety, quality, cost control, effective communication, troubleshooting, continuous improvement, and daily housekeeping. The operator helps ensure the crew maintains a safety-first attitude and produces high-quality bar while identifying opportunities to reduce waste and improve work methods and procedures. The work involves exposure to extreme temperatures and other steel-mill conditions, rotating shifts that may include weekends and holidays, and some required overtime.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years of department experience in a hands-on environment.
Basic computer knowledge and familiarity with Microsoft Office programs, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to operate a forklift and overhead crane.
Ability to use measuring devices such as tapes, micrometers, and inside and outside calipers.
Ability to work around extreme temperatures, chemicals, dust, fumes and mists, uneven surfaces, loud noise, elevated work areas, and confined spaces.
Ability to work a rotating shift that may include weekends and holidays.
Some overtime is required.
Ability to lift 50 pounds and climb ladders and steps.
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience required.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with steel mill operations in a Melt Shop.

Responsibilities

Maintain a safety-first attitude and hold the crew accountable for the same attitude and behavior.
Ensure the crew produces the best quality bar possible.
Maintain focus on cost and ways to decrease waste and cost.
Participate in CMC Safety Programs and uphold the CMC Safety Culture.
Communicate effectively about production issues, concerns, and needs.
Suggest improvements to work methods and procedures as part of continuous improvement.
Perform daily housekeeping, including in the immediate work area.
Troubleshoot work-related problems using job knowledge, experience, and communication with others.
Understand and follow start-up, shutdown, and emergency procedures.
Monitor furnace operations to ensure variables remain within the program designed for melting.
Use Level 2 HMI and Ignition for proper furnace controls.
Assist with furnace repairs and preventive maintenance on downdays.