Equipment Opertaor

Bulk Equipment Corp.•Crawfordsville, IN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Equipment Operator provides 24-hour mill maintenance to mill operations, including BOFs, Blast Furnaces, Electric Furnaces, and other mill areas. The role involves safely operating multiple types of refractory tearout equipment, including LAG, Gradall, and KT Grant machines, as well as troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing equipment at customer sites. The operator conducts inspections and routine service, completes work orders using company maintenance management software, responds to service calls, and supports customer needs while following company and mill safety procedures. During downtime, the operator assists with minor maintenance and housekeeping and helps keep company vehicles, laptops, diagnostic tools, and specialty tooling in working order.

Requirements

1–3 years of heavy equipment operating experience.
Experience operating tearout machines, including LG and Gradall.
Intermediate computer skills.
Experience with diagnostic software.
Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.
Familiarity with furnace operations and safety hazards.
Ability to troubleshoot machine faults and adapt quickly.
Ability to work overtime, nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
Self-motivation and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Good decision-making, problem-solving, troubleshooting, and creative thinking skills.
Ability to commute to Crawfordsville, IN 47933.
Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods and perform manual dexterity tasks.
Ability to bend, climb, squat, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and lift or move up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Straight boom excavator and refractory demolition experience.
1–3 years of mechanical experience with heavy equipment and a strong working knowledge of hydraulics, powertrain, electronic/electrical systems, and diesel systems.
At least 1 year of powertrain experience.
At least 1 year of electrical systems experience.
At least 1 year of diagnostic systems experience.
At least 1 year of hydraulics experience.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair equipment at customer sites.
Perform routine inspections and services on equipment.
Safely operate refractory tearout equipment, including LAG, Gradall, and KT Grant machines.
Complete pre-shift equipment inspections and grease equipment at the start of each shift.
Complete required work orders accurately using company maintenance management software.
Maintain customer satisfaction by understanding and addressing customer needs and time constraints.
Respond to service calls in a timely and efficient manner.
Follow safety policies and procedures and use required PPE properly.
Arrive on time for scheduled shifts and punch in and out using the BULK clock-in platform.
Maintain a clean and safe work and break room environment.
Follow BULK safety and operational procedures and mill-mandated safety procedures and requirements.
Assist with minor maintenance requirements and housekeeping during downtime.
Create parts lists when needed and communicate with site management and/or the purchasing department.
Maintain certifications required for specialized work and licenses required to operate service vehicles.
Keep company assets, including vehicles, laptops, diagnostic tools, and specialty tooling, in working order.
Perform other related duties as assigned.