Equipment Opertaor

Bulk Equipment•Crawfordsville, IN

6d•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 refractory tearout equipment, including LAG, Gradall, and KT Grant machines, as well as troubleshooting, inspecting, servicing, and repairing equipment at customer sites. The operator completes work orders and inspections, follows company and mill safety requirements, maintains customer satisfaction, and helps with minor maintenance and housekeeping during downtime. The position is in person in Crawfordsville, Indiana.

Requirements

1–3 years of heavy equipment operating experience; straight boom excavator and refractory demolition experience preferred.
1–3 years of mechanical experience with heavy equipment and a strong working knowledge of hydraulics, powertrain, electronic/electrical systems, and diesel systems are preferred.
Intermediate computer skills.
Experience with diagnostic software.
Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.
Experience operating tearout machines, including LG and Gradall.
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-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
Good decision-making, problem-solving, troubleshooting, and creative-thinking skills.
Ability to meet the physical demands of prolonged standing and walking, manual dexterity, bending, climbing, squatting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.
Heavy equipment experience: 1 year required.
Driver's license required.
Must be able to commute to Crawfordsville, Indiana 47933.

Nice To Haves

Powertrain experience: 1 year preferred.
Electrical systems experience: 1 year preferred.
Diagnostic systems experience: 1 year preferred.
Hydraulics experience: 1 year preferred.
Straight boom excavator and refractory demolition experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair equipment at customer sites.
Perform routine equipment inspections and services.
Safely operate refractory tearout equipment, including LAG, Gradall, and KT Grant machines.
Complete pre-shift inspections and grease equipment at the start of each shift.
Accurately complete required work orders using the 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 properly use required personal protective equipment.
Arrive on time for scheduled shifts and punch in and out on 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 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 equipment, and specialty tooling, in working order.
Perform other related duties as assigned.