Hot Metal Crane Operator

Vallourec - North America • Youngstown, OH

7d • Onsite

About The Position

You’ll play a vital role in our Melt Shop Operations Team by operating cranes to transport materials and support various melt shop operations. This role requires a strong focus on safety, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to work in a high-impact environment.

Requirements

• Ability to qualify for overhead crane operation (including physical and testing requirements)
• Strong knowledge of OSHA and company safety standards for crane operation
• Ability to recognize equipment issues and escalate appropriately
• Willingness to operate both ladle and charging cranes
• Working knowledge of Melt Shop operations (Refractory, EAF, LMF, Casting)
• Mathematical skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide using whole numbers, fractions, decimals)
• Strong problem-solving and reasoning skills in high-pressure situations
• Mechanical comprehension and equipment awareness
• Ability to work rotating shifts, overtime, weekends, and holidays

Nice To Haves

• 5+ years of manufacturing or heavy industrial experience
• Prior hot metal crane experience

Responsibilities

• Transporting empty ladles from the ladle preheater to the ladle car
• Inspecting ladles for missing brick prior to use
• Moving full ladles of liquid steel between ladle car, LMF, and caster
• Inspecting ladles post-LMF for hot spots
• Charging scrap safely and accurately into the EAF
• Removing and replacing electrodes at the EAF and LMF
• Safely operating ladle and charging cranes during all operations
• Identifying and reporting crane operational issues
• Supporting refractory, EAF, LMF, and casting operations as needed
• Performing additional duties as assigned to support production

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Company-Paid Life Insurance & Short/Long-Term Disability
• 401(k): Company match 3% with no vesting period
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Holidays (10 days + 1 floating holiday)
• Paid Vacation Time
• Discretionary Performance-Based Bonus Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed