Ladle Refining Operator

North American Stainless•Ghent, KY

22h•Onsite

About The Position

This purpose of the Ladle Refiner is maintaining the operation of the LSS and LMF. Ladle Refiner ensures the temperature and chemistry of each heat through the LMF/LSS. They are to ensure the LMF/LSS is running as efficient as possible on their shift and work closely with the Melt Shop Shift Leader to ensure shop pacing.

Requirements

Minimum of High School Diploma or GED.
Must work well with others.
Good communication skills
Time Management Skills
Basic Computer Skills.
Mobility in plant
The employee is frequently required to make use of their hands for technical tasks
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Visual ability with or without correction
Communication abilities
Climbing, bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling
Must be able to work in a high heat environment
Ability to work a rotating shift (rotating from days to nights on a weekly or bi-weekly schedule)
Work in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations
Follow Company safety rules
Report the absence of or defect in any protective equipment or clothing to the Supervisor or Manager immediately
Use or wear the equipment, protective devices or clothing that is required to be used or worn: a. Safety shoes b. Safety glasses c. Hearing protection d. Hard Hat
Some areas may require additional personal protective equipment such as: e. Respirators; the respirator requires you to be clean shaven in order to comply with company policies and procedures as well as OSHA Regulations. f. Fire Retardant clothing g. Acid PPE h. Silver jacket i. Face shield j. High temp gloves
Report to the Safety Coordinator, Group Lead or Supervisor any contravention of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations or Company policy
Must follow all Lock out Tag out (LOTO) guidelines for designated machines
Must follow all Environmental Policies and Regulations
Maintain a clean and safe work area
Clean, well ventilated and safe work areas.
Abiding by the Acerinox Code of Conduct
Keeping oneself informed through your company email account
Maintaining your Dynamic Policy Profile and all assigned learnings therein
Abiding by all security procedures
Must have strong written and verbal communication skills
Must be able to learn, adapt, and retain information
Must have strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

Operation of LSS / LMF ladle car.
Initiation of sample taking and ensure the samples are sent to the lab
Initiation of temperature taking
Delivery of raw materials correctly through material feeding system.
Assist with Slide Gate Leader on any slidegate duties as needed
General Housekeeping.
Maintenance as required.
Maintenance during outages.
Responsible for all pertinent paper work.
Work as team with all other departments.
Miscellaneous tasks as assigned by AOD/Ladle Prep Supervisor
Work area is cleaned, stocked, and 6S at all times
Electrodes at LMF are slipped and full to ensure proper operation.
Let the ladle prep leader know if there are any issues that needs to be addressed in order for you to perform your job in a safe manner. Also, bring it up to the group lead that your concern can get resolved.
Monitor thermal vision during processing and alert the shift leader to any concerns with ladles before there's a failure
Ensure the top lance is in working order and change if needed
Make certain each heat goes to the caster at the request temperature to maintain shop pacing
Ensure LMF/LSS wire is stocked and in the correct feeders
Other duties as assigned
Participation in relevant continuous improvement programs.
Going to all safety and communication meetings.
Maintain work area to 6S standard.
Participate in TPM, SMED, and other auxiliary programs.
Training on the Ladle Prep deck involving slide gate and IPV maintenance.