Ladle Wall Technician

Nucor•Apple Grove, WV

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Nucor Steel West Virginia is seeking a Ladle Wall Technician. The role of the Ladle Wall Technician consists of, but is not limited to, safely installing, maintaining, and managing inventory of all slide gate refractories and supporting equipment. This position will require working knowledge of Melt Shop operations and liquid steel flow control. The Ladle Wall Technician will be responsible for safely operating and maintaining the ladle gate system, inspecting refractory along with repairs and service of our ladle fleet. This position will work closely with the Refractory Lead to coordinate and schedule daily tasks to meet the demands of our Melt Shop production schedule. This individual is also responsible for the continuous development of themselves and teammates working under their mentorship. Additional responsibilities include: The ability to operate mobile equipment (overhead crane and forklift), restocking consumables, torch cutting, and keeping a clean and safe work environment. Working nights, weekends, holidays, and scheduled and unscheduled overtime is required. Nucor Steel West Virginia’s greenfield project is a new state-of-the-art sheet steel mill that will produce up to 3 million tons per year once fully operational. This advanced manufacturing facility is to be located in Mason County, along the Ohio River in close proximity to both Huntington and Charleston, WV. Safety is the most important part of all jobs within Nucor; therefore, candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.

Requirements

2 years of melt shop experience
Ability to operate mobile equipment (overhead crane and forklift)
Ability to perform torch cutting
Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and scheduled and unscheduled overtime

Nice To Haves

Previous Ladle Wall Experience
Powered industrial truck and crane certifications

Responsibilities

Safely installing, maintaining, and managing inventory of all slide gate refractories and supporting equipment.
Operating and maintaining the ladle gate system.
Inspecting refractory along with repairs and service of our ladle fleet.
Coordinating and scheduling daily tasks with the Refractory Lead to meet production demands.
Continuous development of themselves and teammates working under their mentorship.
Operating mobile equipment (overhead crane and forklift).
Restocking consumables.
Torch cutting.
Keeping a clean and safe work environment.
Initiating, leading, and upholding safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards.