Operator - Blast & Paint

SSAB•Axis, AL

About The Position

SSAB is one of the largest North American producers of steel plate and coil, serving many industrial markets including energy, construction, agriculture and transportation. SSAB operates five state of the art facilities strategically located in key regions across the U.S. SSAB has nearly 1,200 highly skilled employees in the U.S. Jobs at SSAB range from machine operators and sales people to advanced engineers and corporate professionals in HR, finance and more. SSAB offers challenging careers and comprehensive benefit program designed to keep employees and their families healthy and secure. As an Operator, you will monitor the operations of plates being set on the roll line via the auto cranes, the shot blaster and paint system. The Operator will ensure upkeep and adequate supplies of consumables to ensure the safe and continuous operation of the Blast and Paint Line.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum of two years of heavy industrial experience, preferably in metal industries
Basic computer skills
Trainable to operate mobile equipment
Trainable to operate overhead cranes
Good oral and written communication skills
Team building attitude and good people skills
Ability to handle several tasks at a time
Ability to adjust well to changing job responsibilities
Works well with a team-oriented work force
Understanding of quality systems and customer needs
Working knowledge of OSHA safety regulations in an industrial environment

Nice To Haves

AS or BS degree
Four or more years of heavy industrial experience
Heat treating experience – quench & temper, normalize
Experience with Microsoft office applications
Maintenance experience
Overhead crane operation – in-cab and remote
Basic knowledge of metallurgy

Responsibilities

Follow all company and department safety rules
Attend all company required safety and environmental trainings
Complete in a timely manner departmental safety observations
Help write and update JSA’s and participate in hazard assessments
Keep work area clean and orderly
Assist in departmental housekeeping
Operate mobile equipment to unload and transport to designated storage areas: totes, supersacks and or drums of Shot, Paint, Solvent and other consumables
Monitor operational levels of consumables for the Shot Blaster and Paint System and replenish to ensure a continuous operation
Monitor the operational functionality of the Plate Pre-Heater, Shot Blaster and Paint System
Monitor the surface cleanliness of plate exiting the Shot Blaster
Monitor the paint quality of plate exiting the Paint System
Adhere to applicable QSP’s and industry standards
Must be able to recognize defects in the product
Complete PM’s, generate work orders and assist maintenance during breakdowns, outages and down days
Must be capable of operating a 10-ton service crane
Must be trained as a second competent person to assist in lockout of equipment