Operator Refractory

ArcelorMittal•Saraland, AL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

ArcelorMittal Calvert is seeking a Refractory Operator to join their team. This role is part of a newly constructed Electric Arc Furnace (EAF), Ladle Metallurgical Furnace (LMF), RH Degasser, & Slab Caster facility, offering a chance to set new standards in the steelmaking industry. The company emphasizes innovation, diversity, and career advancement, with a strong commitment to health and safety, evidenced by their ISO 45001 certification and impressive safety record. The facility is a state-of-the-art steel processing plant located in Calvert, Alabama, with a significant capacity for high-value steel grades. ArcelorMittal Calvert is dedicated to working safer and smarter, producing stronger, lighter, and more sustainable steel to meet evolving customer and global needs.

Requirements

Minimum of 1 year of industrial experience
High School Diploma or GED
Knowledge of the tools and equipment used for industrial purposes
Ability to safely and appropriately operate, power and hand tools, machinery, and mobile equipment
Competent in manipulating numbers, quantities, shapes and spaces; able to take simple measurements and perform basic mathematical operations (e.g., addition, subtraction, division, decimals, fractions)
Ability to competently handle a fast-paced environment, with strong organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills
Ability to work comfortably at heights
Basic math and reading comprehension skills
Ability to work in a team environment
Basic computer skills i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint
Ability to convey and understand information effectively and safely, including speaking over radio
Demonstrates strong decision-making, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Demonstrates strong interpersonal communications skills, written and verbal

Nice To Haves

Crane and forklift experience preferred
Refractory specific experience preferred
Burning & Welding experience preferred

Responsibilities

Under general supervision, the Refractory Team member will perform tearing out and installing of refractory bricks and monolithics in our steelmaking equipment: Electric Arc Furnace (EAF), Ladles, Tundish for continuous caster and vessel for RH Degasser
Coordinate and work with mill personnel in maintaining mill production, while operating all equipment needed to complete the job and utilizing necessary safety equipment
Perform routine & non-routine maintenance and assists maintenance personnel
Reading and interpreting refractory lining drawings; using brick saw and bricklaying equipment to lay brick in ladles, furnaces, tundishes, and RH vessels
Performing plug changes, repairing slide gates, and miscellaneous repair as needed
Exemplifying adherence to installation procedures and providing guidance on correct procedures to new hires
Performing all types of refractory installation methods including gunnite, pouring, ramming, pumping, ceramic fiber, shotcreting, and/or firebrick installation
Cutting, grinding, installing anchors, forming, and pouring
Cleaning and preparing ladles, furnaces, tundishes for repair, relining and fabrication
Installation of brick and refractory materials into shapes and combinations including keying in brick rings
Assisting with post-production tear outs and accurately documenting findings
Performing preventive and general maintenance tasks on tools and refractory equipment; documenting the preventative maintenance
Performing spare parts and tool inventory count to ensure site specific standards are maintained, completing detailed inventory usage reports at the end of shift
Demonstrates the company values of Safety, Teamwork, Accountability, Relationships, and Sustainability
Fulfills the commitment to ensure a safe and healthy work environment
Fulfills the responsibilities required to achieve the Quality Commitment
Demonstrates commitment to teamwork by fostering an environment that embodies trust and respect
Ensure working knowledge of competencies as defined in ISO 14001 (current version), IATF 16949 (current version), and ISO 17025 (current version)

Benefits

High-deductible health insurance plan with a Health Savings Account (HSA)
Traditional PPO plan with a Flex Spending Account (FSA) option
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Life insurance
Short-term disability plans
Long-term disability plans
AD&D insurance
401k with an employer match of 6%
Competitive pay
Quarterly bonuses
Comprehensive relocation package
Paid vacation, starting at 10 days per year, increasing with tenure
10 paid holidays
Bereavement leave
Parental leave
Flexible work hours
Alternative schedules, depending on the position
Tuition reimbursement program
In-house training on professional topics, technical skills, and leadership competencies
On-site 24/7 convenience mini markets