Refractory Crane Operator/Vacation Coverage

North American Stainless•Ghent, KY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The position of Refractory Crane Operator /Vacation Coverage Operator is responsible for all aspects of the refractory position. A complete understanding of the refractory area is essential in order to meet the productivity standards as defined in the quality system.

Requirements

Minimum of a High School Degree or Equivalent (GED)
Must work well with others
Good Communication Skills
Time Management skills
Basic Computer skills
Mobility in plant
Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, etc.
Frequently required to make use of their hands for technical tasks
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds
Visual ability with or without correction
Communication abilities
Depth Perception for crane.
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: Safety shoes, Safety glasses, Hearing protection, Hard Hat
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
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

Nice To Haves

Ability to work a rotating shift (rotating days to nights weekly or bi-weekly schedule)
Respirators; the respirator requires you to be clean shaven in order to comply with company policies and procedures as well as OSHA Regulations.
Fire Retardant clothing
Acid PPE

Responsibilities

Run the overhead crane.
Assist the Refractory Shift Leader, as well as the Refractory Group.
Leader in day to day operations.
Install refractory in all melt shop vessels, i.e. Electric Arc Furnace, AOD, Ladles, Slab and Billet Tundishes, Emergency boxes.
Operate all refractory equipment, i.e. Fork truck, overhead crane, jib cranes, mixer, tundish tilt dump, gunning machines, air rammers, vibrating sleds, vibrating forks, and any other equipment for refractory.
Supervise contract labor force in the installation of above mentioned duties.
Log all refractory consumables.
Housekeeping.
Contact maintenance when needed to repair equipment.
Cover shifts for refractory shift leader when needed.
Follow all safety procedures.
Perform other tasks as defined by the Refractory Shift Leader, Group Leader or Refractory Supervisor.
Other duties as assigned.
Participation in relevant continuous improvement programs.