Utility Operator (Night Shift)

BlueScope•Middletown, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

BlueScope Coated Products is hiring a Utility Operator to provide coverage across multiple roles on the paint line, maintaining operation and avoiding stoppages due to vacations and call-offs. The Utility Operator is the Production Supervisor’s second in command and is expected to cross-train across material handler and operator roles to support continuous paint line operation. The role also provides leadership and support to the broader team. This opening is for third shift, 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.; a shift differential applies. The Utility Operator serves as operational coverage for planned and unplanned absences, transitions between roles according to production and staffing needs and supervisor direction, and acts as a lead resource for operators and material handlers. The position involves recognizing coil defects and taking appropriate action, complying with the Quality and Environmental Management System, communicating with Production and Quality Control personnel, and participating in continuous improvement activities focused on safety, quality, productivity, and reliability. The work environment may include areas near moving mechanical parts, occasional exposure to hazardous chemicals and extreme temperatures, and moderate noise that may require hearing protection. Personal protective equipment is required in certain manufacturing areas. Physical duties include regular talking or hearing, frequent walking, occasional standing, sitting, bending, stooping, handling or feeling objects, tools or controls, and reaching. The employee must be capable of lifting at least 50 pounds and have close-up and distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
At least 2 years of manufacturing operating experience.
Experience in a manufacturing or production environment, with demonstrated success cross-training across multiple roles or machines.
Knowledge of basic hand and power tools.
Basic computer skills.
Time management skills, including prioritizing work to meet internal and external customer demands.
Good communication skills.
Mobile equipment operation skills.
Ability to read and comprehend schedules, SOPs, work rules, and other written materials.
Ability to work shifts of up to 12 hours.
Ability to pass a background check and drug test as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Metals, coating, roll forming, or industrial manufacturing experience.
Previous experience as a utility, back-up, relief, or floater operator supporting multiple production roles.

Responsibilities

Cross-train across material handler and operator roles to support continuous paint line operation.
Operate an overhead crane and drive a forklift.
Cover planned and unplanned absences to minimize paint line downtime.
Transition between roles based on production needs, staffing levels, and supervisor direction.
Provide guidance, coaching, and informal direction to operators and material handlers as a lead resource on shift.
Recognize coil defects and determine the appropriate action when defects are observed at the finish coater.
Understand and comply with the fundamental principles of the company’s Quality and Environmental Management System.
Communicate with Production and Quality Control personnel to help resolve problems and achieve company goals.
Participate in continuous improvement activities focused on safety, quality, productivity, and paint line reliability.
Perform other duties as assigned.