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Hot Mill PS Crane Operator

North American Stainless
Ghent, KY Full Time
POSTED ON 4/4/2026 CLOSED ON 5/2/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hot Mill PS Crane Operator position at North American Stainless?

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION:

This position of Crane operator is responsible for all operating function as listed below.

Operation of the Crane unit must be understood in total with the focus of utilizing the equipment

to meet all the quality and productivity goals as outlined in our quality system. All work

instructions must be followed as outlined.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Listed below are the primary activities which must be learned, understood and followed

according to work instructions. The process engineer/supervisor, Group Leader and Shift

Leaders will monitor each person and provide any necessary instruction or direction as necessary

during the training period.

  • Make sure all Crane parts are in working order and set points are correct per work

instructions. If necessary make proper adjustments.

  • Operation the vacuum crane to remove plate from the line and any other crane operation

in the plate shop.

  • Packages all the material ran thru the line assisted by Temporary Personnel (when

material permits).

  • Have basic knowledge about the functions of the pickling line.
  • Visually inspect of the plate as it is getting moved over to the packaging area to ensure

proper chemical pickling has occurred. The crane operator must know the possible

defects during the pickling and shear process.

  • Check plate measurements (width, length, thickness) on each plate received from

pickling and shear line in coordination with the shear operator.

  • Obtain each plate spanision weight ran thru the line.
  • Verify stencil ID number on each plate provided from previous line.
  • Attach plate's barcode tag on each plate spanision ran thru the line.
  • Log comments on plate tracking sheet about the material that has been processed.
  • Operator must be able to run the shear to receive top pay level of (4).
  • Crane operator must inspect black plates when necessary.
  • Follow all prescribed safety rules.
  • Housekeeping/ Maintenance works as assigned.
  • Any other tasks assigned to you by your Turn Lead, Group Lead or Supervisor.

SUPPLEMENTAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Other duties as assigned
  • Participation in relevant continuous improvement programs.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Minimum requirements of a High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED), basic computer skills

and strong communication skills.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES REQUIRED:

  • Mobility in plant
  • While performing the duties of (this job), the employee is regularly required to sit, stand,

walk, etc.

  • The employee is frequently required to make use of their hands for technical tasks
  • The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
  • Visual ability with or without correction
  • Communication abilities

HEALTH AND SAFETY:

  • 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

Some areas may require additional personal protective equipment such as:

  • 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
  • Report to the Safety Coordinator, Group Lead or Supervisor any contravention of the

Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations or Company policy

  • 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

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

  • Work in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations
  • Clean, well ventilated and safe work areas.

HUMAN RESOURCES:

  • 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

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