What are the responsibilities and job description for the Refractory - Ladle Gate Operator position at SSAB AB?
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Ensure safe working conditions and the safe operation of ladles
- Participate in SSAB safety programs, audits and reviews
- Maintain/turn ladle gates and components, ladle lips and plugs
- Inspect the hot face of refractory and notify appropriate management of issues or concerns
- Maintain a clean, organized and stocked work area
- Utilize established documentation systems (logs, emails, paperwork, etc.) to communicate all relevant information to the refractory and management team
- Complete ladle tear out profiles
- Work closely with the refractory team leader and shift coordinator to minimize down time and improve equipment reliability
- Participate in improvement and organization projects
- Assist in refractory installations as needed/scheduled by the refractory team leader
QUALIFICATIONS
Competencies and Experience
Required:
Competencies and Experience
Required:
- Mechanical aptitude
- Basic Microsoft experience or aptitude/willingness to learn
- Experience with ladles or refractories a plus
Education
Required:
Required:
- High School diploma or equivalent
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES / DIRECT REPORTS
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
The employee will be required to use the following machine/tools, materials, and work station:
- Hammer. Wrench, torch, chisel, etc.
- Ladle wall
The employee will be required to sit, stand, and/or walk as follows:
- Sitting 4 hours at a time; average 2 hours a day
- Standing 12 hours at a time; average 8 hours a day
- Walking 12 hours at a time; average 2 hours a day
- Alternate sitting, standing, and walking
The position requires the following pushing, pulling, lifting and carrying capabilities:
- Push, pull, lift, and/or carry items weighing 50 pounds or less
The position requires the following talking, vision and hearing capabilities:
- Talking person to person, on the phone, and in a group setting
- Hearing in person, on the phone, and in a group setting
- Vision near, midrange, far, and peripheral vision
- Depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
The employee will occasionally be required to:
- Balance, crawl, and climb
The employee will frequently be required to:
- Stoop, kneel, and crouch
- Twist at waist level, reach above the shoulder, at waist level/desk level, and below waist level
- Handle, grip, hold, and grasp with both hands together or separately
- Finger with both hands together or separately
- Feel with both hands together or separately; sense temperature and textures with both hands together or separately
The employee will be required to work in the following conditions: (While wearing safety equipment and/or clothing for protection from hazards)
- Indoors/Outdoors
- Extreme hot and cold conditions
- In wet and humid conditions
- Amid fumes, dust, dirt, and smoke
- In confined areas, high places, and around equipment in motion
- Amid noise
- Amid mechanical, electrical, chemical, and industrial hazards
POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK/TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
- Position is full time, non-exempt, and is eligible for overtime
- Position works (12) hours a day, rotating shifts
OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Benefits:
Health Insurance, 401K Plan, Vacation & Paid Time OffSalary : $42,651 - $73,227