AOD Floor Operator

North American Stainless; Ghent (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

North American Stainless in Ghent, KY is seeking a floor operator to perform routine tasks on the AOD deck and support the production team.

Responsibilities include taking temps and samples, delivering to the lab, assisting with vessel changes, maintaining 6S standards, and ensuring safe operations in a high-heat environment while rotating between day and night shifts. Training with the desk operator when possible and notifying supervisors of safety concerns are also expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Good communication skills.
• Strong understanding of the chute box loader position.
• Ability to follow instructions daily.

Responsibilities

• Take temperatures and samples from the AOD deck and ensure proper labeling.
• Deliver acceptable samples to the lab for analysis.
• Assist with AOD vessel changes and other maintenance tasks as needed.
• Keep the deck swept and organized; maintain 6S standards.
• Assist crane operators with ladle handling and slag sampling as required.
• Support production by performing duties across areas as requested and observe safety procedures.

Skills

Good communication skills

Able to take instructions

Understanding of chute box loader

Education

High school diploma

Job description

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

The purpose of the floor operator is to perform regular task that need to be done on the

AOD deck

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Taking temp and sample's from both AOD'S
• Delivering acceptable samples to the lab for analysis.
• Making manual additions to ladle when needed.
• Stocking material on the deck that is needed for heats to come
• Helping with AOD vessel changes.
• Helping with any maintenance that needs to be done if needed.
• Running the scrap charge cars if needed in manual. Making sure that all material that is in the chutes makes it into the AOD. If there is any issues that need to be addressed let refiner know
• Make sure the deck is swept and clean on your shift.
• Make sure that any trash is put in dumpster. Fly dumpster off the back deck and have chute box loader empty and then replace. This needs to be done every shift.
• Assist crane operators in raising and sitting ladles in the AOD cars if requested by crane operator.
• Make sure that the temp poles are working properly change if necessary. Old ones need flown back down to the rack.
• Assist the AOD refiner and/or desk operator in any job that may need done.
• Assist the desk operator in the slag off operation.
• Assist with any job that you may be needed in, to help the production at NAS.
• When time allows train with the desk operator on learning the desk job operation.
• Let the refiner know if there is any issue that needs to be addressed in order for you to perform your job in a safe manner. Also bring this to your Group Leader so that your concern can get resolved.
• Tapping heats from AOD vessels into ladle, with or without a lid.
• Be sure slag samples are taken, and sent to the lab.
• Perform scale checks as needed

SUPPLEMENTAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Other duties as assigned
• Participation in relevant continuous improvement programs.
• Communicating with the lab on sample quality and issues.
• Going to all safety and communication meetings
• Maintain work area to 6S standard
• Participate in TPM, SMED, and other auxiliary programs.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma
• Good communication skills
• A great understanding of the chute box loader position
• Be able to take instructions, and apply them on a daily basis

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
• Ability to work a rotating shift (rotating from days to nights on a weekly or bi-weekly schedule)
• Climbing occasionally
• Able to work in a high heat environment

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
• Fall protection(safety harness)
• High temperature gloves and face shield (when necessary)
• 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