Compactor/Stacker Operator

North American Stainless; Ghent (KY); In loco; USD 42.000 - 62.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Acerinox is seeking a reliable general laborer for the continuous mill. You will perform duties across the compactor, stacker, and manual pockets to keep production efficient and quality high.

Safety comes first; you will communicate with inspectors and operators, assist in maintenance, and ensure proper tagging, material separation, and orderly work areas.

Competenze

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Working knowledge of all functions of rolling mill equipment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Mansioni

• Operate and support the compactor to process coils to required length and shape.
• Assist stacker and exit operations, ensuring proper bundle handling.
• Support manual pockets tasks and maintain safe material handling.
• Communicate with operators and leads regarding coil quality and processing.
• Maintain clean, safe work areas and follow safety procedures.

Conoscenze

Rolling mill knowledge

Communication skills

Formazione

High School Diploma or GED

Descrizione del lavoro

General Job Description

Perform a number of duties in the continuous mill that provide the mill the best opportunity to operate at an efficient level. Be able to perform the exit operator's duties at an adequate level during the absence of any of the continuous mill operators.

Essential Job Functions

Compactor

• Provide a strong influence by self-example that "safety first" is truly our behavior.
• Process coils through compaction procedures to designated length and shape.
• Apply identification tag to coil per work instructions and verify matching of information with the identification tag.
• Communicate with inspector, reforming tube op, roller operator, and shift lead concerning the quality of the coils after compaction.
• Maintain proper cleanliness of machine and area in general.
• Work diligently on compact coils during a delay or gaps in production flow unless otherwise directed by shift leader.
• Monitor coil handling by tow motor driver to ensure first quality coils during the parking process.
• Participate in preventive and breakdown maintenance, working closely with maintenance personnel in correcting equipment malfunctions, troubleshooting problems and maximizing equipment output.

Stacker

• Maintain safe and efficient operation of the stacker, wire machine, and exit operation of bundles.
• Monitor all cameras in area of operation.
• Ensure proper separation of different grades of material and sizes.
• Set wire tie machine to the number of ties that adequately holds the bundle together for future processing.
• Communicate with saw operator to ensure utilization of yield and processing.

Manual Pockets

• Safe and efficient operations of overhead crane.
• Ensure proper separation of different grades of material and sizes.
• Communicate with saw operator to ensure utilization of yield and processing.
• Monitor and assist in manual banding operation of material.
• Maintain adequate inventory of banding material and clips.
• Inspect and ensure proper operation of manual banding equipment.

Supplemental Job Functions

• Other duties as assigned
• Participation in relevant continuous improvement program

Minimum Education, Skills and Experience

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Working knowledge of all functions of the rolling mill equipment
• Excellent communication skills including both verbal and written

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