EAF 2 Floor Operator

North American Stainless; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

North American Stainless is seeking an Electric Arc Furnace Floor Operator to operate furnace equipment and support the mettalurgical process. You will monitor temperatures, samples, probes, and logistic materials while maintaining clean, safe work areas and following safety rules.

The role requires communication, teamwork, and basic computer skills, with emphasis on reliability and adherence to quality standards in a heavy industrial setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum education: high school or equivalent (GED).
• Ability to work effectively with others and communicate clearly.
• Strong time management and planning skills.
• Basic computer skills for logging and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment to melt metal and meet quality and productivity standards.
• Perform checks of furnace, forklift, and auxiliary equipment.
• Maintain slag door, slag skimmer, and ladle equipment; handle electrodes and probes.
• Take temperature readings and samples; send metallurgical samples to the lab.
• Maintain logs, records, and paperwork; assist maintenance during breakdowns.
• Ensure housekeeping and safe work area; follow safety rules including PPE.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Time management

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

The Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) Floor Operator is a hands-on role. The EAF Floor Operator is responsible for operating equipment that melts metal while maintaining the objective of utilizing the equipment to meet all of the quality and productivity standards as defined in the quality system.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Listed below are the primary activities for which this position is responsible. The Process Engineer / Supervisor is responsible for evaluating each person's progression, and providing additional training as required

1. Complete check of furnace, forklift, fluorspar levels, hydraulic fluid levels, and power cables as required.
2. Keep stock of electrodes, oxygen jet lances, temperature and sample probes, and gunning material.
3. Manage all housekeeping duties including keeping the furnace area clean, cleaning the slag door with door pusher or with forklift if automatic pusher is out of service, and clearing the spout with an oxygen lance.
4. Operate the slag skimmer and ladle preheater and dryer.
5. Perform a general inspection of the ladle, change out the ladle, lengthen electrodes, and add electrode sections with the Piccardi machine or manually when necessary.
6. Take all manual temperatures and samples from the EAF and slag skimming station. Send all the metallurgical samples to the lab.
7. Perform maintenance inspections as required. Assist the maintenance team during breakdown periods.
8. Complete all logs, records, and other paperwork as required.
9. Cooperate with all your team members to ensure that all jobs are completed in a timely manner.

SUPPLEMENTAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Other duties as assigned
2. Participation in relevant continuous improvement programs.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

1. Minimum of a High School Degree or Equivalent (GED)
2. Must work well with others
3. Good Communication Skills
4. Time Management Skills
5. Basic Computer Skills

PHYSICAL ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Mobility in plant
• While performing the duties of EAF 2 Floor Operator, 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

1. Work in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations
2. Follow Company safety rules
3. Report the absence of or defect in any protective equipment or clothing to the Supervisor or Manager immediately
4. Use or wear the equipment, protective devices or clothing that is required to be used or worn:
1. a. Safety shoes
2. b. Safety glasses
3. c. Hearing protection
4. d. Hard Hat
5. Some areas may require additional personal protective equipment such as:
1. e. Respirators; the respirator requires you to be clean shaven in order to comply with company policies and procedures as well as OSHA Regulations.
2. f. Fire Retardant clothing
3. g. Acid PPE
6. Report to the Safety Coordinator, Group Lead or Supervisor any contravention of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations or Company policy
7. Must follow all Lock out Tag out (LOTO) guidelines for designated machines
8. Must follow all Environmental Policies and Regulations
9. Maintain a clean and safe work area

WORK ENVIRONMENT

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

HUMAN RESOURCES

1. Abiding by the Acerinox Code of Conduct
2. Keeping oneself informed through your company email account
3. Maintaining your Dynamic Policy Profile and all assigned learnings therein
4. Abiding by all security procedures
5. Must have strong written and verbal communication skills
6. Must be able to learn, adapt, and retain information
7. Must have strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills