EAF Utility, BRS

United States Steel Corporation; Town of Osceola (WI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Steel Corporation in Wisconsin seeks a skilled Furnace Operator to join our team. The role requires operating heavy equipment and supporting furnace operations within a high-temperature steel mill, with a strong emphasis on safety and quality.

Typical shifts are 12 hours, rotating days and nights, with overtime including weekends/holidays. The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and adherence to plant procedures and housekeeping standards.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to quality, safety, and mechanical aptitude.
• Strong verbal communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Minimum 1 year experience in heavy manufacturing.
• High school diploma or equivalent; college degree a plus.

Responsibilities

• Follow Safety, Environmental and Quality requirements as a priority.
• Operate overhead crane remotely and forklift safely.
• Maintain good housekeeping in the work area.
• Assist 1st Helper and 2nd Helper with furnace operations.
• Support other departments to improve profitability and CI efforts.
• Assist with maintenance repairs.
• Ensure EAF has supply of stick to operate during shift.
• Support understanding of functions of the EAF.

Skills

Quality, detail, and safety oriented

Verbal communication skills

Work without direct supervision

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

College degree a plus

Job description

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Ensure Safety, Environmental and Quality requirements are followed and a priority.
2. Capable of running overhead crane remotely and forklift in a safely manner.
3. Ensure good housekeeping practices are carried out in job area and grounds.
4. Assist 1st Helper and 2nd Helper with daily operations of the furnace.
5. Support other departments as needed to strengthen BRS profitability and continual improvement efforts.
6. Assist with maintenance repairs.
7. Ensure EAF maintains appropriate supply of stick to operate during shift.
8. Support and understanding of functions of the EAF.

Qualifications

1. Quality, detail, and safety oriented; mechanically inclined and self-motivated.
2. Good insight into team dynamics with strong verbal communication skills.
3. Ability to work without direct supervision.
4. High School diploma or equivalent; college degree a plus.
5. Minimum of 1 year experience in a heavy manufacturing environment.
6. Previous related experience preferred.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

Environment is typical for a steel mill production areas, with extreme temperatures, high noise levels, and dusty/greasy areas. Physically demanding work will be required in the production environment and the ability to routinely lift and move heavy objects during shift is required.

Typical work hours are 12 hour shifts, which rotate days and nights. This results in working some weekends/holidays and overtime.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position does not supervise others.

Competency Summary

At U. S. Steel all employees are expected to display the following core competencies every day to advance corporate, team and individual goals:

Think: Think Critically and Drive Change

Lead: Develop Talent and Collaborate

Do: Empower Performance and Deliver Results

Company Overview

Since 1901, U. S. Steel has been a recognized leader in steel production. Today, as the first North American steel company to have declared a 2050 net-zero greenhouse gas emissions goal, we remain as innovative as ever, leading transformation across our industry while continuing to make products for everyday life - from industries as far ranging as automotive, construction, containers and packaging, appliances, and energy.

Underneath it all is our Culture of Caring, which shows up in our community partnerships, charitable contributions, company-sponsored employee volunteer initiatives, scholarship programs, leadership training, and much more. And of course, it takes shape in a steadfast commitment to safety first in our workplaces and respect for our employees, who are United by Steel.

We are honored to have earned accolades and awards from well-regarded organizations, including the following:

• Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies® 2022, ’23, ‘24
• Disability: IN’s Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion 2021, ’22, ’23, ‘24
• Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Equality 100 Award 2020, ’21, ’22, ’23-24, ‘25
• Military Times’ Best for Vets: Employers 2023, ’24

Conducting business with integrity and with the highest ethical values has underpinned U. S. Steel’s success for over 100 years, and it remains critical to our company’s success in the future. U. S. Steel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) according to job qualifications without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, genetics, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity, disability status or status as a protected Veteran or any other legally protected group status. (California residents may visit www.ussteel.com/CANotice regarding collection of personal information and U. S. Steel's privacy practices.)