General Laborer

AK Steel Corporation; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Koil, a Detroit-based steel service center and subsidiary of Cleveland-Cliffs, has an immediate opportunity for a General Laborer on Day Shift at our Detroit operation. The General Laborer is responsible for processing scrap metals using various tools and equipment.

Responsibilities include setting up and operating uncoiler/recoiler controls and slitter-related equipment, assisting operators, tagging and packaging, following safety procedures, and maintaining housekeeping.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Strong mechanical ability and aptitude; relevant experience preferred.
• Ability to operate basic hydraulic and electrical controls.
• Ability to perform basic math and work with decimals/fractions.
• Ability to follow specifications and work orders.
• Able to lift 50 pounds repeatedly and stand for long periods.
• Willingness to work in hot/cold environments.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate uncoiler and recoiler controls and arms and other slitter related equipment.
• Assist operator on operation of slitter and packaging equipment.
• Properly tag customer size on cuts and package according to written and verbal instruction.
• Follow all safety procedures while operating and assisting on equipment.
• Assist where needed when slitter is not running.
• Maintain proper housekeeping in work area.
• Must follow all safety protocols.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Stamina standing

Manual dexterity

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

Overhead crane

Forklift operation

Hydraulic controls

Job description

Location: Detroit, MI

Koil is a Detroit-based steel service center that processes and distributes various flat rolled metal products. Koil is a wholly-owned business of Cleveland-Cliffs and has an immediate opportunity for a General Laborer on Day Shift at our operation in Detroit. The General Laborer is responsible for the processing of scrap metals using various tools and equipment.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Set up and operate uncoiler and recoiler controls and arms and other slitter related equipment.

• Assist operator on operation of slitter and packaging equipment.

• Properly tag customer size on cuts and package according to written and verbal instruction.

• Follow all safety procedures while operating and assisting on equipment. i.e. coil cart, banding tools, overhead cranes, forklifts.

• Assist where needed when slitter is not running.

• Maintain proper housekeeping in work area.

• Must follow all safety protocols.

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.

• Must have strong mechanical ability and aptitude with some relevant experience preferred.

• Ability to operate basic hydraulic and electrical controls.

• Must be able to perform basic math and understand decimal and fraction conversions.

• Ability to understand and perform trained quality of material and work per specifications.

• Ability to run an overhead crane or competence for training.

• Ability to operate a forklift or competence for training.

• Ability to understand how to run all banding equipment.

• Ability to produce quality products within a reasonable time frame.

• Ability to understand work order instructions and perform work required.

• Able to be standing for the entirety of work time.

• Able to lift 50 pound continually throughout shift.

• Able to work in hot/cold, dusty/dirty environments.

Koil is a subsidiary of Cleveland-Cliffs Inc., the largest flat-rolled steel company and the largest iron ore pellet producer in North America. Cleveland-Cliffs is vertically integrated from mined raw materials, direct reduced iron, and ferrous scrap to primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing. We offer an excellent total compensation package including competitive pay with variable compensation opportunities, health insurance, retirement plan, education assistance, paid time off, and more.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is an equal opportunity employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability. We are a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment screening as a condition of employment.