Metal Services – Rod Mill

Steel Dynamics, Inc.; New Haven (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Superior Aluminum Alloys, a subsidiary of Steel Dynamics, Inc., seeks an operator to manage general rod mill operations in a safety-forward environment. The role requires mechanical aptitude, ability to lift 60 pounds, and strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities include pre-op setup, metal flow control, crane operations, pour-off preparation, and assisting with casting. The position entails outdoor/indoor conditions and potential shifts.

Qualifications

• Must pass required testing.
• Ability to make quick decisions in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Self-starter capable of seeking input and details from resources.
• Solid mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems promptly.
• Comfort with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events.
• Good math, oral, and written communication skills.
• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate commitment to safety through actions and behaviors.
• Understand molten metal processes.
• Pre-op setup, prepping and cleaning launders, inspecting and cleaning pump wells.
• Operate transfer pump.
• Regulate metal flow.
• Proper skimming knowledge.
• Knowledge and use of overhead cranes.
• Set pour-off pot and place under preheat after run completion.
• Assist with bar handling and casting operations.
• Light maintenance duties.
• Assist in breakdown operations.
• Prepare coils for delivery.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety consciousness

Fast-paced decision making

Self-starter attitude

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Adaptability

Math and communication skills

Physical stamina

Job description

Subsidiary

Superior Aluminum Alloys

Overview

Annual Salary - 75k+

General operation of Rod Mill.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrated commitment to safety through actions and behaviors
• Understanding of Molten Metal
• Pre op Setup ( Prep & Clean Launders, Inspect & Clean Pump well )
• Operation of Transfer pump
• Regulate Metal Flow
• Proper knowledge of Skimming
• Knowledge and use of Overhead Cranes
• Responsible for setting Pour off Pot & Putting under Preheat after Run is Complete
• Assist with Bar Handling & Casting Operations
• Light maintenance duties
• Assist in break down operations
• Prep Coils for Delivery
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Must receive passing score on required testing
• Ability to make quick decisions in fast-paced, team-oriented work environment
• Possess a self-starter quality for seeking input and details from resources
• Solid mechanical aptitude and a desire to problem solve
• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner
• Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events
• Must have good math skills, as well as oral and written communication skills
• Must be able to lift 60 pounds
• Possess a willingness to work in cold/hot outside conditions as well as hot inside conditions

Steel Dynamics, Inc., and all affiliated entities are equal opportunity employers.