Z-Mill Floor Operator

North American Stainless; Ghent (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

North American Stainless is seeking a ZMill Floor Operator to ensure mill-level tasks meet production needs. This role requires responsibility for loading and unloading coils, inspecting strips, and maintaining safety protocols.

Applicants must have a High School Diploma or GED and strong communication skills. The position involves physical activities including lifting and adjusting machinery components, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to learn, adapt, and retain information.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate material movement and roll grinding.
• Load and unload coils onto the machine.
• Inspect the strip per work instructions.
• Maintain housekeeping standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Mobility in plant

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

The ZMill Floor Operator is responsible for the floor level tasks on the mill. Standard Work instructions are to be understood and followed.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Coordinate and communicate with material movement and roll grinding to ensure necessary coils and mill roll needs for the production shift are met.
• Loading and unloading coils onto the machine.
• Change rolls and backing shafts as needed.
• Inspect the strip per work instructions.
• Data entry into P.C.'s.
• Maintain housekeeping standards.

SUPPLEMENTAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Other duties as assigned.
• Participation in relevant continuous improvement programs.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum: High School Diploma or GED required.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Mobility in plant.
• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, etc.
• Frequent use of hands for technical tasks.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Occasionally push and/or pull up to 100 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 or defect in any protective equipment or clothing to the Supervisor or Manager immediately.
• Use or wear required equipment, protective devices or clothing:
• Safety shoes.
• Safety glasses.
• Hearing protection.
• Hard Hat.
• Additional personal protective equipment may include:
• Respirators – requires a clean shaven face to comply with company policies and 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, regulations or company policy.
• Follow all Lockout-Tagout (LOTO) guidelines for designated machines.
• 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 the 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.