Operator - Melt Shop

SSAB is one of the largest North American producers of steel plate and coil, serving many industrial markets including energy, construction, agriculture and transportation.  SSAB operates five state of the art facilities strategically located in key regions across the U.S. 
SSAB has nearly 1,200 highly skilled employees in the U.S.  Jobs at SSAB range from machine operators and sales people to advanced engineers and corporate professionals in HR, finance and more.  SSAB offers challenging careers and comprehensive benefit program designed to keep employees and their families healthy and secure.

Develop and implement procedures to inspect incoming scrap to ensure that it meets our purchase specifications.  Track scrap quality issues pertaining to incoming scrap. Ensure that Scrap Yard is operated in a safe, efficient and a cost effective manner. Continuously improve standard operating procedures to reduce costs, delays and improve production and quality. Support each area of the primary end as directed by the Superintendent to ensure they meet all department goals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Maintain a safe and clean work space
• Follow established safety rules and regulations
• Recognize, avoid, and where possible eliminate hazards within the workplace
• Attention to detail
• Perform various tasks to set up, operate, monitor, troubleshoot, and perform preventative maintenance on assigned machines
• Perform periodic checks on equipment and solve problems as detected
• Work with others in order to ensure that equipment is in proper working order

QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong commitment to safety and active participation in safety oriented work culture

• Self-motivated with strong work ethics
• Ability to work solo and as part of a team
• Ability to work with minimum supervision
• Ability to work in hot and cold environments
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment

• Willing to perform repetitive tasks for extended periods

• Good communication skills

Preferred:

• 2 years of heavy industrial experience, preferably in metal industries
• Masonry and mechanical/electrical experience
• Experience operating overhead crane, forklift, and bobcat

Education

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

WHAT WE OFFER

• Bonuses
• Profit sharing
• 401(k) with 5% employer match
• 10 paid holidays
• Vacation
• Excellent, affordable benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Challenging and interesting work
• Friendly and inclusive workplace

SSAB's vision is a stronger, lighter and more sustainable world.
SSAB's values form the guiding principals of our company. 
They shape our culture and characteristics.  They serve as a compass for our actions and behavior, and describe what we stand for.  Values guide us daily in making the right choices and doing the right things.
SSAB's values are:

• Driven - Together we create value
• True - Do what is right
• Ahead - Future in mind