Production Operator

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.

SSAB is seeking a Production Operator for its Axis, Alabama facility. This position performs all tasks involved in the production of SSAB steel in the area in which assigned. The position follows standard work methods and practices safe work habits to ensure production is as efficient and safe as possible.

 

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
• Willing to perform repetitive tasks for extended periods.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Competencies and Experience

Required

• Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision
• Basic mechanical skills and aptitude
• Organized and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Conscientious with a good attendance record
• Adheres to company core values of honesty, fairness, integrity, and trustworthiness
• Able to work well with others and committed to team concept
• Analytical skills
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal communications skills, written and verbal
• Demonstrates strong work ethic and displays a high degree of professionalism
• Display strong attention to detail
• Must be able to work at a fast pace
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Preferred

• 3+ years of industrial experience
• Prior experience in heavy industry, construction or similar field
• Prior experience operating cab crane, forklift, hand torch and hilti gun

　Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Ability to work rotating 12 hr. shifts (nights, days, weekends, holidays)
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks for extended periods
• Must be able to stand, lift, bend, twist, walk and reach frequently
• Must be able to balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb frequently
• Must be able to wear safety equipment and/or clothing for protection (PPE) daily
• Must be able to work in a high noise environment where the use of hearing protection is required
• Must be able to work in confined areas, high places, and around equipment in motion
• Must be able to work indoors/outdoors and in extreme hot or cold conditions
• Must be able to work amid fumes, dust, dirt, and smoke
• Must be able to work amid mechanical, electrical, and chemical hazards
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs
• Must have depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
• Must have the vision capability to see near, midrange, far and peripheral
• Must be able to talk and hear person to person, on the phone/radio and in a group setting

Education

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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