Ladle Gate 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.

POSITION PURPOSE
Ladle gate maintenance operators are expected to safely maintain the ladle gates, inspect ladles for issues with refractory or mechanical components, and communicate issue within the refractory team.  Operators are expected to actively participate in the SSAB safety program.   Some amount of paperwork and written communication is required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
•    Ensure safe working conditions and the safe operation of ladles
•    Participate in SSAB safety programs, audits and reviews
•    Maintain/turn ladle gates and components, ladle lips and plugs
•    Inspect the hot face of refractory and notify appropriate management of issues or concerns
•    Maintain a clean, organized and stocked work area
•    Utilize established documentation systems (logs, emails, paperwork, etc.) to communicate all relevant information to the refractory and management team
•    Complete ladle tear out profiles
•    Work closely with the refractory team leader and shift coordinator to minimize down time and improve equipment reliability
•    Participate in improvement and organization projects
•    Assist in refractory installations as needed/scheduled by the refractory team leader

QUALIFICATIONS
Competencies and Experience
Required:
•    Mechanical aptitude
•    Basic Microsoft experience or aptitude/willingness to learn
Preferred:
•    Experience with ladles or refractories a plus

Education
Required:
•    High School diploma or equivalent

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES / DIRECT REPORTS
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

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