Mill Floor Operator
North American Stainless, Frankfort, KY, United States
General Job Description
First and foremost, working safely. Keeping yourself and the people working around you safe is top priority for the Hot Mill. Safety is everyone's responsibility.
Inspections and daily checks of the machinery associated with the Mill Bay in the Flat Products Hot Mill. This includes the equipment and operation of the Furnace Discharge, Hot Scale Breaker, Roughing Mill, Crop Shear, Finishing Mill, Downcoiler and Plate Line. The Floor Operator works at the floor level in order to obtain the proper levels of quality and productivity.
Recording equipment readings and monitoring the auxiliary equipment that is located in the Mill Bay. This includes the hydraulic and lubrication systems that feed the machines listed above.
Quality inspections of the hot strip, which is done by stopping the end of a finished coil on the roll line prior to it being coiled. The Floor Operator will visually inspect the strip for defects, as well as checking the strip dimensionally.
Daily operation of mobile equipment, predominately overhead cranes and fork trucks.
This role is expected to have a strong work ethic, show a willingness to learn, be able to take direction and communicate clearly, work well independently and on teams, think on your feet, routinely demonstrate initiative, have the desire to advance to a leadership role.
Essential Job Functions
Daily monitoring, inspections, and operation of the Furnace delivery, HSB, Roughing Mill, Crop Shear, Finishing Mill, Downcoiler and plate line equipment at the floor level utilizing all applicable work instructions.
Complete Roughing Mill, Finishing Mill, and Downcoiler check lists minimum of once per shift, notifying proper personnel of any abnormalities or problems.
Complete hydraulic and lubrication check list minimum of twice per shift, notifying proper personnel of any abnormalities or problems.
Perform visual scale pit pump checks minimum of once per shift.
Perform the down coiler pinch roll inspection/grinding every campaign or as required.
Changing roughing mill work rolls and back‑up rolls and inspecting inside roughing mill housing at specified intervals.
Changing roughing mill wipers, roll cooling nozzles and descaling nozzles.
Changing finishing mill work rolls and back‑up rolls and inspecting inside finishing mill housing at specified intervals.
Changing finishing mill wipers, roll cooling nozzles and furnace coiler site glasses as necessary.
Operating torches, oxy‑acetylene and plasma, for scrap cutting and handling.
Perform automatic banding machine and coil marking checks and maintenance as required, including replacement of banding material, and clips, and tags.
Perform strip inspection and dimensional checks as required.
Operating overhead crane and fork truck for functions such as moving finished product, dumping crop buckets, rejecting slabs, removing defective material from machine, cleaning out scale pits, loading/unloading operational materials, and moving equipment around the Mill Bay, as required.
Perform crane inspections daily.
Take inventory or plate, scrap, and spare parts as required.
Properly identifying coils and plates.
Assist Furnace Entry with Slab Receiving and Campaign marking when needed.
Maintaining good house‑keeping on a daily basis, as well as house‑keeping and maintenance work as assigned.
Follow all work instructions, guidelines, and safety rules given by North American Stainless.
Complete finishing mill check list minimum of once per shift, notifying proper personnel of any abnormalities or problems.
Complete down coiler check list minimum of once per shift, notifying proper personnel of any abnormalities or problems.
Scrap cutting and handling.
Change automatic bander material as required.
Perform all required checks on the coil marking machine.
Dumping crop buckets as required.
Clean out scale pits as required.
Clean cameras as required.
Reject slabs as required.
Assist operators with cobble clean up.
Load/unload operational material as required.
Supplemental Job Functions
Other duties as assigned
Participation in relevant continuous improvement programs.
Minimum Education, Skills and Experience
Minimum of High School Degree or Equivalent (GED), basic computer skills, and strong communication skills.
Physical Abilities Required
Mobility in plant
While performing the duties of (this job), the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, etc.
The employee is frequently required to make use of their hands for technical tasks
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 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 of or defect in any protective equipment or clothing to the Supervisor or Manager immediately
Use or wear the equipment, protective devices or clothing that is required to be used or worn:
Safety shoes
Safety glasses
Hearing protection
Hard Hat
Some areas may require additional personal protective equipment such as:
Respirators; the respirator requires you to be clean shaven in order to comply with company policies and procedures as well as 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 and Regulations or Company policy
Must follow all Lock out Tag out (LOTO) guidelines for designated machines
Must 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 your 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
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First and foremost, working safely. Keeping yourself and the people working around you safe is top priority for the Hot Mill. Safety is everyone's responsibility.
Inspections and daily checks of the machinery associated with the Mill Bay in the Flat Products Hot Mill. This includes the equipment and operation of the Furnace Discharge, Hot Scale Breaker, Roughing Mill, Crop Shear, Finishing Mill, Downcoiler and Plate Line. The Floor Operator works at the floor level in order to obtain the proper levels of quality and productivity.
Recording equipment readings and monitoring the auxiliary equipment that is located in the Mill Bay. This includes the hydraulic and lubrication systems that feed the machines listed above.
Quality inspections of the hot strip, which is done by stopping the end of a finished coil on the roll line prior to it being coiled. The Floor Operator will visually inspect the strip for defects, as well as checking the strip dimensionally.
Daily operation of mobile equipment, predominately overhead cranes and fork trucks.
This role is expected to have a strong work ethic, show a willingness to learn, be able to take direction and communicate clearly, work well independently and on teams, think on your feet, routinely demonstrate initiative, have the desire to advance to a leadership role.
Essential Job Functions
Daily monitoring, inspections, and operation of the Furnace delivery, HSB, Roughing Mill, Crop Shear, Finishing Mill, Downcoiler and plate line equipment at the floor level utilizing all applicable work instructions.
Complete Roughing Mill, Finishing Mill, and Downcoiler check lists minimum of once per shift, notifying proper personnel of any abnormalities or problems.
Complete hydraulic and lubrication check list minimum of twice per shift, notifying proper personnel of any abnormalities or problems.
Perform visual scale pit pump checks minimum of once per shift.
Perform the down coiler pinch roll inspection/grinding every campaign or as required.
Changing roughing mill work rolls and back‑up rolls and inspecting inside roughing mill housing at specified intervals.
Changing roughing mill wipers, roll cooling nozzles and descaling nozzles.
Changing finishing mill work rolls and back‑up rolls and inspecting inside finishing mill housing at specified intervals.
Changing finishing mill wipers, roll cooling nozzles and furnace coiler site glasses as necessary.
Operating torches, oxy‑acetylene and plasma, for scrap cutting and handling.
Perform automatic banding machine and coil marking checks and maintenance as required, including replacement of banding material, and clips, and tags.
Perform strip inspection and dimensional checks as required.
Operating overhead crane and fork truck for functions such as moving finished product, dumping crop buckets, rejecting slabs, removing defective material from machine, cleaning out scale pits, loading/unloading operational materials, and moving equipment around the Mill Bay, as required.
Perform crane inspections daily.
Take inventory or plate, scrap, and spare parts as required.
Properly identifying coils and plates.
Assist Furnace Entry with Slab Receiving and Campaign marking when needed.
Maintaining good house‑keeping on a daily basis, as well as house‑keeping and maintenance work as assigned.
Follow all work instructions, guidelines, and safety rules given by North American Stainless.
Complete finishing mill check list minimum of once per shift, notifying proper personnel of any abnormalities or problems.
Complete down coiler check list minimum of once per shift, notifying proper personnel of any abnormalities or problems.
Scrap cutting and handling.
Change automatic bander material as required.
Perform all required checks on the coil marking machine.
Dumping crop buckets as required.
Clean out scale pits as required.
Clean cameras as required.
Reject slabs as required.
Assist operators with cobble clean up.
Load/unload operational material as required.
Supplemental Job Functions
Other duties as assigned
Participation in relevant continuous improvement programs.
Minimum Education, Skills and Experience
Minimum of High School Degree or Equivalent (GED), basic computer skills, and strong communication skills.
Physical Abilities Required
Mobility in plant
While performing the duties of (this job), the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, etc.
The employee is frequently required to make use of their hands for technical tasks
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 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 of or defect in any protective equipment or clothing to the Supervisor or Manager immediately
Use or wear the equipment, protective devices or clothing that is required to be used or worn:
Safety shoes
Safety glasses
Hearing protection
Hard Hat
Some areas may require additional personal protective equipment such as:
Respirators; the respirator requires you to be clean shaven in order to comply with company policies and procedures as well as 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 and Regulations or Company policy
Must follow all Lock out Tag out (LOTO) guidelines for designated machines
Must 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 your 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
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