Operator - Blast & Paint

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. As an Operator, you will monitor the operations of plates being set on the roll line via the auto cranes, the shot blaster and paint system. The Operator will ensure upkeep and adequate supplies of consumables to ensure the safe and continuous operation of the Blast and Paint Line.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Follow all company and department safety rules Attend all company required safety and environmental trainings Complete in a timely manner departmental safety observations Help write and update JSA's and participate in hazard assessments Keep work area clean and orderly Assist in departmental housekeeping Operate mobile equipment to unload and transport to designated storage areas: totes, supersacks and or drums of Shot, Paint, Solvent and other consumables Monitor operational levels of consumables for the Shot Blaster and Paint System and replenish to ensure a continuous operation Monitor the operational functionality of the Plate Pre-Heater, Shot Blaster and Paint System Monitor the surface cleanliness of plate exiting the Shot Blaster Monitor the paint quality of plate exiting the Paint System Adhere to applicable QSP's and industry standards Must be able to recognize defects in the product Complete PM's, generate work orders and assist maintenance during breakdowns, outages and down days Must be capable of operating a 10-ton service crane Must be trained as a second competent person to assist in lockout of equipment

QUALIFICATIONS

Competencies and Experience Required:

High school diploma or equivalent Minimum of two years of heavy industrial experience, preferably in metal industries Basic computer skills Trainable to operate mobile equipment Trainable to operate overhead cranes Good oral and written communication skills Team building attitude and good people skills Ability to handle several tasks at a time Ability to adjust well to changing job responsibilities Works well with a team-oriented work force Understanding of quality systems and customer needs Working knowledge of OSHA safety regulations in an industrial environment

Preferred:

AS or BS degree Four or more years of heavy industrial experience Heat treating experience

• quench & temper, normalize Experience with Microsoft office applications Maintenance experience Overhead crane operation
• in-cab and remote Basic knowledge of metallurgy

OUR OFFER

At SSAB we strive for a diverse and inclusive environment. We use our values

• driven, true and ahead
• in making everyday decisions, keeping the customer at the heart of what we do.

This makes us all team players, each with the drive to improve. When joining SSAB you will become part of an organization of passionate problem solvers working together on important challenges. We will support your growth by providing a safe and friendly workplace that contributes to work-life balance. If you set out to achieve it, at SSAB you will have the possibility of broadening your skills and grow within your field or beyond. We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees: Bonuses Profit sharing 401(k) with 5% employer match 10 paid holidays Vacation Excellent, affordable benefits Tuition reimbursement Challenging and interesting work 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