Refractory Ladle Bricker, BRS

U. S. Steel is seeking a skilled Refractory Ladle Bricker to join our team at Big River Steel. As a Refractory Ladle Bricker, you will be responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient operation of the ladle bricking stand, following all safety, environmental, and quality requirements.

• Ensure Safety, Environmental, Quality requirements and ResponsibleSteel requirements are followed.
• Capable of safely and efficiently operating a remote overhead crane and a forklift.
• Ensure good housekeeping practices are carried out on the stand and surrounding areas.
• Capable of following a bricking scheme to safely reline ladles so they can be placed back into service.
• Support other areas in Refractory and the Shop as needed to strengthen BRS profitability and continual improvement.
• Assist maintenance with any repairs in the ladle bricking area.

• Quality, detail, and safety oriented; mechanically inclined and self-motivated.
• Good insight into team dynamics with strong verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work without direct supervision.
• High School diploma or equivalent; college degree a plus.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in a heavy manufacturing environment.
• Previous related experience preferred.

Environment is typical for a steel mill refractory area, with extreme temperatures, high noise levels, and dusty areas. Physically demanding work and the ability to routinely lift and move heavy objects in this environment will be required during the shift.

Typical shifts are 4 on 4 off 12 hours, which rotate from days to nights. This results in working some weekends, holidays, and overtime.