Production Operator

2 days ago


Des Moines, Iowa, United States SSAB Full time
Job Title: Production Operator

America Needs Steel: We Need YOU
$75,000 avg. 1st Year Earnings
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 programs designed to keep employees and their families healthy and secure.

Job Purpose:

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. This position requires working on rotating swing shifts.


Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Know and follow all safety rules and evacuation routes in the area.
  • Learn and follow the standard operating procedures and safe operating practices (JSA/SOP) within the department.
  • Develop and use sound operating skills through the departmental skills progression.
  • Work in an operational, hands-on capacity.
  • Operate and maintain the equipment for daily operations in the department.
  • Cross-train and learn all functions of the department and become proficient in each.
  • React effectively to unplanned events and deal with conflicting demands.
  • Perform routine preventative maintenance and troubleshooting on equipment.
  • Verify, document and enter data.
  • Act as a team member.

Qualifications:
  • Education and Experience:
    • High school diploma, GED or HSE equivalent
  • Preferred Education:
    • Associates degree or certificate in mechanical field or electrical field
  • Required Experience:
    • Basic mechanical skills and aptitude.
    • Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office suite.
    • Good interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
    • Conscientious with a good attendance record.
    • Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision.
  • Preferred Experience:
    • Minimum of 3 years industrial experience.
    • Experience in heavy industry, construction or similar field.
    • Prior experience operating cab crane, forklift, hand torches.

Working Conditions:
  • The position requires the following vision and hearing capabilities:
    • Talking person to person, on the phone, and/or in group settings.
    • Hearing in person, on the phone, and/or in group settings.
    • Vision at near, mid, and far range.
    • Peripheral vision and depth perception.
  • The employee will frequently be required to:
    • Stand, walk, sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
    • Twist at waist level, reach above shoulder level, reach at and/or below waist level.
    • Use both hands for grasping, fingering, gripping and feeling textures and temperatures.
    • Lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
    • Perform repetitive tasks for extended periods.
  • The employee will occasionally be required to:
    • Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
  • The employee will work in the following conditions:
    • Extreme hot and cold conditions.
    • Wet and humid conditions.
    • Amid fumes, dust, dirt, and smoke.
    • In confined areas and heights/high places.
    • Near moving parts of heavy machinery, equipment in motion and high voltage equipment.
    • Amid noise.
    • Amid mechanical, electrical, and chemical hazards and industrial magnets.
    • While wearing safety equipment and/or clothing for protection from hazards.

Benefits:
  • Excellent Pay with Additional Bonus.
  • Very Affordable Health Insurance.
  • Blue Cross/Blue Shield Medical.
  • CVS/Caremark Prescription.
  • Delta Dental.
  • Superior Vision.
  • 401(k) with Employer Match.
  • Profit Sharing.
  • 10 Paid Holidays.
  • Vacation.
  • Company Paid Life Insurance, STD and LTD.
  • Optional Life, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA); Healthcare and Dependent Care.
  • Tuition Reimbursement.
  • Employee Assistance Program.

SSAB's Vision and Values:
  • Driven - Together we create value.
  • True - Do what is right.
  • Ahead - Future in mind.

Other Details:
  • Pay Type Hourly.

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