Steel Mill Maintenance Technician

The Specialist is a senior-level shop employee who functions at a high level of capacity in several key areas, including acting as turn leader (where appropriate), having expertise with all equipment - plus troubleshooting, being available to assist in other shops, performing preventive equipment maintenance, and handling certain administrative/recordkeeping functions.

Follow all standard operating procedures regarding equipment and applications of product

Regularly perform specialty applications, e.g., iron ladles, steel ladles, tundishes

Assist in the rotation of product inventory and minimize usage of consumables.

Understand all equipment operations; keep equipment clean and in working order

Perform advanced preventive maintenance of all equipment

Perform advanced troubleshooting of all equipment

Supervise work team during shift

Communicate with Service Manager regarding performance or policy compliance issues

Record consumable parts usage and monitor inventory of parts

Complete turn paperwork and submit it as required by Service Manager

Maintain recordkeeping and field trial reports

Assist in orientation process for new hires

Demonstrate proper equipment usage and knowledge of product application

Demonstrate preventive maintenance and actively advocate safety awareness

Lead by example regarding policy compliance, standard operating procedures, etc.

Respond to emergency equipment call outs

Accept temporary fill in work at other shops, including, e.g., for blast furnaces and steel ladles

Maintain a professional, high profile with the customer

Assist in new trials provide feedback to Service and other managers

Assist in the testing of new products, provide feedback

Identify new sales opportunities, suggest new ideas

• Safety – Actively participate in our on-going safety culture which include the following:
• Follow All Safety Requirements of the Host Mill
• Clarity Net
• Near Miss Reporting
• Risk Assessment
• Stop Card Program

Actively participates in the implementation of sustainable improvement processes, such as 5S, Kaizen, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Daily Management Control, Standard Work and Problem Solving.

Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent.

Knowledge: Progressive experience in Service positions, previous steel-making or other related experience.  Experienced with hydraulics, pneumatics, electricity and electronics, personal computer, and lasers.  Thorough knowledge of Company products, applications and equipment for each task.

Skills & Abilities: Outstanding technical, mechanical, plus leadership/influence, performance management basics, communication, interpersonal, adaptability, ability to learn quickly and work independently, initiative, integrity, customer and quality focus, analysis and judgment/problem-solving, safety awareness and planning and organizing. Must be able to operate equipment such as forklift, gun, caster equipment, wire feeder, laser, SEQUAD, Mag-O-Star, etc. 

Physical & Mental: Ability to lift to 50 pounds (or more in certain shops).  Must be able to withstand the physical pressures of constant standing, walking, bending, climbing, kneeling, crouching, reaching, sitting, extremes of hot and cold, as well as carrying, lifting, pushing and pulling heavy objects.  Must be able to gather data, draw conclusions and handle a high level of stress. General: May require working rotating shifts, emergency call outs, and overtime. Must wear all required safety gear.  May be requested to travel.

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