Machine Operator I at BlueScope Steel North America in Marietta, GA

Company Description

BlueScope Coated Products is one of the largest coil coating companies in the United States, with facilities across the country. With more than four decades of expertise providing painted metal coils and toll processing services for industries in the construction and consumer product markets, we pride ourselves on delivering premium quality, reliable service, and ongoing innovation to our customers.

Under general supervision, the Machine Operator fulfills several different operator roles. Position placement is determined based on the needs of the business. These roles include:

• Wet Section Operator: responsible for operating the wet section equipment in accordance with wet section operating parameters.
• Coater Assistant: responsible for supporting the Finish Coater operators in efficiently and safely operating the coating equipment and maintaining the finish coater rooms.
• Prime Coater Operator: responsible for the safe operation of the dual head Prime Coater machine.
• Entry End Operator: responsible for operating the entry end equipment where raw material is fed into the line.
• Exit End Operator. Responsible for operating exit end equipment where finished product is recoiled prior to being packaged.
• Finish Coater A Operator: responsible for the safe operation of the single head roll coater in the Finish A room.
• Finish Coater B Operator: responsible for the safe operation of the dual head roll coater in the Finish B room.

Qualifications:

Minimum:

• High School diploma or equivalent (GED)
• One year of Manufacturing Experience
• Knowledge of basic hand and power tools
• Ability to pass a background check and drug test as a condition of employment

Preferred:

• 6+ months of experience operating mobile equipment in a manufacturing environment

Skills & Competencies:

• Basic computer skills
• Time Management – prioritizing work to meet internal and/or external customer demands
• Detail Oriented – ensures accuracy of product and documentation to meet internal and/or external customer demands
• Good communication skills
• Mobile equipment operations skills

Language Skills**:The ability to read and comprehend documents including safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals and simple correspondence. Also, the ability to communicate information in small group situations to other employees. Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as fractions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Reasoning Ability:** The ability to apply common sense understanding to perform work instructions that are furnished in written, oral or diagram form. The ability to solve problems which, involve multiple variables in a standard situation. Other Skills & Abilities: Incumbent is required to drive a forklift operate an overhead crane and use various power tools. The incumbent must be trained and capable of assuming the position of payoff operator when necessary. The incumbent should also be capable of recognizing metal defects.

Physical Demands:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand; sit; bend; stoop; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance. The employee will be required to be capable of lifting a minimum weight of 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close-up and distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.Work EnvironmentWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee performs near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and extreme cold or heat. The noise level in the work environment is considered moderate.

Additional Information The preceding job responsibilities and tasks were designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by associates in this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job duties and responsibilities required of associates assigned to this job. Associates may be required to perform other duties as assigned. Additional job competencies, individual goals, and performance measurements are set at the department level.

The benefits are just as rewarding as the work at BlueScope. To support our goal, we offer a total compensation plan and an outstanding benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement.

EEO: Employer/M/F/Disabled/Protected Veteran

BlueScope is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status, as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.