Machine Operator

Position: Machine Operator I
Company Description

For over 100 years, Blue Scope continues to build on our reputation of quality brands and products, leading technology and a customer-first spirit. Through our global brands, we are one of the largest manufacturers of building solutions in the world. Our diverse, bright and inspired workforce is committed to bettering the communities we serve through breakthrough thinking and innovations. Your goals, ideas and perspective can help shape our future - we look forward to hearing them!

Compensation Range:

For over 100 years, Blue Scope continues to build on our reputation of quality brands and products, leading technology and a customer-first spirit. Through our global brands, we are one of the largest manufacturers of building solutions in the world. Our diverse, bright and inspired workforce is committed to bettering the communities we serve through breakthrough thinking and innovations. Your goals, ideas and perspective can help shape our future - we look forward to hearing them!

The position requires rotation every 30 days. 1st shift (6 am to 6 pm) and 3rd shift (6 pm to 6 am).

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

* Responsible for the overall operation of the exit section of the paint line, including speed, steering and tension adjustments. Monitors the operating conditions to verify that line tension and drive systems are operating properly.

* Responsible for inspection of the strip surface through the entire exit section of the paint line identification of defective product. This includes determining whether a condition is evolving from the incoming material or being created by the paint line process.

* Responsible for safely cutting and discharging finished coils from the exit section of the paint line

* Responsible for quarantining defective product (using the HFI process), obtaining representative samples of defective product and notifying Quality Control when non-conforming conditions exist

* Responsible for understanding and complying with the fundamental principles associated with the Quality and Environment Management Systems in place

* Communicates daily with internal personnel from Maintenance, Operations and Quality Control to help resolve any problems and help achieve company goals
* (If in the even of an abnormal occurrence) and employee feels uncomfortable, unsure or unable to safely correct an issue, that employee must contact a member of plant leadership for assistance prior to attempting to correct the issue.

Environmental Impacts of this Position

* The Machine Operator I has a responsibility to take all foreseeable precautions to avoid environmental impacts, while performing daily duties, such as: oil containment and good housekeeping practices.

Qualification Requirements:

* To perform satisfactorily in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

* The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

* Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with certain disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or

Experience:

* High school diploma or equivalent required

* Basic computer skills are a big plus

* Candidate must have good communication skills

Language

Skills:

* 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 and percentages.

Reasoning Ability:

* Ability to, apply common sense understanding to perform work instructions that are furnished in written, oral or diagram form.

* Also, the ability to, solve problems that involve multiple variables in a standard situation.

Other Skills & Abilities:

* Incumbent is required to drive a forklift and use power tools. The incumbent should also possess basic computer (data entry) skills and should be capable of recognizing metal defects.

Physical Demands:

* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.

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