Rod Mill Utility (Entry Level)

at Sterling Steel Company, LLC in Sterling, Illinois, United States

Job Description

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Perform a wide range of duties in various areas of the Rod Mill DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: • Work in accordance with all applicable Safe Job Procedures and standard practices • Maintain a safe and clean work environment • Assist other Rod Mill employees • Shovels scale • Clean sluiceways • Cut scrap • Identify and record any problems relating to the product, process and the quality system • Assist on roll, changes and section changes • Assist in cleaning cobbles and investigations • Operate remote control crane and tractor as needed • Learn basic tasks of all jobs in the Rod Mill • Provide necessary coverage during breaks and absences • Perform basic equipment maintenance • Assists Maintenance to maintain/repair equipment including retrieval of parts and tools • May be assigned work as required in other areas of Sterling Steel Company SSC EMPLOYEES ARE EXPECTED TO: • Self-assign work and remain productive without constant supervision • Initiate action to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformity related to product, process, and the system. • Initiate, recommend or provide solutions through designated channels • Train for other positions and apply for promotions when available MUST BE WILLING & ABLE TO WORK IN THE FOLLOWING ENVIRONMENT: • Extreme temperatures • Heights • Confined spaces • Wearing P.P.E. (hard hat, gloves, boots, ear plugs, uniform, etc) • Without access to cell phones, music devices, etc… • 12-hour shirts • Rotating schedules including nights, weekends & holidays EXPERIENCE: • Previous production/manufacturing experience preferred • Use of similar tools and machinery preferred • Steel industry experience not required but helpful REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to use tools such as brooms, shovels, cables, chains, torches, etc. SSC is Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veteran/Disability Employer