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Job DetailsProject Engineer IV – Steel Manufacturing
Job DetailsOptimus Steel LLC seeks a Project Engineer IV – Steel Manufacturing responsible for planning, executing, and optimizing engineering and capital projects within a steel manufacturing facility. Duties include: designing and commissioning hot rolling mill and melt shop systems; analyzing equipment performance; conducting root cause analysis; managing predictive/preventive maintenance; programming PLCs; preparing technical documentation; coordinating cross-functional teams; and ensuring compliance with OSHA and industry codes (ASME, API, ANSI).
Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related engineering field. 5 years of experience in engineering in the steel manufacturing industry, including 2 years in rolling mill operations and 2 years managing capital projects. Special Skills: Experience with rolling mill automation systems (e.g., PRIMETALS, Russula or equivalent), SAP, IBA, and process optimization tools.
To apply, send your resume to Preeti Lukose, Optimus Steel LLC, 25219 Kuykendahl Rd, #290, Tomball, TX 77375 or email: preeti.lukose@optimus-
Optimus Steel LLC seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer II in Vidor, TX to Design and modify mechanical equipment used in steel manufacturing. Use Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD to create 3D models and 2D technical drawings. Conduct field measurements, verify vendor drawings, and update documentation. Support capital projects by preparing redlines and layout sketches. Coordinate with engineering and maintenance teams during equipment installation. Organize technical files in systems like OneDrive, SAP, and Procore.
Minimum Requirements:
To apply, send your resume to Preeti Lukose, Optimus Steel LLC, 25219 Kuykendahl Rd, #290, Tomball, TX 77375 or email: preeti.lukose@optimus-
Optimus Steel LLC seeks a Electrical Process Engineer in Vidor, TX for maintaining and troubleshooting high-voltage electrical systems (13.8kV–34.5kV), programming VFDs (e.g., Siemens, ABB, Allen Bradley, Yaskawa), performing diagnostics using tools such as Baker AWA or Megger, updating electrical schematics using AutoCAD, and ensuring compliance with OSHA and NFPA 70E. Will supervise electrical installations and coordinate technicians and contractors. Must be willing to relocate to within 10 miles of the Vidor, TX site. Remote or long-distance commuting is not permitted.
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Electromechanical Engineering plus 5 years of experience with high-voltage systems, motor diagnostics, VFD programming, and schematic design.
To apply, send your resume to Preeti Lukose, Optimus Steel LLC, 25219 Kuykendahl Rd, #290, Tomball, TX 77375 or email: preeti.lukose@optimus-
Optimus Steel LLC seeks a Process Automation Engineer in Vidor, TX to
Minimum Requirements:
3 years of experience in automation and control systems in a manufacturing environment, including:
To apply, send your resume to Preeti Lukose, Optimus Steel LLC, 25219 Kuykendahl Rd, #290, Tomball, TX 77375 or email: preeti.lukose@optimus-
Optimus Steel LLC seeks a Project Engineer – Meltshop Systems in Vidor, TX to manage capital projects in the Meltshop and Billet Yard, with a focus on automation, steelmaking equipment, and material handling systems. Lead cross-functional initiatives involving mechanical, structural, and automated sub-systems. Specific responsibilities include design, procurement, installation, and commissioning of Continuous Casting Machines (CCM), Ladle Refining Furnaces (LRF), Electric Arc Furnaces (EAF), billet yard systems, and QA lab automation. Must be willing to relocate to within 10 miles of the Vidor, TX site. Remote or long-distance commuting is not permitted.
Minimum Requirements:
• Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• 5 years experience in steel manufacturing projects involving CCM, EAF/LRF, pneumatic/hydraulic systems, SAP HANA/PS, MS Project, AutoCAD and either Navisworks or Recap.
To apply, send your resume to Preeti Lukose, Optimus Steel LLC, 25219 Kuykendahl Rd, #290, Tomball, TX 77375 or email: preeti.lukose@optimus-
BASIC FUNCTION:
Coordination (for the planning, execution and control of the designated capital investments in the division Annual Action Plan. Assist with control of the KPI-Key Performance Indicators related to the designated capital investments and engineering activities with strong focus in results. Activities require more than 5 years technical experience in mechanical, electrical, automation, hydraulic, piping, structural and civil works, knowledge in steel mill processes and facilities and expertise in project management.
DIMENSIONS:
1. Experience: up to 5 years of experience in heavy industrial projects
2. Responsibility: to lead inter-functional teams and provide technical expertise
3. Coordination complexity: manage capital projects up to $5 million
NATURE AND SCOPE :
Reporting directly to the Engineering Manager, This position is primarily responsible for providing technical assistance and engineering expertise in an advisory staff relationship to the division, involving a substantial commitment of company resources and time.
Wages & Benefits
Optimus Steel has a competitive benefit package.
Medical/Prescription
Dental, Vision, Health & Dependent Care FSA
401K, Company match
Basic Life/Accident Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Qualifications for this position include a four-year from an accredited institution in an Engineering discipline and a minimum of 5 years of experience in a steelmaking environment preferably. The incumbent should possess the knowledge, abilities, and background as may be demonstrated by one with a complete engineering education and experience in heavy industrial projects.
The incumbent must be familiar with steel mill operations as well as construction requirements and limitations. and will be exposed to all aspects of mill operations, to include business management techniques, budgetary and accounting responsibilities, as well as interpersonal and supervisory skills training development programs.
BASIC FUNCTION:
Provide technical coordination support for the Melt Shop or Rolling Mill to include the development and refinement of operating procedures for the electric arc furnace, caster, rolling mills, finishing equipment, and all related auxiliary equipment, ladle, and the processing and handling of scrap and finished product.
NATURE AND SCOPE:
This position is primarily responsible for developing, refining, and communicating the engineering and operating data needed to produce billets and finished products. This position reports to the department superintendent or General Supervisor of Operations or Maintenance.
Although there are no employees reporting directly to this position, the incumbent does provide advisory and training responsibilities for other exempt and hourly production and maintenance employees. The incumbent should have a basic knowledge of metallurgy and an understanding of steel manufacturing and techniques used in the melting, refining, and casting of molten steel or modern rolling practices.
Wages & Benefits
Optimus Steel has a competitive benefit package.
Medical/Prescription
Dental, Vision, Health & Dependent Care FSA
401K, Company match
Basic Life/Accident Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
The incumbent must be able to apply engineering fundamentals to the continuous improvement efforts of production and maximize the efficiency of the overall department operation. Qualifications include possession of abilities and knowledge as may be demonstrated by one with a complete college education in Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering curriculum, as well as 3 to 5 years of related work experience.
BASIC FUNCTION:
At Optimus Steel, we are looking for team members who are seeking to grow professionally and personally, individuals who will embrace the passion of our company, which is to Strive for Perfection in Everything We Do. We are committed to investing in and challenging every Optimus team member to achieve their professional goals, to grow individually and help us as Optimus continue to expand our capabilities, capacities and footprint. As we expand, challenging work opportunities will arise. We will need the right type of talented and skilled professionals to drive the growth of our company.
Responsible for the implementation of capital investment projects, ensuring the achievement of the scope, budget and performance defined in the technical studies for civil engineering designs, from the conceptual to the detail engineering phases, calculation, drawings, material list, preparation of specifications to contract servicer for purchase, Installation, and construction.
Planning the civil engineering work, support site installation and erection activities, follow up engineering and construction contractors.
Main Responsibilities:
Background Education:
Skills:
Wages & Benefits
Optimus Steel has a competitive benefit package.
Medical/Prescription
Dental, Vision, Health & Dependent Care FSA
401K, Company match
Basic Life/Accident Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Description:
Job Summary:
The objective of the Environmental Coordinator is to provide coordination and support in the implementation and maintenance of the Optimus Environmental Management System (EMS) compliance activities throughout all departments within the Mill and ensure the continuous improvement of environmental awareness for employees and contractors. Assist with meeting environmental key performance indicators and environmental projects that support the company vision, core values, business case, environmental policy, and environmental conformance rating (ECR). This is accomplished by working closely with the Environmental Manager and other department superintendents to coordinate all environmental matters, based on knowledge of environmental regulations, and counsel of the Environmental Manager.
Requirements:
Minimum Basic Requirements for Skills, Experience and Credentials include:
Basic Function:
At Optimus Steel, we are looking for team members who are seeking to grow professionally and personally, individuals who will embrace the passion of our company, which is to Strive for Perfection in Everything We Do. We are committed to investing in and challenging every Optimus team member to achieve their professional goals, to grow individually and help us as Optimus continue to expand our capabilities, capacities and footprint. As we expand, challenging work opportunities will arise. We will need the right type of talented and skilled professionals to drive the growth of our company.
This is an opportunity to work alongside professionals from all walks of life to drive impressive results. It is not a typical desk and errand internship experience; we are looking for a hard-working, detailed-oriented, thirsty-to-learn, and dedicated individual to join our Health & Safety department.
Job Description
The Health & Safety intern will assist in the various programs to promote “SAFE PRODUCTION”.
Throughout the internship experience, you will learn how to effectively assess workplace activities for regulatory compliance, identify opportunities for improvement, implement safety improvements and strive for continuous improvements.
Not all aspects of the job are covered; may require “other duties as assigned.”
We offer flexible hours around your class schedule.
Educational and Skill Qualifications
· Junior/Senior College Student
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
· Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
· Must be detail-oriented and demonstrate excellent administrative and organizational skills.
· Proficient with Microsoft Office Suites (e.g. Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.).
Join our Talented Team! Be part of something new and exciting.
Great new opportunity for Electrical Maintenance Supervisor! This position oversees the Melt Shop Electrical maintenance department, reports to the Melt Shop Superintendent. Plan and direct safety, work, and training for all assigned employees.
Responsible for supervision of electrical maintenance personnel engaged in electrical maintenance, repair, and servicing of all existing equipment and facilities in rolling mill finishing and shipping at Beaumont Mill location.
The Melt Shop Electrical Maintenance Supervisor is primarily responsible for the supervision of melt shop electrical maintenance personnel engaged in breakdown, rebuild and preventive maintenance programs to minimize production downtime due to equipment failure. This position reports to the General Supervisor, Melt Shop maintenance. Reporting to the incumbent are approximately 12 hourly skilled electrical maintenance employees.
The incumbent is responsible for maintenance and installation of Furnance, Refractories, Casting, cranes, and other service equipment.
The incumbent is responsible for implementing and setting priorities for preventive maintenance programs which includes motor greasing, brush replacement and maintenance, cooling & filter maintenance, cycle out motors for cleaning, greasing and bearing replacement. Also has responsibility to troubleshoot and repair electronic systems including PLC’s and instrumentation.
Incumbent is responsible for subordinate selection, training, evaluation, discipline, motivation and safety. Accountable for employee compliance with established safety procedures.
Challenges for the incumbent involve minimizing production downtime by proper scheduling and planning of work. The Maintenance Supervisor checks work in progress to insure proper maintenance is being performed, anticipates problems and investigates inadequate equipment performance and takes corrective action.
Wages & Benefits
Optimus Steel has a competitive benefit package.
Medical/Prescription
Dental, Vision, Health & Dependent Care FSA
401K, Company match
Basic Life/Accident Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Under the guidance of Reliability Manager, performs in-house Predictive Maintenance (Pd.M.) services; as well as technical assistance to production, Maintenance Departments, Engineering, project management and outside consultants/contractors. Provides training when needed concerning Predictive Maintenance (Pd.M.) throughout the facility.
This position generates and oversees a predicted workload of future potential failures. The maintenance staff is responsible for correcting these potential problems, but this position may assist with troubleshooting and failure analysis to support these corrections.
Supports the vision, mission, and quality goals of Optimus Steel. Especially supports the guidance and vision of the Equipment Reliability Process (ERP).
Work conditions
Expose to grease, noise, dirt, heat, dust, and water forty to fifty percent
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Additional Responsibilities:
Detect and report faulty material, environmental hazards, and/or improper operation of plant equipment or machinery; refer questionable and unusual matters to proper supervision. Maintain work area and equipment in a clear and orderly fashion. Follow all safety regulations and practices.
Requires extensive knowledge of mechanics, controls, electricity, electronic/controls, hydraulic, and pneumatics. Requires broad specialized training equal to two years of technical college with knowledge of manufacturing and maintenance methods. Requires continuing education to procure and maintain Pd.M. skills.
Over 5 years and up to and including 7 years of work experience in mechanics, controls, electricity, electronic/controls, hydraulic, and pneumatics and structural knowledge. Experience with predictive techniques and tools and minimum level 2 in vibration, thermography, ultrasound
of the time.
Wages & Benefits
Optimus Steel has a competitive benefit package.
Medical/Prescription
Dental, Vision, Health & Dependent Care FSA
401K, Company match
Basic Life/Accident Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Basic Function:
Accountable for insuring the safe delivery of continuously improving equipment reliability. Incumbent with the operating and maintenance personnel to determine and implement improved engineered designs and procedures based on studying the operation and failures to lower costs and improve equipment reliability and energy efficiency. This position works with and supports the ERP-Equipment Reliability Process (Maintenance Management System). Activities require engineering based experience in mechanical and/or electrical equipment used in steel mill processes and facilities and demonstrated expertise in asset reliability technology and systems.
This position is primarily responsible for providing leadership, technical assistance and engineering expertise to the location. The Reliability Engineer reports directly to the Maintenance & Reliability Manager.
This position will assist with the development of maximizing the reliability of the equipment using a formal, systematic/analytical approach to troubling shooting, failure analysis, predictive/preventive maintenance, and design improvements. Lead special projects and participate in engineering activities that will improve the reliability of the equipment, optimize maintenance costs, and reduce equipment downtime.
Wages & Benefits
Optimus Steel has a competitive benefit package.
Medical/Prescription
Dental, Vision, Health & Dependent Care FSA
401K, Company match
Basic Life/Accident Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Qualifications for this position include a working knowledge of heavy manufacturing, with at least 5 years hands-on-experience in lesser positions, and have an engineering degree from an accredited college or university. The successful applicant will possess a strong motivation to lead, solve complex problems, project management skills, in order to improve reliability of mill operations.
This position reports to the Shipping Supervisor and is responsible for operating a diesel or propane powered forklift and coil loader primarily to the transfer, warehousing and inventory of wire rod and coiled rebar products from the rolling mill, the shipment of these products to the customer, and the status of products and shipments.
Tools and Equipment: Diesel or propane powered forklift, coil loader, handheld scanner, and necessary computer applications.
Materials: Billets, coiled wire rod, and rebar of various sizes and grades.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Inspects forklifts, coil loaders at the beginning of each shift, services as necessary and reports all discrepancies.
2. Operates forklift to perform several tasks.
3. Maintain traffic flow in the coal storage yard, billing all outbound products by truck, rail and barge.
4. Check each outbound truck load for accuracy. Ensure that all customer requirements have been met as requested on the shipping documentation.
5. Accurately tally and tag all inbound/outbound billets via railcar or trucks.
6. Perform cycle counts according to the posted schedule.
Wages & Benefits
Optimus Steel has a competitive benefit package.
Medical/Prescription
Dental, Vision, Health & Dependent Care FSA
401K, Company match
Basic Life/Accident Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Primary Function: Fill absences, temporary vacancies, and provide relief for Melt Shop operations lines of progressions (Melting, Casting, Refractory, and Cranes).
Tools and Equipment: Radio controlled overhead crane, forklift, brooms, shovels, wheelbarrow, oxygen carts, lances, cutting torches, jack hammer, etc.
Materials: Alloys, lime, electrodes, bricks, gunning material, etc.
Source of Supervision: Melt Cast Facilitator and First Helper/First Caster.
Direction Exercised: None
Working Procedure:
1. Assist Crews as required
2. General clean up of Melt Shop as required
3. Become proficient in entry level tasks of each line of progression in order to fill vacancies as required
Wages & Benefits
Optimus Steel has a competitive benefit package.
Medical/Prescription
Dental, Vision, Health & Dependent Care FSA
401K, Company match
Basic Life/Accident Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
At Optimus Steel, we are looking for team members who are seeking to grow professionally and personally, individuals who will embrace the passion of our company, which is to Strive for Perfection in Everything We Do. We are committed to investing in and challenging every Optimus team member to achieve their professional goals, to grow individually and help us as Optimus continue to expand our capabilities, capacities and footprint. As we expand, challenging work opportunities will arise. We will need the right type of talented and skilled professionals to drive the growth of our company.
The Civil Project Engineer reports directly to the Engineering Manager and the primary function of this position is the responsibility for the implementation of the investment in capital, ensuring the achievement of the scope, budget and performance defined in the technical studies.
Responsibilities:
Take part in the preparation and execution of the Engineering action plan.
Contribute to the preparation of the Location’s Investment Plan.
Develop technical studies of feasibility for capital investment.
Coordinate the implementation of investment in capital.
Lead investment implementation teams under own responsibility.
Guarantee that the budget, deadline, quality and scope goals proposed in the investment plan are met.
Guarantee that the investment is implemented according to the Safety and Environmental requirements.
Guarantee the performance of the implemented investment.
Qualifications and Requirements:
Wages & Benefits
Optimus Steel has a competitive benefit package.
Medical/Prescription
Dental, Vision, Health & Dependent Care FSA
401K, Company match
Basic Life/Accident Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
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Great new opportunity for Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor! This position oversees the Melt Shop Mechanical maintenance department. This position reports to the Melt Shop Superintendent. Plan and direct safety, work, and training for all assigned employees. Responsible for supervision of assigned shift engaged in maintenance, repair, and servicing of all existing mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment and facilities in the melt shop at Beaumont Mill location.
The Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor is primarily responsible for the supervision of a crew engaged in breakdown, rebuild and preventive maintenance programs to minimize production downtime due to equipment failure. This position reports to the General Supervisor, Melt Shop Maintenance. Reporting to the incumbent are approximately 19 hourly skilled maintenance electricians.
The incumbent is responsible for maintenance and installation of melt shop equipment and systems (mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic) including cranes, scrap handling equipment and other service equipment.
The Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for implementing and setting priorities for the preventive maintenance program which includes Mechanical transformers, substitutions, all Melt Shop Mechanical equipment, overhead crane Mechanical systems, PLC’s, and all Melt Shop HVAC equipment.
Incumbent is responsible for subordinate selection, training, evaluation, discipline, motivation and safety. Accountable for employee compliance with established safety procedures.
Challenges for the incumbent involve minimizing production downtime by proper scheduling and planning of work. The Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor checks work in progress to insure proper maintenance is being performed, anticipates problems and investigates inadequate equipment performance and takes corrective action.
Wages & Benefits
Optimus Steel has a competitive benefit package.
Medical/Prescription
Dental, Vision, Health & Dependent Care FSA
401K, Company match
Basic Life/Accident Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
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Great new opportunity for a Maintenance Supervisor! This position oversees the central maintenance department and its 13 maintenance employees (2 electricians, 2 multicrafts, 2 A/C techs, 4 mobile equipment mechanics, 1 water specialist, 1 mobile equipment operator, and 1 laborer). Responsible for all maintenance activities supporting Utilities, Buildings, and Grounds. Reports to the Maintenance Manager. Plan and direct safety, work, and training for all assigned employees.
Incumbent must have a strong working knowledge of the steel manufacturing methods and techniques involving the use of heavy mill machinery and related equipment. Previous qualifying experience in scrap processing, melting, casting, rolling, maintenance, finishing, shipping/warehouse operations, and supervisory/facilitation a must.
Wages & Benefits
Optimus Steel has a competitive benefit package.
Medical/Prescription
Dental, Vision, Health & Dependent Care FSA
401K, Company match
Basic Life/Accident Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Great new opportunity for an AC Technician! The ideal candidate will perform maintenance and repair operations necessary to maintain and install air conditioning, heating and refrigeration units.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills of personnel so classified.
Wages & Benefits
Optimus Steel has a competitive benefit package.
Medical/Prescription
Dental, Vision, Health & Dependent Care FSA
401K, Company match
Basic Life/Accident Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
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At Optimus Steel, we are looking for a highly capable IT support specialist to provide technical assistance to our staff. In this role, your duties will include ensuring optimal use of our hardware and software technologies, enhancing system performance, and securing data. You will also be required to travel to our remote locations in order to perform installations and ensure proper setup.
To ensure success as an IT support specialist, you should possess extensive experience in providing information technology support in a fast-paced environment.
Main Responsibilities:
· Consulting with IT managers and other departments as required.
· Providing IT assistance to staff and employees.
· Training end-users on hardware functionality and software programs.
· Resolving logged errors in a timely manner.
· Updating computer software. as well as upgrading hardware and systems.
· Documenting processes and performing diagnostic tests.
· Keeping track of technological advancements and trends in IT support.
Wages & Benefits:
Optimus Steel has a competitive benefit package.
Medical/Prescription
Dental, Vision, Health & Dependent Care FSA
401K, Company match
Basic Life/Accident Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Qualifications:
· Knowledge of Microsoft Windows systems
· 3-5 years of experience as an IT support specialist.
· Exceptional ability to provide technical support and resolve queries.
· In-depth knowledge of computer hardware, software, and networks.
· Ability to determine IT needs and train end-users.
· Proficiency in IT helpdesk software, such as SysAid.
· Experience in documenting processes.
· Ability to keep up with technical innovation and trends in IT support.
· Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
BASIC FUNCTION:
Responsible for the supervision and coordination of an assigned shift of the Beaumont Steel Mill Melt Shop engaged in the production of steel, which would include electric furnace operation, ladle metallurgy station and associated duties.
NATURE AND SCOPE:
Under the direction of the Production Manager, this position is primarily accountable for the supervision of an operating shift of the Melt Shop. While the incumbent is restricted in decision making in certain areas (major breakdowns, serious labor problems, selection of materials), incumbent is given considerable latitude in the operation of the shift. This position reports to the Production Manager. Reporting to the incumbent are 15 shift employees.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
1. Responsible for production of prescribed quality of product.
2. Responsible for production of scheduled tons of steel.
3. Responsible for proper, efficient and effective work methods.
4. Responsible for proper operation and utilization of equipment to prevent
damage and minimize repair.
5. Responsible for the diagnosis and subsequent solution of breakdown
problems.
6. Responsible for employee selection, training, evaluation and discipline.
7. Responsible for administering safety programs.
8. Responsible for departmental housekeeping.
9. Responsible for carrying out corporate policy and programs.
10. Responsible for leading team activities to accomplish improvement goals.
The incumbent must have six (6) to eight (8) years experience in steel making methods and techniques to include: basic metallurgical knowledge; broad melt shop background equivalent to a complete accredited apprenticeship training in order to produce over 100 different grades of carbon, SBQ, low residual steel; experience in arc furnace, continuous casting operations, the operation of cranes and other heavy equipment, and the ability to diagnose breakdown maintenance problems and direct the maintenance repair function.
Wages & Benefits
Optimus Steel has a competitive benefit package.
Medical/Prescription
Dental, Vision, Health & Dependent Care FSA
401K, Company match
Basic Life/Accident Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Who We Are
At Optimus Steel, we are looking for team members who are seeking to grow professionally and personally, individuals who will embrace the passion of our company, which is to Strive for Perfection in Everything We Do. We are committed to investing in and challenging every Optimus team member to achieve their professional goals, to grow individually and help us as Optimus continue to expand our capabilities, capacities and footprint. As we expand, challenging work opportunities will arise. We will need the right type of talented and skilled professionals to drive the growth of our company.
Join our Talented Team! Be part of something new and exciting.
Job Description
At Optimus Steel, we are looking for team members who are seeking to grow professionally and personally, individuals who will embrace the passion of our company, which is to Strive for Perfection in Everything We Do. We are committed to investing in and challenging every Optimus team member to achieve their professional goals, to grow individually and help us as Optimus continue to expand our capabilities, capacities and footprint. As we expand, challenging work opportunities will arise. We will need the right type of talented and skilled professionals to drive the growth of our company.
Join our Talented Team! Be part of something new and exciting.
This position reports to the RM Mechanical Supervisor. He/she is responsible for setting up and operating all types of machine tools and performing all types of layout, fitting and assembly work. Other responsibilities are:
• Interprets drawings and sketches; plans determines working procedure.
• Calculates and determines dimensions, tapers, indices, and other data using shop formula and handbooks.
• Sets up and operates all types of machine tools to drill, face, cut, turn, bore, mill or shape iron, steel, alloys, non-ferrous and non-metallic materials and parts to precision tolerances and specified finishes, adjusting stops, feeds, and speeds, for efficient machining.
Qualifications for this position include a technical degree combined with 2 or more years of experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment with high level exposure to advanced process and factory automation technologies running manual machine tools along with experience using micrometers of all types and sizes.
Wages & Benefits
Optimus Steel has a competitive benefit package.
Medical/Prescription
Dental, Vision, Health & Dependent Care FSA
401K, Company match
Basic Life/Accident Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Who We Are
At Optimus Steel, we are looking for team members who are seeking to grow professionally and personally, individuals who will embrace the passion of our company, which is to Strive for Perfection in Everything We Do. We are committed to investing in and challenging every Optimus team member to achieve their professional goals, to grow individually and help us as Optimus continue to expand our capabilities, capacities and footprint. As we expand, challenging work opportunities will arise. We will need the right type of talented and skilled professionals to drive the growth of our company.
Join our Talented Team! Be part of something new and exciting.
Job Description
BASIC FUNCTION:
Provide technical coordination support for the Melt Shop or Rolling Mill to include the development and refinement of operating procedures for the electric arc furnace, caster, rolling mills, finishing equipment, and all related auxiliary equipment, ladle, and the processing and handling of scrap and finished product.
NATURE AND SCOPE:
This position is primarily responsible for developing, refining, and communicating the engineering and operating data needed to produce billets and finished products. This position reports to the department superintendent or General Supervisor of Operations or Maintenance.
Although there are no employees reporting directly to this position, the incumbent does provide advisory and training responsibilities for other exempt and hourly production and maintenance employees. The incumbent should have a basic knowledge of metallurgy and an understanding of steel manufacturing and techniques used in the melting, refining, and casting of molten steel or modern rolling practices.
The incumbent must be able to apply engineering fundamentals to the continuous improvement efforts of production and maximize the efficiency of the overall department operation. Qualifications include possession of abilities and knowledge as may be demonstrated by one with a complete college education in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related engineering curriculum, as well as 3 to 5 years of related work experience.
Wages & Benefits
Optimus Steel has a competitive benefit package.
Medical/Prescription
Dental, Vision, Health & Dependent Care FSA
401K, Company match
Basic Life/Accident Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Who We Are
At Optimus Steel, we are looking for team members who are seeking to grow professionally and personally, individuals who will embrace the passion of our company, which is to Strive for Perfection in Everything We Do. We are committed to investing in and challenging every Optimus team member to achieve their professional goals, to grow individually and help us as Optimus continue to expand our capabilities, capacities and footprint. As we expand, challenging work opportunities will arise. We will need the right type of talented and skilled professionals to drive the growth of our company.
Join our Talented Team! Be part of something new and exciting.
Job Description
This position is primarily responsible for planning and coordinating proactive maintenance activities on equipment, with involvement in projects and maintenance activities that will improve the reliability of the equipment. The ARP Planner will develop job plans for all planned maintenance, predictive and preventive technologies, in conjunction with reliability technicians, reliability engineers, mill operations, maintenance personnel and suppliers.
This position serves in an advisory capacity to support and coordinate the ARP maintenance management for scheduled and project maintenance to improve equipment reliability. This position does not have direct reports, but will facilitate down-days and outages by establishing planned work with operations, maintenance, reliability, and engineering. The ARP Planner coordinates the work execution on down-days and outage to ensure planned work compliance and quality. This position has direct responsibility for planning and scheduling proactive maintenance and project work on all equipment at their assigned location(s).
BASIC FUNCTION:
Maintenance Planner will provide coordination, direction and support for implementing and sustaining Asset Reliability Processes (ARP) to improve safety, equipment reliability, and product quality at optimum efficiency and costs by:
a) Planning proactive maintenance including preventive, predictive, corrective maintenance, and project work.
b) Managing non-emergency work and planned work backlog.
c) Developing procedures to improve safety, lower costs, and optimize resources.
d) Scheduling proactive maintenance work using a formal, systematic, and analytical approach.
e) Participating in the development of Annual Action Plans.
f) Training maintenance and operation personnel.
g) Conducting routine safety and maintenance activities including audits, maintenance task evaluations, employee contacts, and visibility tours as assigned.
h) Ensuring that safety rules and requirements are being followed in all work areas.
i) Maintaining compliance with visual management standards.
Qualifications for this position include a two-year degree -OR- advanced technical training with at least 5 years experience with a high level of mastery discipline. The incumbent must have a mastery level knowledge of heavy manufacturing or other related maintenance engineering activities. The successful candidate will possess an extensive working knowledge of maintenance concepts and techniques with demonstrated expertise in asset reliability technology and systems. The ARP Planner will be responsible for staying abreast of current technology and recommending changes to effect continual improvement of asset reliability and manufacturing processes.
The ARP Planner reports to the Reliability Manager. The incumbent will work closely with operations and maintenance departments. This position will be responsible for building detailed job plans, ordering parts and services for planned work, preparing work packages, managing the backlog for planned work, and ensuring proper data management. This position is responsible for any modification to the preventive and predictive maintenance programs that might reduce maintenance cost and downtime. The ARP Planner must demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, have the ability to work independently or in a team environment, perform and prioritize a variety of tasks with minimal supervision, and have a broad knowledge of computer software applications.
An ARP Planner will participate and assist with training programs for the maintenance and operations personnel regarding equipment care, new operating equipment, software, methodologies, and procedures. Due to close contact with operations, maintenance, engineering, and outside contractors and vendors, this position requires the ability to effectively communicate with associates at all levels outside and within the organization. The ARP Planner must manage the interests of all parties in creating and modifying work procedures and equipment. This position will also be required to manage other projects or duties as assigned.
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Wages & Benefits
Optimus Steel has a competitive benefit package.
Medical/Prescription
Dental, Vision, Health & Dependent Care FSA
401K, Company match
Basic Life/Accident Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Who We Are
At Optimus Steel, we are looking for team members who are seeking to grow professionally and personally, individuals who will embrace the passion of our company, which is to Strive for Perfection in Everything We Do. We are committed to investing in and challenging every Optimus team member to achieve their professional goals, to grow individually and help us as Optimus continue to expand our capabilities, capacities and footprint. As we expand, challenging work opportunities will arise. We will need the right type of talented and skilled professionals to drive the growth of our company.
Join our Talented Team! Be part of something new and exciting.
Job Description
Nature and Responsibilities:
The Safety Manager reports directly to the Optimus Steel Vice President of Operations.
This position is responsible for assessing current loss prevention and control efforts (in the area of safety and health) and making recommendations to management for improvement. The incumbent will assist management with the strategic development and implementation of a management accountability system aimed at preventing and controlling losses by identifying and developing role definitions for all levels of the organization; identifying and delivering training to enable performance of roles; developing and implementing a measurement system to evaluate the effectiveness of the overall management system; developing and implementing reward/recognition systems congruent with performance expectations; and developing and implementing communication systems to effectively communicate safety and health issues throughout the organization.
The incumbent evaluates risks and develops guidelines for roles, training, measurements, and rewards for the management system in the areas of employee safety (behaviors, conditions that lead to accidents); industrial hygiene (noise, lead exposure, hazard communication, etc.); property protection (fire suppression systems, inspection procedures, etc.); post Injury and General Claims Management (all lines); OSHA compliance (lockout/tagout, confined space entry, fall protection, OSHA record keeping, etc.); contractors; and job safety analysis.
The incumbent actively participates in accident prevention activities to include inspections, observations, and incident investigations. This position acts in an advisory capacity to management and liaison with OSHA inspections and correspondence.
Qualifications:
The incumbent should possess a bachelor’s degree in safety, industrial hygiene, engineering, or other appropriate technical discipline and 5-7 years’ safety management experience (manufacturing environment preferred), or a masters degree in safety, engineering, or other appropriate technical discipline and 3-5 years’ safety management experience (manufacturing environment preferred). Also desirable is 3-5 years’ facilitation experience in problem solving, communication, quality improvement and other typical facilitation experience. The incumbent should also possess certifications from recognized training and development organizations to deliver their programs.
Excellent communication skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Professional applications are required. Associate Safety Professional (ASP) or Certified Safety Professional (CSP) is preferred.
Wages & Benefits
Optimus Steel has a competitive benefit package.
Medical/Prescription
Dental, Vision, Health & Dependent Care FSA
401K, Company match
Basic Life/Accident Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Who We Are
At Optimus Steel, we are looking for team members who are seeking to grow professionally and personally, individuals who will embrace the passion of our company, which is to Strive for Perfection in Everything We Do. We are committed to investing in and challenging every Optimus team member to achieve their professional goals, to grow individually and help us as Optimus continue to expand our capabilities, capacities and footprint. As we expand, challenging work opportunities will arise. We will need the right type of talented and skilled professionals to drive the growth of our company.
Join our Talented Team! Be part of something new and exciting.
Job Description
Great new opportunity for a Multicracft Millwright or Maintenance Mechanic! The ideal candidate will
perform maintenance and repair operations necessary to keep the mill, equipment, machinery and tools in good operating condition; working in the many diversified capacities required in maintenance.
Duties & Responsibilities
Work involves a wide range of methods and procedures on a variety of complex and routine duties, requiring considerable care as to adequately and properly dismantle, repair, lubricate, reassemble, fabricate, or otherwise work on general maintenance in varied capacities at basic level of such occupations as machine repair, pipefitter, plumber, millwright, and welder.
The Individual
1. High School/GED required.
2. 2+ years working in an industrial environment on a mechanical maintenance craft.
3. Experienced working in extreme weather conditions.
4. Willing to climb, bend, stand, or lift items.
5. Strong mechanical aptitude.
6. Must be able to pass a written test, Face-to-face interview, and a hands on assessment.
Wages & Benefits
Optimus Steel has a competitive benefit package.
Medical/Prescription
Dental, Vision, Health & Dependent Care FSA
401K, Company match
Basic Life/Accident Insurance
Application Process
Optimus Steel believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants of employment. It is the policy of Optimus Steel that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant of employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. If you are vision impaired or have some other disability under the American with Disability Act or a similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment with Optimus Steel, please contact us at (409) 769-1067 or
recruiting@optimus-steelusa.com
Wages & Benefits
Optimus Steel has a competitive benefit package.
Medical/Prescription
Dental, Vision, Health & Dependent Care FSA
401K, Company match
Basic Life/Accident Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Who We Are
At Optimus Steel, we are looking for team members who are seeking to grow professionally and personally, individuals who will embrace the passion of our company, which is to Strive for Perfection in Everything We Do. We are committed to investing in and challenging every Optimus team member to achieve their professional goals, to grow individually and help us as Optimus continue to expand our capabilities, capacities and footprint. As we expand, challenging work opportunities will arise. We will need the right type of talented and skilled professionals to drive the growth of our company.
Join our Talented Team! Be part of something new and exciting.
Job Description
Primary Function: Plan and perform the operation of an electric powered crane mounted on a railroad-type chassis to properly grade and unload scrap from railroad cars and trucks and to reload scrap for transfer to the melt shop. Stockpile as needed following procedures and sequences.
Tools & Equipment: Overhead Dual Magnet Electric Crane
Materials: Scrap metal
Responsibilities:
1. Operates Overhead dual magnet crane to perform the following:
a. Identify various scrap grades and quality, generally repetitive and routine in nature, requiring much care to effectively service the melt shop and safely operate the crane.
b. Operate the crane almost continuously with magnet-type lifting devices.
c. Monitor scrap supply in the melt shop and load scrap as needed.
d. Load scrap according to selected recipe in QMOS and report any changes to supervisor.
e. Coordinates scrap deliveries to the bay from the Scrap Yard with Scrap Yard Operators to ensure continuous supply of scrap is on hand.
f. Help to identify causes/location of suspect scrap for residuals out of spec and report to supervisor any findings.
g. Load melt shop charge buckets.
2. Checks over all working conditions of crane and fills out safety check list, reports discrepancies to supervisor.
3. Assist maintenance personnel in the repair of the crane.
4. Operates the crane in accordance with plant safety procedures and established practices. 5. Keeps crane in a clean and orderly condition.
Qualifications:
Wages & Benefits
Optimus Steel has a competitive benefit package.
Medical/Prescription
Dental, Vision, Health & Dependent Care FSA
401K, Company match
Basic Life/Accident Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Wages & Benefits
Optimus Steel has a competitive benefit package. Medical/Prescription Dental, Vision, Health & Dependent Care FSA 401K, Company match Employee Assistance Program Application Process Optimus Steel believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants of employment. It is the policy of Optimus Steel that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant of employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. If you are vision impaired or have some other disability under the American with Disability Act or a similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment with Optimus Steel, please contact us at (409) 769-1067 or recruiting@optimus-steelusa.com
Wages & Benefits
Optimus Steel has a competitive benefit package.
Medical/Prescription
Dental, Vision, Health & Dependent Care FSA
401K, Company match
Basic Life/Accident Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Who We Are
At Optimus Steel, we are looking for team members who are seeking to grow professionally and personally, individuals who will embrace the passion of our company, which is to Strive for Perfection in Everything We Do. We are committed to investing in and challenging every Optimus team member to achieve their professional goals, to grow individually and help us as Optimus continue to expand our capabilities, capacities and footprint. As we expand, challenging work opportunities will arise. We will need the right type of talented and skilled professionals to drive the growth of our company.
Join our Talented Team! Be part of something new and exciting.
Job Description
Great new opportunity for an Industrial Electrician! The ideal applicant will perform maintenance and repair operations necessary to keep plant, equipment, machinery and tools in good operating condition; working in the many diversified capacities required in electrical maintenance.
Duties & Responsibilities
Make all necessary mechanical repairs to electrical equipment, including the replacement, repair and installation of bearings, gears, shafts, pins, couplings, etc. Analyze all types of circuits, wiring diagrams and drawings as required to install, repair, adjust, calibrate, program, time, construct, modify or service all types of materials and electronic or electrical tools. Designs, installs, troubleshoots and implements programs for programming logic controllers, calibrate, program, design, test and adjust any type of integrated, indicating or graphic electrical or electronic instruments or controllers, pressure and flow meters, combustion control equipment, regulator, timing devices, pyrometers. Detect and report faulty material, environmental hazards, and/or improper operation of plant equipment or machinery; refer questionable and unusual matters to proper supervision. Follow all safety regulations and practices The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills of personnel so classified.
The Individual
Wages & Benefits
Optimus Steel has a competitive benefit package.
Medical/Prescription
Dental, Vision, Health & Dependent Care FSA
401K, Company match
Basic Life/Accident Insurance
Application Process
Optimus Steel believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants of employment. It is the policy of Optimus Steel that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant of employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. If you are vision impaired or have some other disability under the American with Disability Act or a similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment with Optimus Steel, please contact us at (409) 769‐1067 or recruiting@optimus-steelusa.com
Wages & Benefits
Optimus Steel has a competitive benefit package.
Medical/Prescription
Dental, Vision, Health & Dependent Care FSA
401K, Company match
Basic Life/Accident Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Job Description
Great new opportunity for a Rolling Mill Utility Helper! The role will report to the Rolling Mill Facilitator and Supervisor. Candidate will assist in all facets of the Rolling Mill and Finishing Mill as needed. Train and fill absences, temporary vacancies, and provide relief for Finishing Area Operators.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people to this classification.
They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills of personnel so classified.
Wages & Benefits
Optimus Steel has a competitive benefit package.
Medical/Prescription
Dental, Vision, Health & Dependent Care FSA
401K, Company match
Basic Life/Accident Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Who We Are
At Optimus Steel, we are looking for team members who are seeking to grow professionally and personally, individuals who will embrace the passion of our company, which is to Strive for Perfection in Everything We Do. We are committed to investing in and challenging every Optimus team member to achieve their professional goals, to grow individually and help us as Optimus continue to expand our capabilities, capacities and footprint. As we expand, challenging work opportunities will arise. We will need the right type of talented and skilled professionals to drive the growth of our company.
Join our Talented Team! Be part of something new and exciting.
Job Description
Great new opportunity for a Switchman! The ideal candidate will provide support for the logistical movement of all raw materials and finished goods by rail within the facility.
Duties & Responsibilities
Weigh and record in the appropriate database all in‐bound and out‐bound rail cars including putting railcars on hold when discrepancies arise, supply the Melt Shop with all required scrap in order to support the melting process, follow all rail safety guidelines per switchman training program, manage scrap inventory accuracy, and maintain all required documentation for all logistical movements. Detect and report faulty material, environmental hazards, and/or improper operation of plant equipment or machinery; refer questionable and unusual matters to proper supervision. Follow all safety regulations and practices
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills of personnel so classified.
The Individual
Wages & Benefits
Optimus Steel has a competitive benefit package.
Medical/Prescription
Dental, Vision, Health & Dependent Care FSA
401K, Company match
Basic Life/Accident Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Application Process
Optimus Steel believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants of employment. It is the policy of Optimus Steel that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant of employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. If you are vision impaired or have some other disability under the American with Disability Act or a similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment with Optimus Steel, please contact us at (409) 769‐1067 or recruiting@optimus-steelusa.com
Wages & Benefits
Optimus Steel has a competitive benefit package.
Medical/Prescription
Dental, Vision, Health & Dependent Care FSA
401K, Company match
Basic Life/Accident Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Great new opportunity for Project Engineer! This position reports to the Engineering Manager. The Project Engineer is responsible for coordinating workforce team of project engineers, Subcontractors and performing budget allocation and analysis. Development and supervision of engineering, equipment, purchase, assembly and commissioning. Must have the ability to motivate and guide the human team to achieve the company`s objectives, problem solving regarding the difficulties that hinder the projects in any of its phases and ensuring that they are completed on time.
The ideal candidate must have studies in Engineering with experience in Project Management, Improvement Management competencies for engineering teams in steelworks (preferably).
Requirements:
Plan, prioritize and manage multiple engineering projects at steelworks or ingot casting; prioritize and assign tasks to team members to ensure that the teams total resources are used effectively, lead critical projects; select, direct, guide, evaluate and develop a team of engineers to ensure the projects are completed on time, within budget and in accordance with specifications. The project Engineer must manage the project budget and help ensure the company obtains the best possible pricing, determine and minimize risks in processes reducing costs annually.
The basic function of this position is to ensure that engineering personnel perform their duties in order to fulfill the requirements of their job duties in a safe and timely manner.
Wages & Benefits
Optimus Steel has a competitive benefit package. Medical/Prescription Dental, Vision, Health & Dependent Care FSA 401K, Company match Employee Assistance Program Application Process Optimus Steel believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants of employment. It is the policy of Optimus Steel that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant of employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. If you are vision impaired or have some other disability under the American with Disability Act or a similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment with Optimus Steel, please contact us at (409) 769-1067 or recruiting@optimus-steelusa.com
Wages & Benefits
Optimus Steel has a competitive benefit package.
Medical/Prescription
Dental, Vision, Health & Dependent Care FSA
401K, Company match
Basic Life/Accident Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
At Optimus Steel, we are looking for team members who are seeking to grow professionally and personally, individuals who will embrace the passion of our company, which is to Strive for Perfection in Everything We Do. We are committed to investing in and challenging every Optimus team member to achieve their professional goals, to grow individually and help us as Optimus continue to expand our capabilities, capacities and footprint. As we expand, challenging work opportunities will arise. We will need the right type of talented and skilled professionals to drive the growth of our company.
Join our Talented Team! Be part of something new and exciting.
This position reports to the RM Mechanical Supervisor. He/she is responsible for setting up and operating all types of machine tools and performing all types of layout, fitting and assembly work. Other responsibilities are:
• Interprets drawings and sketches; plans determines working procedure.
• Calculates and determines dimensions, tapers, indices, and other data using shop formula and handbooks.
• Sets up and operates all types of machine tools to drill, face, cut, turn, bore, mill or shape iron, steel, alloys, non-ferrous and non-metallic materials and parts to precision tolerances and specified finishes, adjusting stops, feeds, and speeds, for efficient machining.
Qualifications for this position include a technical degree combined with 2 or more years of experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment with high level exposure to advanced process and factory automation technologies running manual machine tools along with experience using micrometers of all types and sizes.
Wages & Benefits
Optimus Steel has a competitive benefit package.
Medical/Prescription
Dental, Vision, Health & Dependent Care FSA
401K, Company match
Basic Life/Accident Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
At Optimus Steel, we are looking for team members who are seeking to grow professionally and personally, individuals who will embrace the passion of our company, which is to Strive for Perfection in Everything We Do. We are committed to investing in and challenging every Optimus team member to achieve their professional goals, to grow individually and help us as Optimus continue to expand our capabilities, capacities and footprint. As we expand, challenging work opportunities will arise. We will need the right type of talented and skilled professionals to drive the growth of our company.
Join our Talented Team! Be part of something new and exciting.
This position reports to the Billet Yard Coordinator and Billet Yard Supervisor. He/she is responsible for operating crane to remove billets from the casting machine cooling bed, charging Rolling Mill feed table and moving and loading billets as directed in the main yard and G-bay as required by policies and procedures set forth. Incumbent will be in charge of tools & equipment such as: 20 ton crane with electromagnets, spreader beams, cables, slings, chains, cutting torch, broom, mop, computer terminal, man-lift, mobile crane.
Qualifications for this position include 1 or more years of experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment. Experience working with cranes (OHC pendent or remote), other heavy equipment like Forklift and man-lift .
This position reports to scrap yard management and the melting supervisor. Responsibilities include operation of locomotives, railcar movements (switching) and the operation of material handling equipment and overhead cranes. This is a 24/7 shift position with work performed outdoors in all weather conditions.
Scrap Yard Operators support all scrap delivery and consumption including initial quality and environmental inspection, weighing, data entry, recordkeeping and reporting and inventory management. Pre use inspection and responsible management of equipment is required.
Rail – Scrap Yard Operators are responsible for safe rail movement to support plant operations. Including strategic and timely movement of scrap to the melt shop and providing railcars for all other operational needs.
Material Handler- Scrap Yard Operators load and unload materials as needed with hydraulic material handlers. Material may be loaded or unloaded from truck, rail, or barge.
Overhead Crane- Scrap Yard Operators use overhead cranes to load charge buckets for the furnace. Based on melt schedule and scrap recipes they are key in loading buckets to meet grade requirements. They are responsible for communication of upcoming scrap needs to ensure the prompt delivery of scrap grades to support production.
Requirements
• High School diploma/GED
• 2+ years working in an industrial environment
• Experienced in working in extreme weather conditions
• Able to climb, bend, stand or lift items
• Strong Mechanical aptitude
• Must be able to pass a written test, face to face interview and a hands-on assessment
• Use of tools and equipment: Overhead crane, hydraulic material handler, locomotive, rail cars, computer, handheld radio rail scales
This position reports to the Shipping Supervisor and is responsible for operating a diesel or propane powered forklift and coil loader primarily to the transfer, warehousing and inventory of wire rod and coiled rebar products from the rolling mill, the shipment of these products to the customer, and the status of products and shipments.
Tools and Equipment: Diesel or propane powered forklift, coil loader, handheld scanner, and necessary computer applications.
Materials: Billets, coiled wire rod, and rebar of various sizes and grades.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Inspects forklifts, coil loaders at the beginning of each shift, services as necessary and reports all discrepancies.
2. Operates forklift to perform several tasks.
3. Maintain traffic flow in the coal storage yard, billing all outbound products by truck, rail and barge.
4. Check each outbound truck load for accuracy. Ensure that all customer requirements have been met as requested on the shipping documentation.
5. Accurately tally and tag all inbound/outbound billets via railcar or trucks.
6. Perform cycle counts according to the posted schedule.
At Optimus Steel, we are looking for team members who are seeking to grow professionally and personally, individuals who will embrace the passion of our company, which is to Strive for Perfection in Everything We Do. We are committed to investing in and challenging every Optimus team member to achieve their professional goals, to grow individually and help us as Optimus continue to expand our capabilities, capacities and footprint. As we expand, challenging work opportunities will arise. We will need the right type of talented and skilled professionals to drive the growth of our company.
Join our Talented Team! Be part of something new and exciting.
This position reports to the Billet Yard Coordinator and Billet Yard Supervisor. The main responsibility for this role is to operate crane to remove billets from the casting machine cooling bed, to charge Rolling Mill feed table and to move and load billets as directed in the main yard and G-bay as required by policies and procedures set forth. The Burner/Crane Operator will remove scrap billets from the cutting area to the scrap rail car or scrap pile as needed.
Tools & Equipment: 20 ton crane with electromagnets, spreader beams, cables, slings, chains, cutting torch, broom, mop, computer terminal, man-lift, mobile crane, etc.
Qualifications for this position include a high school diploma combined with 1 or more years of experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment. Experience working with cranes and other heavy equipment like Forklift and man-lift .
The position Requires the use of simple writing, adding, subtracting, whole numbers, and the carry out of instructions: and the use of fixed gauges and direct reading instruments and devices in which interpretation is not required.
Great new opportunity for a Central Maintenance Operator! The role will report to the Central Maintenance Supervisor and the primary functions of this positions include:
• Support treatment process and successfully achieve company and agency requirements, objectives, and goals.
• Operate various pieces of mobile equipment in lifting, placing and transporting materials, parts and machinery and performing a variety of tasks using earth moving equipment.
• Perform general grounds clean up and assist maintenance personnel in performance of their duties whether on a routine or directed basis.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Drives mobile crane to assigned work areas, assists in assessment of safe rigging and crane capabilities, operates controls to lift, place or transport parts, materials, motors, machinery, etc.
2. Sets-up and operates dual hoist mobile crane with clam bucket to clean scale pits.
3. Operates track hoe to dig for piping, conduit, drainage, etc.
4. Operates boom and track hoe to clean scale out of the mill retention ponds.
5. Checks machines to be operated daily for proper operation and fluid levels.
6. Assist maintenance in maintaining and repairing equipment.
7. Operate all equipment related to Water Treatment Process.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills of personnel so classified.
Requirements:
• High School/GED
• 2-3 years working in an industrial environment.
• Experienced working in extreme weather conditions.
• Willing to climb, bend, stand, or lift items.
• Strong mechanical aptitude – experience or willingness to gain experience within (6 months?) Chemical Analysis Instruments, Conductivity meter, Spec 70, Composite sampler.
• Use of Tools and Equipment: Millwright tools, Pneumatic Equipment, Bobcat, Man-lift, Forklift, Jig-lift, Oil Skimmer, Containment Booms, Chemical Analysis Instruments, Front-end Loader vehicle, Conductivity meter, Spec 70, Composite sampler, terrain cranes, mobile cranes, Track hoe, Overhead crane, Jack Hammer, Facility Truck, Pressure Washer,
• Experience with materials: water, chemicals, wire rod coils, Gas, Oxygen, etc.
Primary Function: To operate the 120 ton EOT Crane. Coordinate between Scrap Yard and Furnace, charges furnace with scrap and fills alloy hoppers.
Tools & Equipment: 90 Ton EOT Crane, remote scrap cars, hooks, scrap buckets, chains, cables, additive skips.
Materials: scrap, furnace material, electrodes, alloys, refractory materials, maintenance equipment.
The Refractoryman reports to the Refractory Supervisor and is responsible of removing, repairing and rebuilding the refractory material in vessels; Prepares and set slide gates and nozzles in ladles and tundish; repairs and calibrates tundish nozzle shooters.
Tools and Equipment: trowel, mason hammer, ladder, level, pneumatic hammer, air and water hoses, scaffolds, brick saw, electric mixer, shovels, hoe, pneumatic refractory gun, remote control crane, forklift, small frond end loader, cutting torch, oxygen lance, rigging apparatus, vibrators, turret platform, gas drier, etc.
Materials: laddles, ladle lids, tundish, furnace, delta, various types of refractory material, bonding material, coating material, various types and sizes of bricks, blocks, sleeves, heat shields, etc.
Primary Duties:
1. Assessment and proper install of refractory material in needed applications.
2. Set up, tear out and installation of EAF patches and Relines.
3. Equipment maintenance of ladles, tundishes, slidegates, tundish gates and equipment used for these applications
4. Proper Housekeeping of Refractory, slidegate, and nozzle tech areas.
5. Work with team and tools for safe and adequate working environment.
Qualifications for this position includes one year of experience with the related tools, equipment and materials.
Wages & Benefits
Optimus Steel has a competitive benefit package.
Medical/Prescription
Dental, Vision, Health & Dependent Care FSA
401K, Company match
Basic Life/Accident Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
At Optimus Steel, we are looking for team members who are seeking to grow professionally and personally, individuals who will embrace the passion of our company, which is to Strive for Perfection in Everything We Do. We are committed to investing in and challenging every Optimus team member to achieve their professional goals, to grow individually and help us as Optimus continue to expand our capabilities, capacities and footprint. As we expand, challenging work opportunities will arise. We will need the right type of talented and skilled professionals to drive the growth of our company.
Join our Talented Team! Be part of something new and exciting.
Program Description
Optimus proudly offers internship programs, through which students can jump start their career with hands-on experience with one of the largest steel producers in the world. Working at Optimus is an opportunity to be part of a team that is a benchmark in the industry in which it operates.
At Optimus, internships are project-focused, mutually-beneficial experiences, which ultimate goal is to attract, develop and retain the best entry-level talent with potential for future technical and managerial positions.
Program Duration
Optimus offers internship programs that are both 29 hour and 40 hour per week internship that last from 6 months to a year based on the student’s needs.
Profile for Interns
An Intern with Optimus must have an eagerness to grow personally and professionally, being a part of a growing company in the steel industry here in Beaumont. This program is for individuals with high learning agility and willingness to adapt and develop continuously, who aim at consistently outperforming in a variety of settings and circumstances.
During the program you will interact with team members from around the world. You will have the opportunity to learn on the job and work on challenging projects that will further your development.
*Entering freshmen are not eligible for internships.
Optimus offers competitive wages, on-the-job experience, organization orientation, work assignments and projects with clear and targeted goals that allow young professionals to earn invaluable experience.
Great new opportunity for Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor! This position oversees the Melt Shop Mechanical maintenance department. This position reports to the Melt Shop Superintendent. Plan and direct safety, work, and training for all assigned employees. Responsible for supervision of assigned shift engaged in maintenance, repair, and servicing of all existing mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment and facilities in the melt shop at Beaumont Mill location.
The Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor is primarily responsible for the supervision of a crew engaged in breakdown, rebuild and preventive maintenance programs to minimize production downtime due to equipment failure. This position reports to the General Supervisor, Melt Shop Maintenance. Reporting to the incumbent are approximately 19 hourly skilled maintenance electricians.
The incumbent is responsible for maintenance and installation of melt shop equipment and systems (mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic) including cranes, scrap handling equipment and other service equipment.
The Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for implementing and setting priorities for the preventive maintenance program which includes Mechanical transformers, substitutions, all Melt Shop Mechanical equipment, overhead crane Mechanical systems, PLC’s, and all Melt Shop HVAC equipment.
Incumbent is responsible for subordinate selection, training, evaluation, discipline, motivation and safety. Accountable for employee compliance with established safety procedures.
Challenges for the incumbent involve minimizing production downtime by proper scheduling and planning of work. The Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor checks work in progress to insure proper maintenance is being performed, anticipates problems and investigates inadequate equipment performance and takes corrective action.
Wages & Benefits
Optimus Steel has a competitive benefit package.
Medical/Prescription
Dental, Vision, Health & Dependent Care FSA
401K, Company match
Basic Life/Accident Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Great new opportunity for Electrical Maintenance Supervisor! This position oversees the Melt Shop Electrical maintenance department, reports to the Melt Shop Superintendent. Plan and direct safety, work, and training for all assigned employees.
Responsible for supervision of electrical maintenance personnel engaged in electrical maintenance, repair, and servicing of all existing equipment and facilities in rolling mill finishing and shipping at Beaumont Mill location.
The Melt Shop Electrical Maintenance Supervisor is primarily responsible for the supervision of melt shop electrical maintenance personnel engaged in breakdown, rebuild and preventive maintenance programs to minimize production downtime due to equipment failure. This position reports to the General Supervisor, Melt Shop maintenance. Reporting to the incumbent are approximately 12 hourly skilled electrical maintenance employees.
The incumbent is responsible for maintenance and installation of Furnance, Refractories, Casting, cranes, and other service equipment.
The incumbent is responsible for implementing and setting priorities for preventive maintenance programs which includes motor greasing, brush replacement and maintenance, cooling & filter maintenance, cycle out motors for cleaning, greasing and bearing replacement. Also has responsibility to troubleshoot and repair electronic systems including PLC’s and instrumentation.
Incumbent is responsible for subordinate selection, training, evaluation, discipline, motivation and safety. Accountable for employee compliance with established safety procedures.
Challenges for the incumbent involve minimizing production downtime by proper scheduling and planning of work. The Maintenance Supervisor checks work in progress to insure proper maintenance is being performed, anticipates problems and investigates inadequate equipment performance and takes corrective action.
Wages & Benefits
Optimus Steel has a competitive benefit package.
Medical/Prescription
Dental, Vision, Health & Dependent Care FSA
401K, Company match
Basic Life/Accident Insurance
Employee Assistance Program