The values of Optimus Steel are on display by the employees and the leadership team.
The leadership team has committed to providing the necessary resources to promote health, safety, high quality products and environmental sustainability.
Embodying the core values is essential to joining the Optimus Steel team:
Honesty
Responsibility
Excellence
Passion
and Teamwork.
Our Mill, Our Company!
Optimus Steel employees are responsible for building the culture of accountability where safety and well-being of our team is paramount, our products meet 100% of accepted requirements and the environment is protected. All these responsibilities are carried out with the commitment of continuous improvement, giving our maximum effort and taking pride in being part of the Optimus Steel team. 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 Steel team member to achieve their professional goals, to grow individually and help us as Optimus Steel continues 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.
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Millwright / Mulitcraft
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.
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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
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AC Technician
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 individual y 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.
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Job Description
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.
Duties & Responsibilities
Determine and evaluate the priority of each repair and successfully repair all equipment in order of importance, checks unit to determine nature of trouble, plan procedure of repair, determines and orders all necessary materials and tools required for installation and/or repair, and makes all necessary mechanical repairs to the units being serviced such as replacing bearing, fans, and blowers, etc. Performs new installations of equipment to include duct work, insulating and installing refrigeration tubing. Perform all necessary Refrigerant reports to and submit to the facility Environmental Manager. 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
- The equivalent of 36 months of experience to include the successful completion of the State’s Universal License Refrigerant Examination.
- Experienced working in extreme weather conditions.
- Willing 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.
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
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Industrial Electrician
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
- High School/GED required.
- 2+ years working in an industrial environment on a mechanical maintenance craft.
- Experienced working in extreme weather conditions.
- Willing 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.
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
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Rolling Mill Utility Helper
Who We Are
At Optimus Steel, we are looking for team memberswho 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 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.
Duties & Responsibilities
Cleans scrap steel and debris from finishing areas and occasionally from the rolling area, operate remote control crane(s) as needed, perform miscellaneous duties in rolling and finishing as directed. Utilize computer terminals, manual rod cutters, hydraulic rod cutters, cutting torch, mill wrenches, sledge hammer, crane hook, shovel, forklift, scrap buckets, banding gun, broom, steam cleaners, etc. 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
- 1+ years of general labor experience within a construction, industrial or manufacturing environment.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Able to keep a work area clean.
- Previous crane remote operating experience, preferred.
- Willingness to work a flexible 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
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
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Switchman
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.
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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
- 1+ years of general labor experience within a construction, industrial or manufacturing environment.
- Rail experience desired, but not mandatory
- High school diploma or equivalent, required.
Able to keep a work area clean.
- Previous crane remote operating experience,preferred.
- Must be willing to remove debris and discard of scrap.
- Willingness to work a flexible 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
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
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Project Engineer Job
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 individual y 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 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
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Machinist
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 individual y 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.
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.
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Billet Yard Crane Operator / Burner (E Crane)
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 individual y 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.
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 .
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Scrap Yard Operator
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 individual y 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.
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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
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Shipper
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 individual y 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.
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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.
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Central Maintenance Operator
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 individual y 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.
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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.
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Charging Crane Operator (B Crane)
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 individual y 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.
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Primary Function: To operate the 120 ton EOT Crane. Coordinate between Scrap Yard and Furnace, charges furnace with scrap and fills alloy hoppers.
- Hook scrap buckets and transport to the furnace
- Empty scrap bucket into the furnace
- transport various materials over the melt floor
- remove old and position new electrodes
- remove excess scrap from furnace with Crane.
- add refractory materials to the furnace
- Assist maintenance personnel in the repair of the crane
- Checks overall working condition of the crane and fills out check-off sheet
- Operates crane in accordance to plant safety procedures and established practices
- Coordinate the moving of the crane with the affected crews to avoid delays or production problems.
- Fill alloy hoppers
- Coordinates between the Scrap and Furnace crew to meet the requirement for the melting process
- Operates the remote control for the scrap car to position the scrap bucket for use
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.
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Refractoryman
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 individual y 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.
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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.
