Operator - Heavy Gauge

Location: McCalla, AL

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JOB SUMMARY

The Operator is responsible for assisting the Shift Manager and Machine Operator in the set-up and completion of the slitting and recoiling process.

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS*:

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals that cannot perform the essential functions.

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Essential Functions Statement(s)

1. Assist in loading and stringing coils on the heavy gauge slitter.

2. Monitor quality standards before, during, and after the processing.

3. Tape, mark, and remove all finished coils from the heavy gauge slitter.

4. May operate panel to control specific units of equipment, such as uncoiler and recoiler.

5. Safely operate the forklift to move coils to designated areas and run the overhead crane to move coils from the heavy gauge slitter to packaging.

6. Unload scrap winder as necessary when it becomes full.

7. Monitor the paper winder

8. Keep the immediate work area clean and organized throughout the day.

9. Use precision when operating tools such as tape measures, micrometers, nibblers, and calipers.

10. Other duties as instructed by the Plant Manager/Plant Director.

*The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

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POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statements(s)

• Language Skills – Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the common industry, production, and technical documents in English.

• Mathematical Skills – Ability to apply basic and some advanced mathematical concepts.

• Detail Oriented – Ability to pay attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.

• Reasoning Ability – Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

• Accountability – Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.

 

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education:                     High School diploma or equivalent.

Experience:                    1-2 years of experience working in the steel industry or manufacturing environment,                                      and slitter operator helper experience preferred.

Computer Skills:             Ability to learn computer skills.

Other Skills:                   Good organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills.   

                                   Ability to work independently on assigned tasks as well as to accept direction.

Certifications & Licenses: Forklift and Overhead Crane Certification

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Body Movements – the amount of time spent performing each physical requirement:

N (Not Applicable) Activity does not apply to this position.

O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs. /day)

F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs. /day)

C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs. /day)

 

Physical Demands                                       Lift/Carry

Stand: C                                                      10 lbs or less: F

Walk: C                                                        11-20 lbs: F

Sit: F                                                            21-50 lbs: F

Manually Manipulate: F                               51-100 lbs: O

Grasp: F                                                      Over 100 lbs: N

Reach Outward: C                             

Reach Above Shoulder: C                           Push/Pull

Speak: C                                                      12 lbs or less: C

Climb: F                                                       13-25 lbs: C

Crawl: O                                                       26-40 lbs: O

Squat or Kneel: F                                         41-100 lbs: O

Bend: F

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Other Physical Requirements

• Vision (Near) • Hearing

 

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee primarily works in a plant environment.  Will require under certain areas following procedures the use of personal protective equipment such as safety hats, safety shoes, safety uniforms (long sleeve work shirts and work pants), and gloves. Subject to normal plant hazards such as noise, heat, dust, moving machine parts, forklift traffic, electrical circuits, overhead cranes, lighting differences, and another environment typical of a metal processing environment.

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Expected Hours of Work

The employee will work a minimum of 40 hours per week.  The scheduled hours are 6:00 am to 3:00 pm for the 1st shift and 2:30 pm to 11:30 pm for the 2nd shift.  May be required to work some weekends and may work longer hours on a needed basis.

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Equipment Used

Heavy Gauge slitter machine, recoiler, uncoiler, drill, jigsaw, flathead, air bander, pipe wrench, Allen wrench, crowbar, battery power bander, copier, scales, forklift, overhead crane, crescent wrench, pliers, pallet jack, digital calipers, paper machine winder, camera, and PDA.  

Operator - Light Gauge

Location: McCalla, AL

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JOB SUMMARY

The Operator is responsible for assisting the Shift Manager and Machine Operator in the set-up and completion of the slitting and recoiling process.

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS*:

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals that cannot perform the essential functions.

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Essential Functions Statement(s)

1. Assist in loading and stringing coils on slitter.

2. Monitor quality standards before during and after the processing.

3. Tape, mark, and remove all finished coils from the slitter.

4. Operate recoiler control panel that cuts the steel coil down into smaller widths while running through a trim roll former that blends the functions of the slitting line with the sheet tensioner along with a coil reel to rewind the steel on the coil.

5. Safely operate the forklift to move coils to designated areas and run the overhead crane to move coils from the slitter to packaging.

6. Unload the scrap winder as necessary when it becomes full. 

7. Keep immediate work area clean and organized throughout the day.

8. Use precision when operating tools such as tape measures, micrometers, nibblers, and calipers.

9. Other duties as instructed by the Plant Manager/Plant Director.

*The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

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POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statements(s)

• Language Skills – Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the common industry, production, and technical documents in English.

• Mathematical Skills – Ability to apply basic and some advanced mathematical concepts.

• Detail Oriented – Ability to pay attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.

• Reasoning Ability – Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

• Accountability – Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.

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SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education:                      High School diploma or equivalent.

Experience:                    1-2 years of experience working in the steel industry or manufacturing environment,

                                   and slitter operator helper experience preferred.

Computer Skills:             Ability to learn computer skills.

Other Skills:                   Good organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills.   Ability to work

                                   independently on assigned tasks as well as to accept direction.

Certifications & Licenses: Forklift and Overhead Crane Certification

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

N (Not Applicable) Activity does not apply to this position.

O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs. /day)

F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs. /day)

C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs. /day)

 

Physical Demands                                       Lift/Carry

Stand: C                                                      10 lbs or less: F

Walk: C                                                        11-20 lbs: F

Sit: F                                                            21-50 lbs: F

Manually Manipulate: F                               51-100 lbs: O

Grasp: F                                                      Over 100 lbs: N

Reach Outward: C                             

Reach Above Shoulder: C                           Push/Pull

Speak: C                                                      12 lbs or less: C

Climb: F                                                       13-25 lbs: C

Crawl: O                                                       26-40 lbs: O

Squat or Kneel: O                                        41-100 lbs: O

Bend: O

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Other Physical Requirements

• Vision (Near) • Hearing

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WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee primarily works in a plant environment.  Will require under certain areas following procedures the use of personal protective equipment such as safety hats, safety shoes, safety uniforms (long sleeve work shirts and work pants), and gloves. Subject to normal plant hazards such as noise, heat, dust, moving machine parts, forklift traffic, electrical circuits, overhead cranes, lighting differences, and another environment typical of a metal processing environment.

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Expected Hours of Work

The employee will work a minimum of 40 hours per week.  The scheduled hours are 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for the 1st shift and 2:30 pm to 11:30 pm for the 2nd shift, on Monday through Friday.  May be required to work some weekends and may work longer hours as an on needed basis.

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Equipment Used

Slitter machine, copier, scales, forklift, overhead crane, and PDA.

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