Maintenance Operator - Mechanic - Rolling​/Finishing

Maintenance Operator – Mechanic – Rolling/Finishing

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$75,000 avg. 1st Year Earnings

SSAB is one of the largest North American producers of steel plate and coil, serving many industrial markets including energy, construction, agriculture and transportation. SSAB operates five state‑of‑the‑art facilities strategically located across the U.S.

Position

Description:

On shift, maintenance operators are responsible for performing preventative maintenance on equipment as well as repairs to minimize mill production delays, following all maintenance JSAs and SSAB’s safety policies. The ideal candidate will have maintenance experience related to heavy manufacturing and be willing to work rotating swing shifts.

• Perform assigned preventative maintenance tasks.
• Perform repairs on rolling mill and finishing equipment.
• Fabricate and assemble new equipment.
• Perform rebuilds of components utilized in the rolling mill and finishing equipment.
• Evaluate equipment performance.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic and electromechanical components.
• Use SSAB’s computerized maintenance system to generate and complete work orders and request spare parts.
• Perform all work utilizing safe work practices.
• Follow all lockout/tag‑out/try‑out programs.
• Follow and practice JSA and EIC program and policies.

Experience and competencies required:

• Blueprint reading and equipment manual interpretation skills.
• Good interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic Microsoft Office suite computer skills.
• Minimum 2 years documented experience in industrial maintenance OR 2‑year industrial/technical degree or apprenticeship training.
• Self‑motivated, troubleshooting and problem‑solving abilities.
• Work safely and independently.
• Work in a team‑oriented environment.
• Pass a weld test (vertical, overhead 1” plate).
• Perform tasks with minimal supervision.
• Work rotating shifts.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.

• Associate’s degree or certificate in mechanical field.

• Frequent sitting, walking, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling.
• Reach above shoulder level and below waist level.
• Use both hands for grasping, gripping, feeling textures and temperatures.
• Lift/carry up to 10 pounds. Occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
• Vision: close, distance and peripheral; depth perception; adjust focus.
• Hearing: in person, on the phone or in group settings.
• Conditions:
  
  extreme hot and cold, wet and humid, fumes, dust, dirt, smoke, confined areas, high places, moving equipment, noise; personal protective equipment required.

• Full‑time, hourly, eligible for overtime.
• Rotating 12‑hour swing shifts (days and nights).
• No travel expected.

Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Excellent pay with additional bonus.
• Very affordable health insurance.
• Blue Cross/Blue Shield Medical, CVS/Caremark Prescription, Delta Dental, Superior Vision.
• 401(k) with employer match – 5%.
• Profit sharing.
• 10 paid holidays.
• Vacation.
• Company‑paid life insurance, STD and LTD.
• Optional life, hospital indemnity, critical illness.
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account (FSA).
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee assistance program.

• Driven – Together we create value.
• True – Do what is right.
• Ahead – Future in mind.