Machine Operator I

Company Description

BlueScope Coated Products is one of the largest coil coating companies in the United States, with facilities across the country. With more than four decades of expertise providing painted metal coils and toll processing services for industries in the construction and consumer product markets, we pride ourselves on delivering premium quality, reliable service, and ongoing innovation to our customers. 

This Machine Operator I assists the Slitter Operator, makes all scrap ties, expedites scrap into scrap containers, uncoils material to feed the slitter, recoils material after cropping, bands all cuts, removes cuts from the recoiler to the turnstiles, makes all overarm separator setups, removes and installs all overarms, edge painting of coils, paint booth operation, operates packaging line, maintains housekeeping, assists in sample cutting and collection.  Spray paint booth area waste disposal and spill clean-up if needed.

Other duties as assigned and instructed.

Foundational Experience

Required Qualifications & Experience: To be considered for this position, you must possess the following qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Machine Operating Experience in Manufacturing setting
• Knowledge of basic hand and power tools
• Ability to pass a background check and drug test as a condition of employment

Desired Qualifications: To be considered an ideal candidate, you should possess some or all of the following qualifications:

• 6+ months of experience operating mobile equipment in a manufacturing environment
• Coil coating experience

Skills and Abilities

• Basic computer skills
• Time Management – prioritizing work to meet internal and/or external customer demands
• Good communication skills
• Mobile equipment operations skills
• Ability to read and comprehend written materials such as schedules, SOPs, work rules, etc.
• Ability to work up to 12-hour shifts
• Ability to pass a background check and drug test as a condition of employment

Work Environment

The employee may be required to enter areas that are near moving mechanical parts, with occasional exposure to hazardous chemicals, and extreme cold or heat. The noise level in the work environment is considered moderate and may require the use of hearing protection. The employee will be required to utilize Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when accessing certain manufacturing areas. 

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand; sit; bend; stoop; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms. The employee will be required to be capable of lifting a minimum weight of 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close-up and distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Additional Information
The preceding job responsibilities and tasks were designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by associates in this job.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job duties and responsibilities required of associates assigned to this job.  Associates may be required to perform other duties as assigned.  Additional job competencies, individual goals, and performance measurements are set at the department level.

The benefits are just as rewarding as the work at BlueScope.  To support our goal, we offer a total compensation plan and an outstanding benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement. 

EEO: Employer/M/F/Disabled/ProtectedVeteran

BlueScope is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status, as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.