Utility Operator

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.

The Utility Operator is the Paint Line Team Leader's second in command and is expected to cross-train across all material handler and machine operator roles to support continuous paint line operation. This includes being competent at operating an overhead crane and driving a forklift. The utility operator is expected to provide leadership and support to the broader team as a support to the Team Leader. The utility operator will be responsible for covering multiple roles on the paint line to maintain operation and avoid stopping for breaks caused by vacations and call-offs. Primary duties & responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Works from shop order, schedules, and special instructions.
• Responsible for keeping work area in a clean and orderly condition
• Responsible for understanding and complying with the fundamental principles associated with the Quality and Environmental Management System in place at BlueScope
• Communicates daily with internal personnel from Production and Quality Control to assist in resolving problems and achieving company goals

A successful candidate will start at $24. With ongoing cross training, a Backup Operator can earn up to $30/hr

Education & Experience Qualifications:

Minimum:

• High School diploma or equivalent (GED)
• One year of Manufacturing Experience
• Knowledge of basic hand and power tool

Preferred:

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

Skills & Competencies:

• Basic computer skills
• Time Management - prioritizing work to meet internal and/or external customer demands
• Detail Oriented - ensures accuracy of product and documentation to meet internal and/or external customer demands
• Good communication skills
• Mobile equipment operations skills

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/Protected Veteran

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.