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GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) Floor Operator is a hands-on role. The EAF Floor Operator is
responsible for operating equipment that melts metal while maintaining the objective of utilizing
the equipment to meet all of the quality and productivity standards as defined in the quality
system.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Listed below are the primary activities for which this position is responsible. The Process
Engineer / Supervisor is responsible for evaluating each person's progression, and providing
additional training as required
1. Complete check of furnace, forklift, fluorspar levels, hydraulic fluid levels, and power
cables as required.
2. Keep stock of electrodes, oxygen jet lances, temperature and sample probes, and gunning
material.
3. Manage all housekeeping duties including keeping the furnace area clean, cleaning the
slag door with door pusher or with forklift if automatic pusher is out of service, and
clearing the spout with an oxygen lance.
4. Operate the slag skimmer and ladle preheater and dryer.
5. Perform a general inspection of the ladle, change out the ladle, lengthen electrodes, and
add electrode sections with the Piccardi machine or manually when necessary.
6. Take all manual temperatures and samples from the EAF and slag skimming station.
Send all the
metallurgical samples to the lab.
7. Perform maintenance inspections as required. Assist the maintenance team during
breakdown periods.
8. Complete all logs, records, and other paperwork as required.
9. Cooperate with all your team members to ensure that all jobs are completed in a timely
manner.
SUPPLEMENTAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
1. Other duties as assigned
2. Participation in relevant continuous improvement programs.
MINIMUM EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
1. Minimum of a High School Degree or Equivalent (GED)
2. Must work well with others
3. Good Communication Skills
4. Time Management Skills
5. Basic Computer Skills
PHYSICAL ABILITIES REQUIRED:
•Mobility in plant
•While performing the duties of EAF 1 Floor Operator, the employee is regularly required
to sit, stand, walk, etc.
•The employee is frequently required to make use of their hands for technical tasks
•The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
•Visual ability with or without correction
•Communication abilities
HEALTH AND SAFETY:
1. Work in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations
2. Follow Company safety rules
3. Report the absence of or defect in any protective equipment or clothing to the Supervisor
or Manager immediately
4. Use or wear the equipment, protective devices or clothing that is required to be used or
worn:
a. Safety shoes
b. Safety glasses
c. Hearing protection
d. Hard Hat
Some areas may require additional personal protective equipment such as:
e. Respirators; the respirator requires you to be clean shaven in order to comply with
company policies and procedures as well as OSHA Regulations.
f. Fire Retardant clothing
g. Acid PPE
5. Report to the Safety Coordinator, Group Lead or Supervisor any contravention of the
Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations or Company policy
6. Must follow all Lock out Tag out (LOTO) guidelines for designated machines
7. Must follow all Environmental Policies and Regulations
8. Maintain a clean and safe work area
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
1. Work in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations
2. Clean, well ventilated and safe work areas.
HUMAN RESOURCES:
1. Abiding by the Acerinox Code of Conduct
2. Keeping oneself informed through your company email account
3. Maintaining your Dynamic Policy Profile and all assigned learnings therein
4. Abiding by all security procedures
5. Must have strong written and verbal communication skills
6. Must be able to learn, adapt, and retain information
7. Must have strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills