Backup Operator (Utility)

Company Description

BlueScope Coated Products is one of the largest coil coating companies in the United States, with facilities across the country. We have over four decades of experience providing painted metal coils and toll processing services for industries in the construction and consumer product markets. We are dedicated to delivering premium quality, reliable service, and ongoing innovation to our customers.

About the role

The Utility Operator will cover multiple roles on the paint line to maintain operation and avoid stopping for breaks caused by vacations and call-offs. They serve as the Production Supervisor's second-in-command and are expected to cross-train across all material handler and operator roles to support continuous paint line operation. They also provide leadership and support to the broader team as a support to the leadership team.

Responsibilities

• Cross-train across all material handler and operator roles to support continuous paint line operation
• Competent at operating an overhead crane and driving a forklift
• Serves as primary operational coverage for planned and unplanned absences to minimize paint line downtime
• Quickly transitions between roles based on production needs, staffing levels, and supervisor direction
• Acts as a lead resource on shift, providing guidance, coaching, and informal direction to operators and material handlers as needed
• Understand the different coil defects and what action is required if it is observed at the finish coater
• Communicate daily with internal personnel from Production and Quality Control to assist in resolving problems and achieving company goals
• Participate in continuous improvement activities focused on safety, quality, productivity, and reliability of the paint line

Qualifications & Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent (GED)
• 2+ years manufacturing operating experience
• Prior experience in a manufacturing or production environment with demonstrated success in cross-training across multiple roles or machines
• Knowledge of basic hand and power tools

Desired Qualifications

• Metals, coating, roll forming or industrial manufacturing experience
• Previous experience serving as a utility, back-up, relief, or floater operator supporting multiple production roles

Skills And Abilities

• Promotes teamwork, accountability, and positive communication during normal operations and upset conditions
• 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

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to talk or hear
• Frequently required to walk
• Occasionally required to stand; sit; bend; stoop; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms
• Minimum weight of 50 pounds to be lifted

Work Environment

• Near moving mechanical parts
• Exposure to hazardous chemicals
• Exposure to extreme cold or heat
• Moderate noise level requiring the use of hearing protection
• Required to utilize Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when accessing certain manufacturing areas

Benefits

The benefits at BlueScope are just as rewarding as the work. 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.

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. 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.