Pit Operator

Primary Responsibilities

• Safely operate loaders during slag pit digging, quenching, and maintenance activities
• Perform pre-shift equipment inspections and conduct a 360 degree walk-around visual inspection of the hot pit loader
• Inspect pits for proper grading, dryness, and berms, and maintain safety equipment in working order
• Climb in and out of the loader, maintaining 3 points of contact during ingress and egress (2 hands, 1 foot or 2 feet, 1 hand) in contact with grab rails or stair treads
• Maintain all required certifications required by OSHA and the company safety programs
• Activate fire suppression system in case of fire on or in loader
• Monitor for water intrusion, stop work if steam or moisture is detected, and implement water abatement measures
• Climb in and out of the loader, maintaining 3 points of contact during ingress and egress (2 hands, 1 foot or 2 feet, 1 hand) in contact with grab rails or stair treads
• Follow correct digging techniques to prevent hazards
• Pad pots with correct amount of slag depending on type
• Load haul trucks safely without overloading or spilling
• Coordinate with pot carriers, control dumping, oversee de-skulling, manage quenching pits, and follow proper digging techniques to prevent hazards

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Teamwork
• Communication
• Time management
• Problem solving

Physical Demand

• Stand, walk on both flat and uneven surfaces
• Sit
• Climb stairs
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel
• Reach with hands and arms
• Lift at least 50 pounds on a regular basis

Required Education And Experience

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid Driver’s License
• Willingness to work in a Steel Mill setting
• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting preferred but not required
• Vocational training as a Hot Pit Loader

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee occupying this position.

Compensation And Benefits

• Base pay $24.00 an hour
• Comprehensive benefits package including health care coverage (medical, dental, and vision), a 401(k)-retirement plan, life and disability insurance, paid time off, and paid company holidays
• Supplemental programs designed to support overall wellbeing and everyday needs, such as optional life insurance for eligible family members, supplemental disability coverage, legal services, identity protection, critical illness, hospital and accident insurance, tuition reimbursement, chronic condition support programs, a 24/7 employee assistance program, and telemedicine services