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Hot Metal Crane Operator

Vallourec - North America

Hot Metal Crane Operator

You'll play a vital role in our Melt Shop Operations Team by:

  • Transporting empty ladles from the ladle preheater to the ladle car
  • Inspecting ladles for missing brick prior to use
  • Moving full ladles of liquid steel between ladle car, LMF, and caster
  • Inspecting ladles post-LMF for hot spots
  • Charging scrap safely and accurately into the EAF
  • Removing and replacing electrodes at the EAF and LMF
  • Safely operating ladle and charging cranes during all operations
  • Identifying and reporting crane operational issues
  • Supporting refractory, EAF, LMF, and casting operations as needed
  • Performing additional duties as assigned to support production

We're looking for candidates who are safety-focused, mechanically inclined, and ready to work in a high-impact environment:

  • Ability to qualify for overhead crane operation (including physical and testing requirements)
  • Strong knowledge of OSHA and company safety standards for crane operation
  • Ability to recognize equipment issues and escalate appropriately
  • Willingness to operate both ladle and charging cranes
  • Working knowledge of Melt Shop operations (Refractory, EAF, LMF, Casting)
  • Mathematical skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide using whole numbers, fractions, decimals)
  • Strong problem-solving and reasoning skills in high-pressure situations
  • Mechanical comprehension and equipment awareness
  • Ability to work rotating shifts, overtime, weekends, and holidays

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of manufacturing or heavy industrial experience
  • Prior hot metal crane experience

Get paid for what you knowand earn more as you learn more

Opportunities to work with advanced Melt Shop equipment

A culture that values safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement

Real growth potential in a stable, essential industry

Overtime opportunities

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
  • Company-Paid Life Insurance & Short/Long-Term Disability
  • 401(k): Company match 3% with no vesting period
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Paid Holidays (10 days + 1 floating holiday)
  • Paid Vacation Time
  • Discretionary Performance-Based Bonus Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Vacancy posted 3 days ago
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