VAR Operator 1-STEEL MILL-(Vacuum Arc Remelting)

Job Description

Job Description

Universal Stainless & Alloy Products, Inc., established in 1994, is headquartered in Bridgeville, PA, with plants in North Jackson, OH, Dunkirk, NY, and Titusville, PA. Universal Stainless produces semi-finished and finished specialty steel long products and plate including stainless steel, tool steel, bearing steel, gear steel, and aircraft quality low alloy steels for use in a variety of industries. Universal is committed to providing the best quality, delivery, and service possible.

Benefits start day 1 :

• 401(k) and 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Profit Sharing
• Vision insurance

Job description

Universal Stainless is seeking a VAR Operator with prior mill or warehouse experience. This position works independently but also must work with other crew members from time to time. Must be a self-starter, have excellent attention to detail, reliable transportation, and willingness to learn.

This position will work a 4 day on 4 day off schedule including weekends.

7am to 7pm or 7pm to 7am

$21.25 to $21.75 per hour with a .50 cent shift differential for night shift.

Must have prior steel mill or industrial furnace experience. Welding experience a BIG plus!

VAR Operator:

Operates and monitors 4 VAR furnaces.

Safely loads furnace using remote overhead crane, documenting bar identification and all required information.

Maintains accurate record keeping of all furnace activity and communicates information to co-workers.

Monitors chart recorders for cycle adherence to recipe. Ability to identify anomalies in the furnace performance and contacts/communicates to Technology, Maintenance, and Supervision

Safely unloads bars from furnace at end of cycle and cools bars in manner directed by recipe using remote overhead crane.

Documents and adheres to designated cycle times. Processes material in accordance with recipe

Accurately records production data manually and in computerized production recording system. Understands data system and is capable of identifying/rectifying erroneous or inconsistent entries/results.

Tools/equipment used: including but not limited to, IR Thermometer, calipers, measuring stick, tape measure, hot chalk, paint markers, go/no-go tools, TC load material and tools, label printers, stacker crane, forklift, furnace controllers.

Welding as needed.

All other duties as required.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• 4x12
• Day shift
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• Heavy Industrial: 1 year (Required)
• Overhead Crane: 1 year (Required)
• Forklift: 1 year (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day shift or night shift based on availability.

Work Location: One location