The Role
Operate a rod mill, including pre-operation setup, molten-metal flow regulation, transfer-pump operation, skimming, overhead-crane use, and pour-off pot handling. Assist with bar handling, casting, breakdown operations, coil preparation, light maintenance, and delivery preparation. Maintain strong safety practices, solve problems quickly, work in changing conditions, and lift up to 60 pounds in hot, cold, and outdoor environments.
Summary Generated by Built In
SubsidiarySuperior Aluminum Alloys
Overview
Annual Salary - 75k+
General operation of Rod Mill.
Responsibilities- Demonstrated commitment to safety through actions and behaviors
- Understanding of Molten Metal
- Pre op Setup ( Prep & Clean Launders, Inspect & Clean Pump well )
- Operation of Transfer pump
- Regulate Metal Flow
- Proper knowledge of Skimming
- Knowledge and use of Overhead Cranes
- Responsible for setting Pour off Pot & Putting under Preheat after Run is Complete
- Assist with Bar Handling & Casting Operations
- Light maintenance duties
- Assist in break down operations
- Prep Coils for Delivery
- Other duties as assigned
- Must receive passing score on required testing
- Ability to make quick decisions in fast-paced, team-oriented work environment
- Possess a self-starter quality for seeking input and details from resources
- Solid mechanical aptitude and a desire to problem solve
- Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner
- Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events
- Must have good math skills, as well as oral and written communication skills
- Must be able to lift 60 pounds
- Possess a willingness to work in cold/hot outside conditions as well as hot inside conditions
Steel Dynamics, Inc., and all affiliated entities are equal opportunity employers.
Skills Required
- Pass the required testing
- Ability to make quick decisions in a fast-paced, team-oriented work environment
- Self-starter attitude and willingness to seek input and details from available resources
- Solid mechanical aptitude and desire to problem solve
- Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner
- Ability to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events
- Good math skills
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Ability to lift 60 pounds
- Willingness to work in cold and hot outdoor conditions and hot indoor conditions
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The Company
What We Do
Superior Aluminum Alloys is a secondary aluminum smelter in New Haven, Indiana. Founded by OmniSource in 1997, the company melts recycled aluminum scrap into certified alloys and aluminum products, including ingots, sows, deoxidizing cones, bars, rod/wire, and molten metal. It offers custom alloy blends and serves manufacturing and steelmaking customers, with ISO 9001:2015 certification supporting its quality-focused production and customer-specific specifications.
