Refactory Operator

  • Augusta (Richmond County)
  • Vollzeit

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Refactory Operator

Das ist Ihr Beitrag

Job Summary:

The Production operator ladle and ingot preparation is responsible for the ladles, launders and ingots used in the smelting bay. He/She is also involved in repairing and maintaining the refractory material of the different furnaces.

The Production operator ladle and ingot preparation is responsible to execute the tasks according to the working instructions and according to the applicable safety rules.

As the Production operator ladle and ingot preparation utilizes the equipment, he/she will notice technical issues or unsafe situations first and needs to notify these red flags to the team leader.

The Production operator ladle and ingot preparation is responsible for the quality of the ladles, launders and ingots. The quality of the ladles, launders and ingots is important as they are key elements during the production of blister, lead tin alloys and granules.

This operator is part of a team that consists out of (1) team lead, (5) production operators, (1) ladle and ingot preparation operator, (1) overhead crane operator and (1) wastewater and off gas treatment operator. If needed this operator needs to assist the other production operator in their daily activities.

Responsibilities:

Standard tasks
  • Basic cleaning and maintenance tasks:
  • Keep the operational space tidy, clean and well organized
  • Use a compressed air driven (pneumatic) hammer
  • Use of a demolition robot
  • Perform smaller refractory repairs on launders, ladles and furnaces
  • Prepare launder refractory
  • Prepare molds and ladles
  • Clean launders, ladles and molds
  • Basic computer work
    • Fill out the shift logbook (excel)
    • Create notifications for maintenance (SAP)
  • Participate in the continuous improvement process
  • Take care of consumables stock in production independently
Process tasks
  • Follow up on the ladles (7m3 and 0,7m3); Using the ladle heating, ladle drying stand, ladle breakout stand and ladle relining stand to keep the ladles in perfect conditions and ready to be used by production
  • Follow up on all molds; make sure they are ready to be used by production (e.g., LTAF molds, Copper casting molds, …)
  • Follow up on all refractory lined launders, make sure they are ready to be used by production (e.g., Copper casting launder, granulation launder, Slag holding furnace launders, …) if needed execute repairs
  • Follow up on all refractory lined furnaces, make sure they are ready to be used by production (e.g., TBRC, LTAF, SHF, …) if needed execute repairs
  • Use a (hot) patch machine to perform (hot) patching in the furnaces and or launders for quick repairs.
  • Bricking / rebricking of (parts of) cold furnaces
  • Assist 3rd party personnel for bricking of furnaces
  • The production team leader can give other tasks within the production plant
  • Take ownership of all the tools needed to perform the above mentioned tasks; e.g. patching machine, molds for relining the ladles, pneumatic hammers, …)
Other tasks
  • Executing the tasks following the working instructions.
  • Take independent decisions on the tasks such as described above.
  • Executing the tasks in a safe way.
  • Notify the shift leader and / or production manager when unsafe situations occur.
  • Notify the shift leader and / or production manager when technical issues occur
  • Know environmental protection standards and measures by Aurubis and stick to them
  • Use the mandatory PPE at work

 

 

Das bringen Sie mit

 

  • Work experience in an operational environment is a bonus.
  • Have some experience with masonry. Know how to use common masonry tools.
  • Driver license for industrial trucks
  • Using a demolition robot.

Personal skills

  • Willingness to take responsibility and make decisions within the equipment and process margins
  • Open mind, likes teamwork, result driven, eager to learn, …
  • Safety, environmental protection and quality awareness
  • Reliability, open minded for change processes

Special Skills

  • Experience with relevant software tools (e.g., MS Office, SAP, …)

Education Required

  • High school certificate

KPIs

  • Production KPIs
  • Seniority: level 5 (level 1 = COO)
  • Report to: Team Leader
  • Interfaces to:
    • Head of production
    • Production manager
    • Team leader
    • Production staff
    • Maintenance department
    • HSE
    • Procurement(warehouse)
    • Other Aurubis Stakeholder
    • External Stakeholders(e.g subcontractors)

Physical Requirements

  • Varying periods of time standing/ walking in the plant up to the whole shift
  • Must be able to perform the following: walking, standing, climbing, pulling, and or pushing, carrying, grasping, using hand-to-finger movement, balancing, reaching, twisting, turning and stooping for most of every day. 
  • May occasionally be required to reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
  • Good physical condition with the ability to lift to 50 lbs. occasionally.
  • Good hand/eye coordination, motor skills, 20/20 corrected vision and hearing within the normal range. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
  • There will be prolonged periods of standing and walking in the plant daily.
  • Ability to travel throughout facility as required to conduct safety inspections.
  • Ability to respond quickly and efficiently to all safety needs on the floor or in the office areas.
  • Must wear all required PPE’s when in protected areas

 

Ihre Vorteile

 

  • 401(k) with company match
  • Dental Insurance
  • Health Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • STD
  • LTD
  • Competitive Vacation Plan
  • ...and more!

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