Refactory Operator

Augusta (Richmond County)
Full-time

Would you like to be part of a company with a strong purpose? Aurubis is a leading international multimetal producer and one of the largest copper recyclers worldwide. Our metals are the basis for the green transition, digitalization, and future technologies. Rock-solid & rolling. Hands-on & high-tech. Skilled & seriously sustainable. This is what drives our 6,900 employees to top performance every day. Join our team and become one of our most valuable elements.

Refactory Operator

Your Tasks

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

Your Profile

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

We Offer

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

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