Ferrous Shear Operator/Work Cell Lead

Principal Objective of Position:                                                                                                     

Operating the control tower pulpit of a 1,000-ton shear and leading a 4–5-member group that work to shear, sort, separate, and inspect scrap metal into mill ready grades of steel product.

Essential Functions:                                                                                                                       

The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned.  Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

• Operating the Shear Tower
  • Communicating with Crane Operators who are feeding the shear
  • Guide and direct the downstream personnel who sort what you have processed through the shear
  • Monitor material as it is feed in and through the shear for quality and safety
• Daily pre & post machinery inspections, and tool inventories
• Responsible for daily & weekly preventative maintenance schedules
• Work with and in accordance with maintenance to maintain a complex machine that has a large footprint
• Other assignments within the ferrous yard defined by your yard supervisor
• Leading and working alongside your team – setting the example

Other Responsibilities:                                                                                                                   

• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Required:                                                                                           

• 5 years Experience Operating Industrial Machinery/Equipment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:                                                                                  

• Strong Leadership and People Skills
• Must be safety conscious (adhere to safety program & promote safe working habits)
• Understand electric over hydraulic equipment
• Strong work ethics, excellent attendance, and attention to detail are all required
• Experience in Industrial machinery/equipment

Preferred Qualifications:                                                                                                                

Work Environment:                                                                                                                         

The work environment is inside when the shear is in operation, but outside elements are required for preventative maintenance and material inspections.  When the shear cell is not operating, many of the assignments which you would be responsible for would be outside work.  You would be working closely with your supervisor on a variety of initiatives to maintain the shear work cell and to affect other aspects of the Ferrous yard with your team for the betterment of the overall Ferrous yard.