Operator - Caster

Becoming part of the SSAB family means joining a journey. A journey that we believe is essential for the sustainability of this planet. Steel has been one of the most important materials for developing our society and it will continue to be so. In the roofs over our heads, in the bridges connecting our cities and in the cars of tomorrow. At SSAB we are proud of our history and leadership in high-strength steel. But we are also aware that the production of steel is one of the largest emitters of greenhouse gases in the world. That has to change. That is why we have developed the world’s first fossil free steel production and has committed to becoming largely fossil-free by around 2030. As part of SSAB you will be instrumental in realizing this goal and push for the green transformation of the whole steel industry.

Essential Functions

• Ensure safety during daily operations and maintenance down days on the casting floor
• Receive ladles on ladle landing platform when shipped from LMF or VTD
• Properly install ladle slide gate cylinders
• Install tundish cover flux on molten steel in tundish
• Take temperature of steel and samples; hydrovas each heat
• Exchange tundish each sequence using caster 125-ton remote crane
• Pack of clay rope and nail whiskers in casting mold
• Manual filling of mold and monitoring
• Monitor casting machine speeds and breakout protection
• Prep new tundish for pre heat and start preheaters 
• Stock all consumables for casting on the casting deck using the 125-ton casting crane
• Communicate with LMF/ VTD for accurate shipping times to the casting department

• Casting machine mold, bender, and segment exchanges during scheduled down days
• Operate the caster torch machine in manual and auto functions

• Apply id on slabs 
• Operate slab deburring machine
• Apply hold codes to slabs when required 
• Operate runout crane for dummy bar size changes
• Set dummy bar head size up to proper width required to cast melt practice
• Remove head crop and tail crop per start up and end of each sequence
• Remove and hot chalk proper id on etch sample cut from required melt practice
• Perform preventive maintenance on torch machine
• Change cutting tips on torch machine
• Understand proper cutting plans in level 2 for torch slab cutting
• Remove kerf boxes and dump when required using runout crane and forklift
• Ensure safety of all employees who enter/work in the torch / runout operating area

• Visually check slab id’s
• Trim leftover kerf off the slab with a hand torch

• Manually identify slabs with hot chalk when automatic id machines have mechanical issues

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Strong commitment to safety and active participation in safety-oriented work culture
• Self-motivated with strong work ethic
• Ability to work solo and as part of a team
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Good communication skills
• Basic mechanical aptitude and experience

Our Offer

At SSAB we strive for a diverse and inclusive environment. We use our values – driven, true and ahead – in making everyday decisions, keeping the customer at the heart of what we do. This makes us all team players, each with the drive to improve. When joining SSAB you will become part of an organization of passionate problem solvers working together on important challenges. We will support your growth by providing a safe and friendly workplace that contributes to work-life balance. If you set out to achieve it, at SSAB you will have the possibility of broadening your skills and grow within your field or beyond.

We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees:

• Bonuses
• Profit sharing
• 401(k) with 5% employer match
• 10 paid holidays
• Vacation
• Excellent, affordable benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Challenging and interesting work
• Friendly and inclusive workplace