Refractory Ladle Bricker, BRS - Big River Steel LLC

Job Description

U. S. Steel is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace culture and celebrate the diversity of our employees.Ensure policies, procedures, and all activities are carried out to support BRS goals and objectives at the Ladle Bricking Stand on their respective crew assignments.

**Digital assessment test is required to be completed within 14 days of submitting application.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Ensure Safety, Environmental, Quality requirements and “where applicable” ResponsibleSteel requirements are followed.
2. Capable of safely and efficiently operating a remote overhead crane and a forklift.
3. Ensure good housekeeping practices are carried out on the stand and surrounding areas.
4. Capable of following a bricking scheme to safely reline ladles so they can be placed back into service.
5. Support other areas in Refractory and the Shop as needed to strengthen BRS profitability and continual improvement.
6. Assist maintenance with any repairs in the ladle bricking area.

Qualifications:

1. Quality, detail, and safety oriented; mechanically inclined and self-motivated.
2. Good insight into team dynamics with strong verbal communication skills.
3. Ability to work without direct supervision.
4. High School diploma or equivalent; college degree a plus.
5. Minimum of 1 year experience in a heavy manufacturing environment.
6. Previous related experience preferred.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:
Environment is typical for a steel mill refractory area, with extreme temperatures, high noise levels, and dusty areas. Physically demanding work and the ability to routinely lift and move heavy objects in this environment will be required during the shift. Typical shifts are 4 on 4 off 12 hours, which rotate from days to nights. This results in working some weekends, holidays, and overtime.

Supervisory Responsibility:
This position does not supervise others.

Competency Summary

At U. S. Steel all employees are expected to display the following core competencies every day to advance corporate, team and individual goals:

Think: Think Critically and Drive Change
Lead: Develop Talent and Collaborate
Do: Empower Performance and Deliver Results

Company Overview

U. S. Steel is a leading steel producer founded in 1901. Today, we’re a greener company with an infinitely recyclable product, the world’s only LEED-certified steel mill, and an ambitious plan to reduce emissions. We make products that make everyday life possible - automotive, construction, appliance, energy, container, and packaging industries all benefit from our innovation.

We show pride in our communities with company-sponsored employee volunteer programs, corporate contributions, partnerships in support of education, scholarships for our next generation of leaders, and many other programs.

We are continually recognized for our commitment to our employees, most recently as a Most Loved Workplace (Newsweek 2021- 2022), a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality (Human Rights Campaign Foundation 2020-2022), a Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion (Disability Equality Index 2021-2022), and World's Most Ethical Companies (2023). It’s easy to see why U. S. Steel employees take Pride in Our Past as we Build the Future, United by Steel.

Conducting business with integrity and with the highest ethical values has underpinned U. S. Steel’s success for over 100 years, and it remains critical to our company’s success in the future. U. S. Steel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) according to job qualifications without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, genetics, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity, disability status or status as a protected Veteran or any other legally protected group status. (California residents may visit www.ussteel.com/CANotice regarding collection of personal information and U. S. Steel's privacy practices.)