Heavy Equipment Operator - Scrap Processing
Core
Operate mobile equipment and scrap burning machinery to unload, load, grade, and inventory scrap metal at a steel mill.
Role type
Heavy Equipment Operator (Scrap Processing)
Builds
Scrap metal processing and inventory management for Oregon Steel Mills
Domain
Steel manufacturing / Scrap metal recycling
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Forklift operation, Mobile crane operation, Heavy truck operation, Front loader operation, Basic hand tools usage, Safety inspection procedures, Inventory grading, Record keeping
Preferred skills
Spatial perception, Math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division), Ability to work rotating shifts
Technologies
Forklifts, Mobile cranes, Heavy trucks, Front loaders
Responsibilities
Operate mobile equipment including forklifts, front loaders, mobile cranes, and heavy trucks; Operate scrap burning equipment; Unload and load scrap metal from trucks and railcars; Grade incoming and outgoing scrap while keeping inventory separated; Maintain equipment using basic hand tools; Perform daily safety inspection of all equipment; Keep accurate and legible records; Maintain a clean and safe work area
Seniority
Entry-level to Individual Contributor