Machine Operator

Job Title: Acid House Operator ADS

Position Overview: The Acid House Operator ADS is responsible for operating acid pickling and related ADS processes to clean, treat, and prepare steel products for further processing or coating. This includes monitoring tanks, furnaces, and equipment; following work instructions and safety requirements; maintaining product quality; documenting production activity; and supporting a clean, organized, and efficient work area.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Read work orders and bills of material to determine product specifications.
• Meet production quantity, quality, and efficiency requirements.
• Operate, use, and maintain assigned equipment and machinery.
• Report machinery or equipment issues to the supervisor or maintenance team.
• Inspect products and materials during processing to ensure quality standards are maintained, using measuring tools as required.
• Obtain required approvals and complete product labeling.
• Use forklifts, cranes, and hand carts to load, unload, and move materials safely.
• Record and document production, downtime, and required work order information.
• Follow all safety, PPE, housekeeping, daily inspection, and lockout/tagout requirements.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Train new operators as needed.
• Cut samples for quality control.
• Work in a fast-paced environment and in confined spaces as required.
• Review SDS information and become familiar with chemicals used in the work area.
• Complete all assigned training, including monthly health and safety sessions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Department Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate acid house ADS tanks, moly spray, baker, copper coat, baker bell, and Genesis furnace processes.
• Work in various indoor and outdoor weather conditions and in dusty environments.
• Pump and remove solutions from ADS tanks as required.
• Make up new ADS processing tank solutions as needed.
• Remove sludge from ADS tanks.
• Monitor material quality during ADS processing.
• Adjust time and temperature settings on furnaces as required.

Skills and Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to perform basic math functions accurately.
• Basic computer skills for data entry.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to frequently push, pull, and reach.
• Strong multitasking skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Forklift experience preferred.
• 1–2 years of industrial machinery experience preferred.