BlueScope Coated Products
manufacturing
UtilityOperator
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“Utility Operator at BlueScope Coated Products. Skills: process management, cross-functional coordination, continuous improvement. Cover multiple roles on the paint line. Maintain operation and avoid stopping”
What You'll Achieve.
minimize paint line downtime; achieving company goals; safety, quality, productivity, and reliability of the paint line
Industry & Context.
Ability to work up to 12-hour shifts, Ability to pass a background check and drug test, near moving mechanical parts, occasional exposure to hazardous chemicals, extreme cold or heat, moderate noise level, require the use of hearing protection, Utilize Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Regularly required to talk or hear, Frequently required to walk, Occasionally required to sit, stoop, use hands to handle or feel objects, reach with hands and arms, Capable of lifting a minimum weight of 50 pounds, Specific vision abilities include close-up and distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
High School diploma or equivalent (GED), 2+ years manufacturing operating experience, Prior experience in a manufacturing or production environment with demonstrated success in cross‑training across multiple roles or machines, Knowledge of basic hand and power tools
Nice to Have
Metals, coating, roll forming or industrial manufacturing experience, Previous experience serving as a utility, back-up, relief, or floater operator supporting multiple production roles
What You'll Do.
Cover multiple roles on the paint line
Maintain operation and avoid stopping
Cross-train across all material handler and operator roles
Support continuous paint line operation
Provide leadership and support to the broader team
Operate an overhead crane
Serve as primary operational coverage
Minimize paint line downtime
Quickly transitions between roles
and informal direction
Understand different coil defects
Comply with Quality and Environmental Management System principles
Communicate daily with internal personnel
Assist in resolving problems
Achieve company goals
Participate in continuous improvement activities
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-train across all material handler and operator roles; Acts as a lead resource on shift, providing guidance, coaching, and informal direction to operators and material handlers as needed; Communicates daily with internal personnel from Production and Quality Control to assist in resolving problems and achieving company goals; Promotes teamwork, accountability, and positive communication during normal operations and upset conditions
Communication Scope
Good communication skills; Positive communication
Full Job Description
_**Company Description**_ BlueScope Coated Products is one of the largest coil coating companies in the United States, with facilities across the country. With more than four decades of expertise providing painted metal coils and toll processing services for industries in the construction and consumer product markets, we pride ourselves on delivering premium quality, reliable service, and ongoing innovation to our customers. The Utility Operator will be responsible for covering multiple roles on the paint line to maintain operation and avoid stopping for breaks caused by vacations and call-offs. The Utility Operator is the Production Supervisor’s second in command and is expected to cross-train across all material handler and operator roles to support continuous paint line operation. The Utility Operator is also expected to provide leadership and support to the broader team as a support to the leadership team. ## Key Focus Areas * Cross-train across all material handler and operator roles to support continuous paint line operation * Competent at operating an overhead crane and driving a forklift * Serves as primary operational coverage for planned and unplanned absences to minimize paint line downtime * Quickly transitions between roles based on production needs, staffing levels, and supervisor direction. * Acts as a lead resource on shift, providing guidance, coaching, and informal direction to operators and material handlers as needed. * Understand the different coil defects and what action is required if it is observed at the finish coater. * Responsible for understanding and complying with the fundamental principles associated with the Quality and Environmental Management System in place at BlueScope * Communicates daily with internal personnel from Production and Quality Control to assist in resolving problems and achieving company goals * Participates in continuous improvement activities focused on safety, quality, productivity, and reliability of the paint li
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