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VTD Helper
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- Overtime
- Forklift
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
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VTD Helper

JSW Steel USA Ohio Inc -
Mingo Junction, OH

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Job Details

Qualifications

Forklift Certification
Monitoring machines
Quality control samples
Machine setup
Equipment setup (production tasks)
Maintaining an organized workspace
Removing debris
Manufacturing facilities cleaning
Overhead Crane Certification
Energy control procedures
Forklift
Personal protective equipment (PPE) adherence
High school diploma or GED
Crane hoisting operations
Machine operation safety procedures
Shovels
Metallurgical furnaces
Collaboration with manufacturing teams
Equipment maintenance
Materials handling
Monitoring processing parameters
Hand tools
Facilities routine maintenance
Hazardous energy control
Communication skills
Material handling equipment operation
Mechanical knowledge
Entry level

Full Job Description

JSW Steel is seeking and experienced VTD Helper to join our team!

The selected person will support the operation of the Vacuum Tank Degasser (VTD), a critical process used to refine molten steel and achieve precise metallurgical quality. This role works hands-on with operators to prepare equipment, monitor processes, handle materials, and maintain a safe, clean work environment. The ideal candidate is safety-focused, mechanically inclined, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-heat industrial setting.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist the VTD Operator with equipment setup, operation, and shutdown of the vacuum degassing system.
Prepare ladles, hoses, alloy additions, and sampling tools prior to treatment.
Monitor equipment for leaks, pressure fluctuations, temperature issues, and other abnormal conditions.
Communicate process conditions and updates clearly to the Operator and Supervisor.
Follow all instructions provided by supervision to support safe and efficient operations.
Comply with all plant safety rules, PPE requirements, lockout/tagout procedures, and hot metal protocols.
Maintain safe working conditions around molten steel, heavy equipment, and overhead cranes.
Immediately report hazards, equipment malfunctions, or unsafe behaviors to supervision.
Assist with the delivery, staging, and handling of alloys for the VTD process.
Safely manage slag and debris using hand tools such as shovels, bars, and hooks.
Support sample collection and ensure timely transfer to Quality Control personnel.
Perform routine cleaning of VTD platforms, hoses, hoods, and surrounding work areas.
Assist with basic maintenance tasks including gasket replacement, hose connections, and water line checks.
Keep tools maintained and workstations organized and free of hazards.
Work collaboratively with crane operators, ladlemen, furnace operators, and QC technicians.
Accurately follow verbal and written instructions in a fast-paced production environment.
Participate in daily safety meetings, pre-shift briefings, and shift change communications.

Skills, Experience and Education:

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to work safely in extreme heat, high noise levels, and around molten steel.
Willingness to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and perform physically demanding work.
Strong teamwork, communication, and reliability.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

Previous experience in steelmaking or heavy industrial environments.
Familiarity with melt shop operations, including ladles, furnaces, or vacuum systems.
Overhead crane and/or forklift experience (certification a plus).

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.

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