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HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATORS

  • HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATORS job type Posted on: Nov 09, 2026
  • HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATORS experience level Finkl Steel
  • HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATORS employment type Chicago, Illinois
  • HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATORS employment type Onsite
  • HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATORS salary Full-time

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Job Title :

HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATORS

Job Type :

Full-Time

Job Location :

Chicago Illinois United States

Remote :

No

Jobcon Logo Job Description :

Heavy Equipment OperatorOperate and maintain hot pit front-end loaders. As required, remove slag from EAF and transport it to the cooling building, where it will later be screened and loaded into trailers.Check in scrap trucks, coordinate off-loading locations, inspect scrap against specifications, and work with the scrap crane operator to maintain adequate inventory for melting requirements.Operate and maintain loaders, haul trucks, hydraulic material handlers, and water trucks to manage scrap storage and distribution for proper melting operations.Remove slag pot skulls, ladle slag, and bottom pour debris from the melt shop in coordination with the Melting Supervisor.Screen and manage the handling of mill scale.Ensure safe operations through proper execution of all procedures and programs.Safely operate all assigned equipment.Complete all pre-operational checklists and basic PM activities.Confirm incoming scrap meets appropriate specifications.Abide by all Finkl policies and procedures.High School diploma or GED required.Ability to operate heavy equipment required.Previous experience operating a front-end loader required.Hot pit front-end loader experience strongly preferred.Previous experience operating a mobile crane/hydraulic material handler preferred.Experience operating haul trucks, water trucks, or other industrial mobile equipment is a plus.Ability to perform basic equipment inspections, pre-operational checklists, and basic preventative maintenance.Previous experience in a steel mill, foundry, scrap yard, or other industrial environment is preferred.Extra $0.30 for working 2nd shift & extra $0.40 for working 3rd shiftMedical, Dental and Vision benefits401k Match & Profit SharingSTD and Life Insurance10 paid holidays/PTOQuarterly Gainsharing BonusesFlexible Spending AccountOvertime and Double Time

Jobcon Logo Position Details

Posted:

Nov 09, 2026

Reference Number:

13695_U-131228694895

Employment:

Full-time

City:

Chicago

Job Origin:

APPCAST_CPC

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Heavy Equipment OperatorOperate and maintain hot pit front-end loaders. As required, remove slag from EAF and transport it to the cooling building, where it will later be screened and loaded into trailers.Check in scrap trucks, coordinate off-loading locations, inspect scrap against specifications, and work with the scrap crane operator to maintain adequate inventory for melting requirements.Operate and maintain loaders, haul trucks, hydraulic material handlers, and water trucks to manage scrap storage and distribution for proper melting operations.Remove slag pot skulls, ladle slag, and bottom pour debris from the melt shop in coordination with the Melting Supervisor.Screen and manage the handling of mill scale.Ensure safe operations through proper execution of all procedures and programs.Safely operate all assigned equipment.Complete all pre-operational checklists and basic PM activities.Confirm incoming scrap meets appropriate specifications.Abide by all Finkl policies and procedures.High School diploma or GED required.Ability to operate heavy equipment required.Previous experience operating a front-end loader required.Hot pit front-end loader experience strongly preferred.Previous experience operating a mobile crane/hydraulic material handler preferred.Experience operating haul trucks, water trucks, or other industrial mobile equipment is a plus.Ability to perform basic equipment inspections, pre-operational checklists, and basic preventative maintenance.Previous experience in a steel mill, foundry, scrap yard, or other industrial environment is preferred.Extra $0.30 for working 2nd shift & extra $0.40 for working 3rd shiftMedical, Dental and Vision benefits401k Match & Profit SharingSTD and Life Insurance10 paid holidays/PTOQuarterly Gainsharing BonusesFlexible Spending AccountOvertime and Double Time

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