Finishing Mill Utility Operator

$61,000 / year - (includes base hourly rate plus, weekly production bonus, shift & Sunday premiums, and 312 hours of annual scheduled overtime)

Finishing Mill Operator (Entry Level)

This is an entry level production position in our rolling mill finishing department.

We Have:

• A strong global presence with steel mills that transform millions of tons of raw material to produce steel beams, rebar, flats, and merchant bars, used by the auto industry, appliance, construction, machinery, and equipment industries.

• A culture that welcomes diversity, encourages innovation, and creates products that serve humanity.

• An environment that values safety, teamwork, and sustainability.

• A commitment to continuous improvement and the belief that we can create a better future for our employees and our global community by investing in people, processes, and technology.

We Offer:

• Comprehensive Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Plans - Eligible upon 1st day of hire

• Health & Dependent Care (Flexible Spending Account)

• 100% Matching 401K up to 6%

• Life/Accidental Life Insurance

• Bonuses

• Health Advocate Services

• Employee Assistance Program

• Tuition Reimbursement Program

• Career Path System and Professional Training

• An empowering and open culture with the opportunity to grow and create.

Your Qualifications:

• The desire to learn new roles and grow with the company.

• High School Diploma or GED preferred, but not required. If you do not have a HS Diploma or GED, you will need to successfully pass an entrance exam.

• 1-3 years of industrial or manufacturing experience using hand tools preferred but not required.

• The ability to work a Dupont 4/3, rotating 12-hr schedule including days, nights, & two weekends a month.

• Experience operating an overhead crane and forklift preferred but not required.

• Basic Computer skills.

• Able to lift up to 50lbs.

• Ability to interpret instructions and to use adjustable controls in regulating the continuous process using measuring instruments and gauges.

• General math skills, advanced problem-solving, and ability to multi-task.

Your Purpose:

To maintain safety, proper equipment operation, and housekeeping. To assist in the operations of the straightening, cutting, and stacking areas in the finishing end of the rolling mill.

Your Work:

• Work safely in a production environment.

• Follow all safety rules and regulations for the plant and area.

• Ensure all scrap is cut and cleaned up as needed to allow continued operations.

• Ensure housekeeping in the area is always up to standard during the shift.

• Perform reworks and downtime cleaning as available.

• Assist in repairs as needed.

• Complete preventative maintenance tasks during planned downtime.

• Assist in blade changes on the cold saws and shear when required.

• Assist in straightener roll changes as required.

• Perform crane inspections at the beginning of each shift for the south finishing crane.

• Cross-train at next promotion level position. (Receive higher position job pay once fully trained and capable, when filling in at cross-trained position).

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

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