Equipment Assembler - Roll Shop

Gerdau; Petersburg (VA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision

401K with matching

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Career path and training

Job summary

Gerdau Ameristeel Corp. in Petersburg, VA is seeking skilled workers with industrial or manufacturing backgrounds to support the rolling stands and production lines.

You will assemble, rebuild, and align mill components, using blueprints, charts, and precision instruments while maintaining safety and quality standards. As a member of the fabrication team, you will handle roll assemblies, tooling changes, and ongoing maintenance to ensure efficient roll/guides and mill operation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED preferred.
• 1–3 years of industrial or manufacturing experience.
• Must be mechanically inclined.
• CNC machine experience is a plus.
• Ability to work a rotating 12 hr shift including days, nights, and every other weekend.

Responsibilities

• Assemble straightener rolls/guides, shear blades, and saw blades and inspect for conformance to specifications.
• Disassemble and reassemble mill stands; align rolls and adjust bolts.
• Set up and operate tools to assemble mill components; grease and maintain mill stands.
• Perform routine equipment care, inspections, and records on vehicles and mobile equipment.
• Operate overhead cranes to transfer products or materials and support stand changeovers.

Skills

Industrial experience

Manufacturing experience

Mechanically inclined

Basic computer skills

Math and problem solving

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

CNC machine

Job description

Work with a steel industry leader and apply your industrial or manufacturing background to a long-lasting and impactful career at Gerdau. Your work will be essential in helping us roll steel products that meet the highest standards of quality around the world in a variety of industries such asautomotive, appliance, construction, agriculture, machinery, and equipment. Join Gerdau and experience an empowering and open culture with the opportunity to grow and create your future.

$68000 - $73000 / year which includes biweekly hourly pay, production bonus, shift premium, and 354 hours of annual scheduled overtime.

We Offer:

• Comprehensive Medical, Prescription, Dental,Vision Plans – Eligible upon 1stday of hire
• Health & Dependent Care (Flexible Spending Account)
• 100% Matching 401K up to 6%
• Life/Accidental Life Insurance
• Short- Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Bi-Weely Bonus
• Paid Parental Leave
• Health Advocate Services
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Career Path System and Training

Your Purpose:

You will assist withmaintaining roll/guides inventory, equipment changes, and building the rolling mill stands for production.

Your Work:

• Use shop mathematics together with the use of blueprints, specifications, charts, tables, and computer and precision measuring instruments.
• Assembly of straightener rolls/guides, shear blades, and saw blades and inspect for conformance to specifications.
• Rebuild old guides and rolls, first removing slag with scrapers, pry bars, cutting torches, or hammers.
• Disassemble previously installed mill stands and install and align new rolls.
• Set and adjust bolts to position rolls on mill stands using wrenches and bars.
• Assemble and grease mill stands using hand and air powered tools and operate the offline setup verification system.
• Perform equipment changes related to the building of the mill stands, which may include rolls, chocks, lubrication systems, water sprays, and guides.
• Ensure roll/guides and consumable inventory levels are replenished and validated.
• Assist with rolling stand changeovers and cobble removal.
• Perform routine equipment care, record, and inspection on vehicles and mobile equipment.
• Operate overhead cranes to transfer products or materials.

Qualifications Required:

• High School Diploma/ GED preferred OR successful completion of an entrance exam.
• 1-3 years of industrial or manufacturing experience.
• Must be mechanically inclined.
• CNC Machine experience is a plus!
• The ability to work a rotating 12 hr shift, days, nights, and two consecutive weekends a month. (Dupont 4/3 schedule)
• Basic computer skills.
• General math, advanced problem solving, ability to multi-task..
• Ability to use charts, schedules, and touchscreens when applicable.
• Ability to interpret instructions anduse adjustable controls, measuring instruments, and gauges.

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.

If you are vision-impaired or have some other disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act / Accessible Canada Act or a similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Gerdau, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at (866)-788-2798 [e-mail]