Forge Operator

Torrey Holistics; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401k match

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid vacation

Sick/personal time

Uniforms supplied

Boot allowance

Paternity leave

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship program

Pet insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Gerdau is seeking a Forge Operator in Duluth, MN for a night shift (7pm–7am) 3 nights on/3 nights off. The role offers a $31.68/hour rate after shift premiums and overtime, with weekly pay.

Responsibilities include safe operation of forge equipment, routine checks, start-up/shutdown procedures, and quality control to meet customer specifications. Benefits are comprehensive and include day-one medical and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Mechanical knowledge and inclination.
• Troubleshooting experience.
• Torching and welding skills.

Responsibilities

• Operates forge equipment safely and performs routine forge checks to meet specifications.
• Performs forge start-up/shutdown procedures and monitors forge controls and platforms.
• Resets forge electrical, oil system and unscrambler breakers.
• Starts up all conveyors using proper start-up procedures.
• Replaces and aligns slings on the unscrambler.
• Performs basic troubleshooting on tooling, guides, and conveyors.
• Performs conversions on forge tooling, pinch rolls and bar conveyors, and die alignment.
• Changes, resets and aligns rounder dies.
• Checks forge stop positioning and monitors processes to ensure quality.
• Completes daily control sheets, forge sheets, and safety inspections.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Plant Superintendent.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Troubleshooting

Torching/welding

Job description

New Rate! Forge Operator - $31.68/hour after shift premiums and overtime

3 Nights On, 3 Nights Off

Night shift position 7pm - 7am Weekly pay

Qualifications

• Mechanical Knowledge and Inclination
• Troubleshooting Experience
• Torching/Welding Skills

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Work involves routine tasks requiring the safe operation of forge equipment, forge checks at routine intervals, and routine quality checks to ensure finished products meet customer specifications.

• Performs forge start-up and shutdown procedures, which includes knowing the functions of lights and switches on forge control panel and platforms.
• Resets forge electrical, oil system and unscrambler breakers
• Starts up all conveyors using proper start-up procedures.
• Replaces and aligns slings on the unscrambler.
• Performs basic troubleshooting on finger and arm, stock gauge, kicker pin and springs, worn tooling, transfer lift, and bar conveyor unscrambler.
• Performs conversions, including all forge tooling, all pinch rolls and bar conveyors, and forge timing and die alignment.
• Changes, resets and aligns rounder dies.
• Checks and sets forge stop positioning.
• Performs process monitoring, measurement, and required adjustment to ensure production of quality products.
• Accurately completes daily control sheet, forge sheet, and safety inspections.
• Performs other duties, as assigned by the Plant Superintendent.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision coverage starts day1
• Night shift premium of $1/hour more
• 401k, with6%company match, begins day1
• Company paid short- and long-term disability along with life insurance
• Generous vacation and personal time available immediately
• Time and a half pay for work on Sundays
• Supplemental benefits including Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance along with Identity Protection and Legal Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Uniforms provided along with a Safety Boot allowance
• Paternity leave
• Employee Discount program
• Tuition Reimbursement, Professional Development Assistance, and a Scholarship program
• Flexible Spending, Health Savings, and Dependent Care accounts available
• Pet Insurance options

As a global steel producer, we produce millions of tons of steel every year. We’re also one of the largest recyclers in the Americas, taking old scrap metal and melting it down into new steel products you use every day. Sustainable steel is at the core of what we do. Empowering people who build the future is our purpose. We are proud to grow with the communities where we work and live, supporting families, building careers, and shaping a better future. Gerdau Grinding Ball products are produced in Duluth, MN facility designed specifically to manufacture high carbon, forged steel for application in the mineral processing and mining industries. Grinding Balls are made in diameters ranging from 1" to 3.5".