Heavy Equipment Operator - Steel Mill (Rotating Shifts)

TMS International; Braddock (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision after 90d

Paid Time Off

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

TMS International is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator in Braddock, PA to run loaders, forklifts, and skid steers, moving materials and supporting production in the steel mill. You’ll work closely with teammates to keep operations safe and efficient.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and at least 2 years of heavy equipment experience; ability to read safety manuals and blueprints; willingness to work rotating 12-hour days and nights.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 2 years of heavy equipment experience, preferably in steel mill or industrial setting.
• Ability to read and interpret safety manuals, blueprints, and technical docs.
• Strong safety awareness and adherence to procedures.
• Mechanical aptitude with ability to troubleshoot and maintain equipment.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, physically demanding environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment including loaders, forklifts, and skidsteers in the steel mill.
• Transport materials such as scrap metal, slag, and steel products to designated areas.
• Perform basic maintenance and report malfunctions.
• Assist with loading and unloading raw materials into production areas.
• Follow safety guidelines to maintain a safe working environment.
• Maintain logs of equipment usage and maintenance activities.
• Coordinate with mill supervisors, maintenance teams, and safety personnel.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Reading safety manuals

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Extreme conditions tolerance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

TMS International is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator in Braddock, PA to run loaders, forklifts, and skid steers, moving materials and supporting production in the steel mill. You’ll work closely with teammates to keep operations safe and efficient.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and at least 2 years of heavy equipment experience; ability to read safety manuals and blueprints; willingness to work rotating 12-hour days and nights.