Machine Operator (Turning Bay)

Gerdau; Huntington (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical

Prescription Coverage

Dental Plans

Vision Plans

Shift Premium

401K Matching (up to 6%)

Health & Dependent Care (FSA)

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Path Training

Job summary

Gerdau in Huntington, Indiana is seeking a Turning Bay Operator to safely operate and maintain Turning Bay equipment while meeting customer requirements and production standards.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED and 3+ years of manufacturing experience, with emphasis on safety, quality, and ability to learn new turning bay programs. Shift rotations are included and employees have access to training and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of manufacturing experience preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Commitment to safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Operate, set up, and monitor Turning Bay equipment including listed machines.
• Load/unload materials and route to correct locations.
• Enter production data hourly and maintain records.
• Perform quality inspections and 100% ZF checks as required.
• Identify and handle non-conforming material per MQ1 procedures.
• Follow customer requirements, SOPs, and work instructions.
• Perform preventive maintenance and troubleshoot equipment.
• Operate forklifts and overhead cranes safely.
• Maintain a safe work environment per plant policies.
• Develop ability to set up all Turning Bay equipment and new programs.
• Achieve Level 1 NDT Operator certification or higher.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Machine Operator (Turning Bay)

Date: Jul 31, 2026

Location: Huntington, Indiana, US, 46750

Empowering people who build the future.

We Offer

• Comprehensive Medical, Prescription, Dental,Vision Plans – Eligible upon 1stday of hire


• Shift Premium


• Health & Dependent Care (Flexible Spending Account)


• 100% Matching 401K up to 6%


• Health Advocate Services


• Employee Assistance Program


• Tuition Reimbursement Program


• Career Path System and Training


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

Turning Bay Operator

The Turning Bay Operator is responsible for the safe operation, setup, quality inspection, troubleshooting, and maintenance of Turning Bay equipment while ensuring customer requirements and production standards are met.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate, set up, and monitor all Turning Bay equipment, including the Rattunde, Turner, Polisher, Hex Bundler, Galdabini Bump Straightener, NDT equipment, demag, and transfer car.


• Load and unload trucks accurately and ensure material is routed to the correct location.


• Enter production data into HTIS hourly and maintain accurate production records and tallies.


• Perform quality inspections, gauge verification, testing equipment verification, and 100% ZF inspections.


• Identify and process non-conforming material using MQ1 procedures.


• Follow customer-specific requirements, quality policies, SOPs, and work instructions.


• Perform routine preventive maintenance, troubleshoot equipment issues, and assist Maintenance and Engineering as needed.


• Safely operate forklifts and overhead cranes.


• Maintain a safe work environment and comply with all plant safety policies and procedures.


• Work independently on trained equipment and develop the ability to set up all Turning Bay equipment, including creating new Rattunde programs.


• Achieve and maintain Level 1 NDT Operator certification or higher.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.


• Three or more years of manufacturing experience preferred, or equivalent experience.


• Strong mechanical aptitude, troubleshooting skills, attention to detail, and commitment to safety and quality.

C crew: Thursday 11am-5pm & Friday-Sunday 5am-5pm

D crew Thursday 11pm-5am & Friday-Sunday 5pm-5am

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. All external applicants must be legally eligible to immediately work in the country of hire without current or future sponsorship.

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]