Melt Shop Operator

Gerdau Ameristeel Corp.; Midlothian (TX); Vor Ort; USD 58.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Health Savings Account (HSA) with 401K

401K with 6% company match

Paid Life Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Incentive programs incl. bi-weekly生产奖金

Paid uniforms and PPE

Zusammenfassung

Gerdau Ameristeel Corp. is seeking a labor-focused operator to maintain and stock furnace consumables, and perform housekeeping and sample collection tasks. The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and adherence to production schedules.

The successful candidate will participate in 5S activities, assist other furnace operators, and support slag sampling while maintaining documentation in production systems.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Ability to read, write, and carry out instructions.
• Specialized knowledge of the steelmaking process and basic math preferred.
• Specialized experience in work on electric steel furnace is preferred.
• People/leadership skills and ability to lead by example.

Aufgaben

• Unload trucks and stock supplies and/or consumables.
• Operate/stock temperature and sampling device used to take temperatures, oxygen readings and steel samples.
• May also take care of slag pots/pits as needed (i.e clean out pits with shovels, water, et).
• Assist in maintaining refractory (patching or gunning).
• Maintain runner/tap hole.
• Record data in production systems.
• Communicate with team members.

Kenntnisse

Read and write

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Ausbildung

High school diploma, GED or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

Empowering people who build the future.

Salary:

$64000 / year (includes base hourly rate plus scheduled overtime, biweekly production bonus and shift premiums).

We Offer:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental,Vision Plans – Eligible upon 1stday of hireHealth Savings Account with company contributions & Flex Spending Accounts100% Matching 401K up to 6%Paid Life InsurancePaid Parental LeaveEmployee Assistance ProgramTuition Reimbursement ProgramIncentive programs that include bi-weekly production bonusesCareer Progression System with Training& DevelopmentPaid uniforms and all PPE required Paid HolidaysPaid Time Off

Job Summary:

Primarily responsible for maintaining and stocking consumables for the Furnace or Caster, general housekeeping duties (includes 5S and cleaning), assisting other furnace operators as needed and may be responsible for collecting and running slag samples.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Unload trucks and stock supplies and/or consumables.Operate/stock temperature and sampling device used to take temperatures, oxygen readings and steel samples.May also take care of slag pots/pits as needed (i.e clean out pits with shovels, water, et).Assist in maintaining refractory (patching or gunning).Maintain runner/tap hole.Build and add electrodes.Record data in production systems.Communicate with team members.

Additional Responsibilities:

1. Perform daily preventative maintenance and maintain records and inspection on vehicles and mobile equipment, which may include fueling, cleaning, and checking/adding fluids as needed.Assist in training of coworkers as needed.Operate mobile equipment (may include overhead cranes) to transfer product and materials, while following all safety rules and regulations.Perform general 5S activities in the work area.Perform all other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent.Ability to read, write, and carry out instructions.Specific working knowledge of the steelmaking process and basic math preferred.Ability to use simple specifications, dials, and gauges to regulate electricity and water flow.Specialized experience in work on electric steel furnace is preferred.People/leadership skills and ability to lead by example

You Have:

• Ability to climb stairs, climb ladders, reach, squat, tolerate prolonged standing/walking, balance, bend from trunk, operate mobile equipment, crawl, kneel, and push and pull objects.Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.Ability to reach, squat, and tolerate prolonged sitting.Ability to lift objects of various dimensions and weights.Ability to tolerate whole body vibration.Ability to operate hand controls with both hands.Ability to operate foot pedals with both feet.Ability to perform sustained overhead reaching on occasional basis.Ability to tolerate extreme ambient temperatures ranging from 0°F to 160°F.Ability to tolerate working in cramped quarters and at heights.Ability to tolerate a swing shift work schedule.Ability to tolerate working in areas where noise levels can reach 120 decibels.The desire to learn new roles and grow with the company

• Ability to use simple specifications, dials, and gauges to regulate electricity and water flow.1yearof industrial or manufacturing experience to include operating heavy mobile equipmentFlexibilityto work a rotating 12 hr shift, days, nights and weekends

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.