Melt Shop Operator

Gerdau; Midlothian (TX); On-site; USD 54,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision

Health Savings Account with company

401K matching up to 6%

Paid Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Bi-weekly production bonuses

Career progression system

Paid uniforms and PPE

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Gerdau in Texas seeks a Furnace/Caster support role to maintain and stock consumables, perform general housekeeping (5S), and assist other furnace operators. You may collect and run slag samples as part of daily duties.

Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs, work rotating 12-hour shifts, and follow safety rules. Gerdau offers strong benefits, overtime, and career progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read, write, and follow simple instructions.
• Specialized knowledge in steelmaking processes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Unload trucks and stock supplies and/or consumables.
• Operate/stock temperature and sampling device for temperatures, oxygen readings, and steel samples.
• May manage slag pots/pits and maintain refractory (patching or gunning).
• Build and add electrodes and record data in production systems.
• Communicate with team members and assist in training coworkers.
• Perform daily preventative maintenance on vehicles and equipment; follow safety rules.

Skills

Safety consciousness

Teamwork

Leadership

Reading/writing

Stamina

Education

High school diploma

GED or equivalent

Tools

Overhead cranes

Heavy mobile equipment

Job description

Empowering people who build the future.

$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 hire
• Health Savings Account with company contributions & Flex Spending Accounts
• 100% Matching 401K up to 6%
• Paid Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Incentive programs that include bi-weekly production bonuses
• Career Progression System with Training& Development
• Paid uniforms and all PPE required
• Paid Holidays
• Paid 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:

• 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).
• Build and add electrodes.
• Record data in production systems.
• Communicate with team members.

Additional Responsibilities:

• 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.
• 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 equipment
• Flexibilityto 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.

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 or [e-mail]

Nearest Major Market: Dallas
Nearest Secondary Market: Fort Worth