Melt Shop Operator: Steel Production & Equipment Care

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical Plans

Dental Plans

Vision Plans

Health Savings Account

Flex Spending Accounts

401K matching

Life Insurance

Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Incentive programs (bi-weekly bonuses)

Career Progression & Training

Uniforms & PPE provided

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Gerdau Ameristeel Corp. is seeking a Furnace Operator/Stocker to maintain and stock consumables for the Furnace or Caster and perform general housekeeping, including 5S practices.

You will assist furnace operators, collect and run slag samples, and support ongoing production with timely data entry and equipment handling. This full-time role requires physical fitness and willingness to work rotating 12-hour shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read and follow instructions.
• Experience with steelmaking process preferred.
• Ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts, days/nights/weekends.
• Leadership skills and ability to lead by example.

Responsibilities

• Unload trucks and stock consumables.
• Operate temperature and sampling device to take readings.
• Maintain refractory and assist furnace operators.
• Record data in production systems.
• Perform 5S housekeeping and general maintenance.
• Train coworkers as needed.

Skills

Physical stamina

Read & follow instructions

Team communication

Lifting up to 75 lbs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Leadership/People skills

Tools

Temperature & sampling device

Overhead cranes

Job description

Gerdau Ameristeel Corp. is seeking a Furnace Operator/Stocker to maintain and stock consumables for the Furnace or Caster and perform general housekeeping, including 5S practices.

You will assist furnace operators, collect and run slag samples, and support ongoing production with timely data entry and equipment handling. This full-time role requires physical fitness and willingness to work rotating 12-hour shifts.