Melt Shop Supervisor - Steelmaking & Casting Leader

Gerdau North America; Wilton (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Gerdau North America is seeking a Melt Shop Supervisor to oversee the electric furnace operation, refractory duties and continuous casting. The role includes directing hourly production workers and coordinating with maintenance to keep production flowing safely and efficiently.

You will be responsible for safety, environmental compliance, production logs, and communicating with shift teams and labs on steel chemistry.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in steelmaking methods and techniques.
• Basic metallurgical knowledge; broad melt shop background.
• Experience in ARC Furnace and continuous casting operations.
• Successful operation of cranes and other heavy equipment.
• Ability to diagnose and oversee repair of breakdown maintenance problems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe, efficient use of manpower and materials to produce quality steel at lowest cost.
• Direct melting personnel in some mechanical maintenance tasks with Maintenance Supervisor.
• Oversee the Melt Shop maintenance/repair function.
• Instruct and train personnel on melting process procedures.
• Ensure environmental guidelines are followed.
• Fill furnace heat logs and production supervisory reports.
• Communicate with prior shift, General Supervisor, Superintendent on problems.
• Maintain workflow through melting and casting to maximize production safely.
• Responsible for safe production of scheduled steel tonnage; educate hazards and ensure safe procedures.
• Operate and maintain equipment to prevent damage and minimize repairs.

Skills

Steelmaking expertise

Metallurgical knowledge

ARC furnace operation

Continuous casting experience

Crane and heavy equipment operation

Maintenance troubleshooting

Job description

Gerdau North America is seeking a Melt Shop Supervisor to oversee the electric furnace operation, refractory duties and continuous casting. The role includes directing hourly production workers and coordinating with maintenance to keep production flowing safely and efficiently.

You will be responsible for safety, environmental compliance, production logs, and communicating with shift teams and labs on steel chemistry.