Rolling Mill Operator

Gerdau; Midlothian (TX); On-site; USD 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Short & long-term disability

RRSP with company matching

401(k) equivalent retirement benefits

Job summary

Gerdau in Texas is seeking a Rolling Mill Operator to set up and operate a CNC lathe for rolls used in the rolling mill. You will handle heavy rolls, profile tools, and adjust feeds to maintain tight tolerances on finished parts.

The role requires operating a CNC lathe, a milling machine, and EDM to brand rolls, with a rotating shift schedule and safety-focused work culture. Training and advancement opportunities are available in a diverse workplace.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to read prints/drawings.

Responsibilities

• Plans procedures from instructions, prints, computer programs and work orders.
• Slings rolls and places them in a lathe using a crane.
• Centers and fastens roll in the lathe.
• Barrels new rolls.
• Selects and profiles cutting tools for hardness and contour.
• Sets up and operates CNC lathe to turn rolls to finished size within close tolerances.
• Selects and adjusts speeds/feeds for material to be cut.
• Turns rolls to specifications and checks dimensions with gauges.
• Observes turning and corrects minor errors in programs by overrides.
• Opens and finishes with lathe: remove points, blend radii, use plugs.
• Operates milling machine to cut deformations in rolls.
• Operates EDM to brand rolls.
• Inspects and lubricates equipment.

Education

High school diploma, GED or equivalent

Tools

CNC lathe

Milling machine

EDM

Calipers / Micrometers

Job description

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Rolling Mill Operator

Date: Sep 25, 2026

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

About Gerdau

At Gerdau, it's all about people. Our culture thrives by embracing diversity and encouraging innovation. We value teamwork, safety, and sustainability. We are committed to continuous improvement and believe we can create a better future for our employees and our Global community by investing in people, processes, and technology. We offer competitive benefits, opportunities for career development, and so much more. Join us in our cultural transformation, and help us build the future at the Gerdau We Are Creating.

Job Summary:

Reporting to theRoll ShopSupervisor, this position's main focus will be to set up and operate a computer numerically controlled lathe to machine all types of new and used rolls to finished size and contour for all sections rolled in the Mill.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plans working procedures from instructions, prints, computer programs, and work orders
• Slings rolls and places them in a lathe using acrane
• Centers and fastens roll in the lathe
• Barrels new rolls
• Selects and profiles cutting tools for the job in accordance with hardness, machinability, desired contour, and surface of the roll to be turned and set up in the tool holder
• Sets up and operates CNC lathe to turn any type of roll to finished size within close tolerances
• Selects and adjusts speeds and feeds for material to be cut
• Turns rolls to specifications and intermittently checks dimensions for compliance using a protractor, calipers, micrometers, rulers, straights edge, pass templates, and thickness gauges.
• Observes turning of roll, interrupts upon deviation from specifications, and corrects minor errors in a computer program by manually overriding computer
• Operates lathe manually to complete finishing of the roll such as taking out points, blending radii, and using plugs
• Operates milling machine to cut deformations in rolls
• Operates electric dischargemachine (EDM) to brand rolls
• Inspects and lubricate equipment

Additional Responsibilities:

• Follow all PPE requirements and safety rules and guidelines for all tasks being performed.
• Responsible for training other personnel on electrical systems, PLC’s, networks, process changes, etc.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.
• Short & long-term disability
• RRSP with company matching
• Employee Assistance Program

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to climb stairs, climb ladders, reach, squat, tolerate prolonged standing or walking, balance, bend, operate mobile equipment, crawl, kneel, and push and pull objects.
• Ability to reach, squat, and tolerate prolonged sitting.
• Ability to lift up to 70 lbs.
• Ability to operate hand controls with both hands and foot pedals with both feet.
• Ability to perform sustained overhead reaching.
• Ability to work in extreme ambient temperatures up to 160°F.
• Ability to work in cramped quarters and at heights.
• Ability to work a rotating shift schedule, including days, nights and weekends.
• Ability to tolerate working in areas where noise levels can reach 120 decibels.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

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