Rolling Mill Operator

Vallourec - North America; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Company-Paid Life Insurance

401(k) with 3% company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Vacation Time

Job summary

Vallourec - North America is looking for a Rolling Mill Operator in Youngstown, Ohio. This role is crucial for maintaining operations and ensuring high-quality production through troubleshooting and maintenance tasks.

Applicants should possess a High School Diploma or GED and have strong mechanical aptitude. Benefits include comprehensive medical coverage, paid parental leave, and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Strong mechanical skills with ability to use tools effectively.
• Willingness to learn all floor stations in assigned area.
• Safety knowledge in rigging practices and industrial equipment.
• Preferred experience in manufacturing or heavy industrial roles.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance tasks like greasing and checking fluids.
• Adjust and maintain machinery and mechanical systems.
• Monitor rolling mill operations and troubleshoot issues.
• Operate cranes and motorized vehicles safely.
• Complete required documentation and maintenance records.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem-solving skills

Ability to use tools and torch equipment

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Tools for maintenance

Welding equipment

Job description

Overview

Evergreen / Continuous Hiring Notice. Evergreen Type: Ongoing Hiring. This is an evergreen job posting for the Rolling Mill Operator position at Vallourec. We accept applications on an ongoing basis through our ATS. Depending on business needs, this posting may support immediate hiring, near-term openings, or future workforce planning.

Why Join Us

At Vallourec, we’re looking for hands-on, mechanically inclined professionals who take pride in keeping operations running smoothly. As a Rolling Technician, you’ll play a critical role in supporting the Pipe Mill by maintaining, adjusting, and troubleshooting equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production. This role is essential to minimizing downtime, supporting continuous improvement, and keeping our mill operating at its best.

Your Day-to-Day Impact

• Performing autonomous maintenance tasks such as greasing, oiling, and checking fluid levels
• Adjusting, setting up, and maintaining mechanical systems, machinery, and equipment
• Monitoring rolling mill operations and supporting floor production activities
• Troubleshooting minor mechanical and electrical issues
• Operating overhead cranes, jib cranes, and motorized vehicles safely
• Inspecting pipe and immediately reporting quality concerns or defects
• Removing scrap and maintaining a clean, safe work environment
• Making routine rounds to identify potential hazards, breakdowns, or equipment issues
• Completing required documentation, work orders, and maintenance records
• Supporting preventive maintenance and minimizing mechanical delays
• Participating in continuous improvement activities (CIT, MADE, RCA, CAPEX)
• Following all safety, environmental, and lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures
• Actively supporting 5S standards in the shop and mill
• Flexibility to work any assigned shift

What You Bring

We’re looking for reliable, safety-focused candidates who bring strong mechanical aptitude and a team-first mindset:

• High School Diploma or GED (required)
• Strong general mechanical skills; ability to use tools and torch equipment effectively
• Ability to learn and operate all floor stations within the assigned area
• Willingness and ability to cross-train across rolling mill and floor operations
• Knowledge of safe rigging practices and industrial equipment
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, and maintenance manuals
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to lift and carry heavy tools and parts and work in a physically demanding environment
• Ability to fabricate and weld steel structures (preferred)
• General knowledge of industrial pumps and compressed air systems
• Preferred: Experience in a manufacturing or heavy industrial environment
• Preferred: Five (5) or more years in manufacturing or heavy industrial equipment roles

What You’ll Gain

• Get paid for what you know — and earn more as you continue to learn
• Opportunities to work on large-scale, industrial equipment
• A culture that values safety, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Strong job stability in an essential industry
• Overtime opportunities
• Clear paths for growth and skill development

And Benefits That Include

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) with 3% company match and no vesting period
• Paid Parental Leave for birthing and non-birthing parents (including adoption)
• Paid Holidays (10 days plus 1 floating holiday)
• Paid Vacation Time
• Discretionary Performance-Based Bonus Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

Safety isn’t negotiable, it’s who we are. Every spark, every shift, and every decision is guided by a commitment that goes well beyond compliance. We don’t cut corners; we set the standard. That means clear expectations, continuous training, and shared accountability at every level. Protecting our people is more than a priority, it’s a promise we make to every colleague, every day.