Rolling Mill Operator

Vallourec North America; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Company-Paid Life Insurance

401(k) with 3% company match

Paid Vacation Time

Job summary

Vallourec North America in Youngstown, Ohio is looking for a Rolling Mill Operator to maintain and troubleshoot equipment in the Pipe Mill. This position plays a critical role in ensuring efficient production and minimizing downtime.

Responsibilities include performing maintenance tasks, monitoring operations, and participating in continuous improvement activities. Candidates should have a high school diploma and strong mechanical skills. The role offers opportunities for career growth and valuable benefits.

Qualifications

• Reliable and safety-focused candidates with strong mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and operating instructions.
• Experience in a manufacturing or heavy industrial environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance tasks on machinery and equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues.
• Support continuous improvement activities.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Ability to lift heavy tools

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Industrial equipment

Welding tools

Job description

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.

How This Evergreen Role Is Used

• Ongoing Hiring: We regularly hire for this role throughout the year and review applications as openings become available.

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

You’ll be a key contributor within our Rolling Mill Department, responsible for:

• 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 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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