Steel Mill Heavy Equipment Operator — 12‑Hour Shifts

TMS International; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 31,708 - 45,161; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision after 90d

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid Time Off

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

TMS International in Youngstown, OH is hiring a Heavy Equipment Operator for 12 hour shifts. The role involves operating forklifts, cranes, bulldozers, and excavators to move raw materials and support production in a steel mill.

You will follow strict safety guidelines and coordinate with supervisors to maintain efficient, safe operations. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of experience with heavy equipment, the ability to read safety manuals and blueprints, and strong teamwork and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of experience operating heavy equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret safety manuals, blueprints, and other technical documents.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment including forklifts, cranes, bulldozers, and excavators in the steel mill.
• Transport materials such as scrap metal and steel products to appropriate areas.
• Maintain and report malfunctions; perform basic maintenance like lubrication and cleaning.
• Assist with loading/unloading raw materials into production areas.
• Follow safety guidelines to ensure a safe working environment.
• Monitor equipment settings to support smooth steel production processes.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety procedures

Teamwork

Mechanical aptitude

Ability to read manuals

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

TMS International in Youngstown, OH is hiring a Heavy Equipment Operator for 12 hour shifts. The role involves operating forklifts, cranes, bulldozers, and excavators to move raw materials and support production in a steel mill.

You will follow strict safety guidelines and coordinate with supervisors to maintain efficient, safe operations. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of experience with heavy equipment, the ability to read safety manuals and blueprints, and strong teamwork and