Steel Mill Turn Foreman

Liberty Steel & Wire; Bartonville (IL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Liberty Steel USA is seeking a Steel Mill Turn Foreman for our Peoria, IL facility. You will lead the hourly maintenance team, supervise crafts, and coordinate with area supervisors and union stewards to keep production safe, on schedule, and within quality standards.

You will handle real-time decisions on the mill floor, document shift activities, and report progress. The role requires 3+ years in steelmaking, prior leadership, and willingness to rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a steel mill or heavy industrial manufacturing environment.
• Prior lead or foreman experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of melting, casting, or rolling operations.
• Experience in a unionized environment strongly preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical/vocational training a plus.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct the hourly maintenance workforce.
• Supervise the maintenance crafts and coordinate repairs in production areas.
• Follow up on shift objectives and direct resources to complete timely repairs to equipment.
• Coordinate maintenance activities to support production needs and minimize equipment downtime.
• Perform equipment inspections.
• Monitor equipment conditions and identify maintenance needs requiring follow-up.
• Work rotating shifts to provide maintenance leadership and support during assigned shifts.
• Document shift activities and prepare reports as required.
• Interface effectively with supervision, other departments, and ISWA personnel.
• Communicate maintenance priorities, equipment conditions, repair status, and shift activities to appropriate personnel.
• Coordinate resources and maintenance activities with production and other departments as needed.
• Maintain accountability for productivity, quality, safety, and housekeeping within assigned areas.
• Support scrap control and process control objectives.
• Reinforce safe work practices and company safety requirements during maintenance activities.
• Address maintenance issues in a timely manner while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Skills

Steel mill

Foreman experience

Unionized environment

Shift work

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Steel Mill Turn Foreman

Location: Peoria, IL (on-site, rotating shift)

Employment type: Full-time

Salary grade: SG18 (average starting range $68,000 - $82,000)

Reports to: Melting Supervisor / Shift Operations Manager

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, additional voluntary benefits (accident insurance, critical illness, and employee, spouse, and child whole life), flexible spending account (healthcare and dependent daycare), long-term disability, and participation in employee assistance program (EAP).

Paid Time Off - vacation, sick leave, personal, and holidays

Retirement Plans - 401(k) with company match. Eligible: 1st of the month following date of hire or immediate if date of hire is first of the month.

Career Growth - Opportunities for advancement and continuous learning.

Organizational Overview

Liberty Steel USA is a leading American steel manufacturer grounded in sustainability, innovation, and community. We forge steel that supports critical infrastructure and industrial growth while honoring a long-standing tradition of craftsmanship and an unwavering commitment to safety.

We strive to be the employer and supplier of choice in American steelmaking, driven by empowered people, advanced technology, and continuous improvement. Steelmaking has always evolved, and we view change as an opportunity to strengthen our operations, invest in our workforce, and improve how we work.

Safety is not a policy-it is a promise. In every decision, we prioritize the well-being of our people. We believe our strength lies in one another and in the communities we serve. Through responsible stewardship, we are committed to sustainable practices that protect our environment, support our workforce, and ensure long-term vitality for future generations.

Position Overview

The Steel Mill Turn Foreman is responsible for keeping the shift safe, on schedule, and in compliance with quality standards. This role is the first point of contact for operational and personnel issues that arise during the turn, requiring a hands-on leader who is comfortable making real-time decisions on the mill floor.

The Turn Foreman works closely with area supervisors, operations, and union stewards to keep production moving while reinforcing consistent, fair application of company policy and the collective bargaining agreement across the crew.

Core Responsibilities:

Maintenance Leadership & Workforce Management

• Manage and direct the hourly maintenance workforce.
• Supervise the maintenance crafts and coordinate repairs in production areas.
• Follow up on shift objectives and direct resources to complete timely repairs to equipment.
• Coordinate maintenance activities to support production needs and minimize equipment downtime.

Equipment & Shift Operations

• Perform equipment inspections.
• Monitor equipment conditions and identify maintenance needs requiring follow-up.
• Work rotating shifts to provide maintenance leadership and support during assigned shifts.
• Document shift activities and prepare reports as required.

Communication & Coordination

• Interface effectively with other members of supervision, personnel from other departments, and ISWA personnel.
• Communicate maintenance priorities, equipment conditions, repair status, and shift activities to appropriate personnel.
• Coordinate resources and maintenance activities with production and other departments as needed.

Safety, Quality & Operational Performance

• Maintain accountability for productivity, quality, safety, and housekeeping within assigned areas.
• Support scrap control and process control objectives.
• Reinforce safe work practices and company safety requirements during maintenance activities.
• Address maintenance issues in a timely manner while maintaining appropriate safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

Candidates interested in this role should have the following qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in a steel mill or heavy industrial manufacturing environment
• Prior lead or foreman experience preferred
• Working knowledge of melting, casting, or rolling operations
• Experience in a unionized environment strongly preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical/vocational training a plus
• Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays as required
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills under pressure

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.