Steel Processing General Laborer - Day Shift (Detroit)

Cleveland-Cliffs; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Koil, a Detroit-based steel service center and subsidiary of Cleveland-Cliffs, has an immediate opportunity for a General Laborer on Day Shift in Detroit. The role focuses on processing scrap metals and supporting slitter, packaging, and related equipment operations.

Responsibilities include setting up and operating uncoiler/recoiler controls, tagging and packaging to specifications, and adhering to safety protocols. Strong mechanical aptitude and basic math are required.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Must have strong mechanical ability and aptitude with some relevant experience preferred.
• Ability to operate basic hydraulic and electrical controls.
• Must be able to perform basic math and understand decimal and fraction conversions.
• Ability to understand and perform trained quality of material and work per specifications.
• Ability to run an overhead crane or competence for training.
• Ability to operate a forklift or competence for training.
• Ability to understand how to run all banding equipment.
• Ability to produce quality products within a reasonable time frame.
• Ability to understand work order instructions and perform work required.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate uncoiler and recoiler controls and arms and other slitter related equipment.
• Assist operator on operation of slitter and packaging equipment.
• Properly tag customer size on cuts and package according to written and verbal instruction.
• Follow all safety procedures while operating and assisting on equipment. i.e. coil cart, banding tools, overhead cranes, forklifts.
• Assist where needed when slitter is not running.
• Maintain proper housekeeping in work area.
• Must follow all safety protocols.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical ability

Operate hydraulic controls

Operate electrical controls

Math calculations

Follow specifications

Safety awareness

Crane operation (training)

Forklift operation (training)

Banding equipment

Heavy lifting

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

Overhead crane

Forklift

Slitter equipment

Banding tools

Job description

Koil, a Detroit-based steel service center and subsidiary of Cleveland-Cliffs, has an immediate opportunity for a General Laborer on Day Shift in Detroit. The role focuses on processing scrap metals and supporting slitter, packaging, and related equipment operations.

Responsibilities include setting up and operating uncoiler/recoiler controls, tagging and packaging to specifications, and adhering to safety protocols. Strong mechanical aptitude and basic math are required.