Steel Production Worker - Pueblo, Colorado

CF&I Steel, L.P.; Pueblo (CO); On-site; USD 30,307 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Medical & dental coverage

Retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Wellness program

Career advancement

Job summary

CF&I Steel, L.P. in Pueblo, Colorado is hiring a Steel Production Worker to join our manufacturing team. You will help operate mills, cranes, conveyors and support safety programs in a high-temperature environment.

Training to OSHA 10 and equipment certifications may be required. This role offers competitive hourly pay and a benefits package. The ideal candidate will have basic math skills, the ability to read measurements, and the stamina for a physically demanding production setting across

Qualifications

• Knowledge of tools used for industrial purposes.
• Understanding of basic manufacturing processes.
• Ability to safely operate equipment and read simple measurements.

Responsibilities

• Operate and support production and finishing mills.
• Follow safety rules and procedures; obtain OSHA 10 and certifications as required.
• Maintain cleanliness and perform routine maintenance with maintenance staff.

Skills

Industrial knowledge

Safety awareness

Math/numeracy

Communication

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

Mills/Conveyors

Crane operation

Power tools

Job description

About the Company

At CF&I Steel, L.P., our strength starts with our people! As a team we collaborate to solve problems, contribute ideas and challenge each other to ensure growth and ultimately success for the business and our employees.

We are seeking a Steel Production Worker to join our team at our plant located in Pueblo, Colorado.

Job Responsibilities

As a Steel Production Worker you will work with the production of various types of steel products in the production and/or finishing mills of a large steel making plant. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a high regard for safety. You may work with and/or operate machines, mobile equipment, cranes, conveyor belts, tools, equipment, various materials and supplies. Adhere to all appropriate standard operating procedures. Observe all safety rules, lock out procedures. Obtain and maintain OSHA 10 and equipment certifications, as required. Coordinate and work with mill personnel in maintaining mill production, while operating all equipment needed to complete the job and utilizing necessary safety equipment. Perform routine maintenance and assist maintenance personnel. Notify supervision and maintenance personnel of all abnormal job and equipment conditions. Adhere to all company mobile equipment and crane regulations, including complete inspection report and turn in to appropriate lead man. Keep work area and equipment clean and orderly. Operator may be reassigned to other mills in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Work conditions are subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions. Exposed to extreme heat and cold and elevated noise levels.

Physical Hazards

Close proximity to moving parts, pinch points, solvents, high heat, high voltage electricity, hot surfaces, sparks, natural gas, oxygen, acetylene, high pressure air and hydraulic lines, sharp edges and tools.

Requirements

Knowledge of the tools and equipment used for industrial purposes. Possess an understanding of the basic manufacturing process and familiarity with heavy industry, manufacturing, or mining; or a closely related field. Ability to safely and appropriately operate, power and hand tools, machinery, and mobile equipment; 12 months experience preferred. Competent in manipulating numbers, quantities, shapes and spaces; able to take simple measurements and perform basic mathematical operations (e.g., addition, subtraction, division, decimals, fractions). Ability to convey and understand information effectively and safely, including speaking over a public address system. Ability to work in both inside and outside environmental conditions, with exposure to elevated noise levels, extreme heat and cold, physical hazards - close proximity to moving parts, hot surfaces, pinch points, sparks, sharp edges, high pressure air, oxygen and gas lines (atmospheric conditions may require the use of a respirator). Must be able to work in a physically demanding manufacturing environment, which will include but not be limited to repetition, climbing, kneeling, standing, crawling, consistent exertion of forces up to 50 pounds or more. Must be willing to work varied shifts (3 shift rotation) and any days of the week. Must be 18 years of age. HS Diploma or GED preferred. Valid driver’s license preferred – required for certain positions within the scope of Steel Production Worker.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation: $22.98 per hour. Shift differential.

• Competitive wages and bonus opportunities
• Family medical, dental, and prescription coverage at minimal employee cost
• Short and long term disability programs
• Competitive retirement plans
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Employer-provided and Voluntary Life Insurance options
• Paid vacation and recognized statutory holidays
• Apprenticeship and career advancement within the company
• Tuition reimbursement
• Wellness program

All applicants must be eligible to work in the USA.

Equal Opportunity & Diversity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. Orion Steel Group, L.L.C. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e‑mail [e-mail] or call: [phone]. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case‑by‑case basis.

Join Our Team

Join a team that manufactures excellence, drives success and builds careers! Orion Steel Group, L.L.C is a leading producer of engineered steel products for rail, energy and industrial end markets with a legacy of operational success in the United States and Canada. We recycle nearly 1 million tons of scrap metal a year making steel to produce the materials vital to energy exploration, recovery and transmission, central to the movement of goods and people, and critical to building North America’s industrial infrastructure. From railroads to green energy, our engineered steel products strengthen our economy. Our team members come from diverse backgrounds, but all share a common set of core values. They work together to solve problems, contribute ideas and develop leading‑edge products and processes that ensure success for our customers and our business. Strength in steel, strength in people.