Turning Bay Operator: Setup, Inspect & Optimize Production

Gerdau; Huntington (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

401K matching

Tuition reimbursement

Career training

Shift premium

Spending account

Job summary

Gerdau in Huntington, Indiana is seeking a Turning Bay Operator responsible for safe operation, setup, quality inspection, troubleshooting, and maintenance of Turning Bay equipment to meet customer requirements and production standards.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and 3+ years of manufacturing experience, with strong mechanical aptitude and a safety-first mindset. Shift schedules include C crew and D crew rotations as described in the posting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Three or more years of manufacturing experience preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, troubleshooting skills, attention to detail, and commitment to safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Operate, set up, and monitor Turning Bay equipment, including listed machinery.
• Load and unload trucks accurately and route material correctly.
• Enter production data hourly into HTIS and maintain records.
• Perform quality inspections, gauge verification, and 100% ZF inspections.
• Identify and process non-conforming material using MQ1 procedures.
• Follow customer-specific requirements, quality policies, SOPs and work instructions.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance and assist Maintenance/Engineering as needed.
• Safely operate forklifts and overhead cranes.
• Maintain a safe work environment and comply with plant safety policies.
• Develop ability to set up all Turning Bay equipment, including creating new Rattunde programs.
• Achieve and maintain Level 1 NDT Operator certification or higher.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Safety-conscious

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Rattunde equipment

NDT equipment

Forklifts

Job description

Gerdau in Huntington, Indiana is seeking a Turning Bay Operator responsible for safe operation, setup, quality inspection, troubleshooting, and maintenance of Turning Bay equipment to meet customer requirements and production standards.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and 3+ years of manufacturing experience, with strong mechanical aptitude and a safety-first mindset. Shift schedules include C crew and D crew rotations as described in the posting.