General Helper Slab Processing

Orion Steel Group • Portland, OR

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About The Position

The Slab Processing General Helper supports the beginning of operations at Oregon Steel Mills by identifying steel slabs, performing cutting operations to production requirements, and scarfing slab kerf to meet quality standards. This versatile, cross-trained position supports material movement and workflow while helping keep the department operating safely and effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The role involves safely operating mobile and production equipment and working with crane operators and the Rolling Mill. Team members can develop specialized steel-processing and material-handling skills, gain exposure to different stages of steel production, and build experience toward overhead crane operation and other higher-skilled production roles. The position operates on a 12-hour rotating shift schedule.

Requirements

• Work safely in a heavy industrial environment with exposure to heat, dust, noise, fumes, and varying weather conditions.
• Safely operate mobile equipment and use basic hand and power tools.
• Work 12-hour rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.
• Regularly lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Understand and use standard hand signals when communicating with crane operators.
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail when mapping slabs, identifying material, and entering production information.
• Have basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Read, understand, and follow procedures, work instructions, and technical documents.
• Demonstrate strong planning and organizational skills in a fast-paced production environment.
• Adapt to changing job duties, learn new tasks, and accept changes in work assignments.
• Successfully complete a post-offer ergonomic assessment.
• Be eligible to work in the USA.

Nice To Haves

• Experience operating burning equipment, including hand-held torches, track burners, or automatic cutting torches.
• Two or more years of experience in manufacturing, steel production, logistics, construction, or another industrial environment.
• Forklift operating experience.
• Basic computer and production data-entry experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate, complete, and legible production records.
• Map and identify slabs, and accurately enter slab information into computerized systems.
• Process steel slabs according to production requirements.
• Operate burning equipment, including automatic cutting torches, track burners, and hand-held torches.
• Inspect steel slabs and remove kerf using hand-held torches.
• Communicate with crane operators using radios, hand signals, and verbal communication.
• Operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment.
• Perform routine housekeeping and maintain a safe work area.
• Follow established operating procedures, quality standards, and safety requirements.
• Support production needs and perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and families.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.
• Paid vacation and recognized holidays.
• Monthly performance incentive bonus opportunities.
• 401(k) with a 5% company match.
• Additional employer-funded retirement savings plan.
• Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement programs.
• Wellness initiatives.
• Career advancement and apprenticeship opportunities.
• Short- and long-term disability programs.
• Employer-provided and voluntary life insurance options.
• Competitive retirement plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed