General Helper Slab Processing

Oregon Steel Mills • Portland, OR

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About The Position

The Slab Processing General Helper is a versatile, cross-trained role supporting the beginning of operations at Oregon Steel Mills. The position involves identifying steel slabs, performing cutting operations to production requirements, and scarfing slab kerf to meet quality standards. The General Helper safely operates mobile and production equipment, supports material movement, and helps maintain efficient workflow in a fast-paced heavy industrial manufacturing environment. The role works alongside crane operators and the Rolling Mill and offers hands-on experience with slab cutting, scarfing, and material handling, with opportunities to build experience toward overhead crane operation and higher-skilled production roles. The position operates on a 12-hour rotating shift schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.

Requirements

• Ability to work safely in a heavy industrial environment with exposure to heat, dust, noise, fumes, and varying weather conditions.
• Ability to safely operate mobile equipment and use basic hand and power tools.
• Ability to work 12-hour rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.
• Ability to regularly lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to understand and use standard hand signals when communicating with crane operators.
• Strong attention to detail when mapping slabs, identifying material, and entering production information.
• Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow procedures, work instructions, and technical documents.
• Strong planning and organizational skills in a fast-paced production environment.
• Ability to adapt to changing job duties, learn new tasks, and accept changes in work assignments.
• Successful completion of a post-offer ergonomic assessment.
• Eligibility 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 and Flexible Spending Account 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.
• Prescription coverage at minimal employee cost.
• Short- and long-term disability programs.
• Employer-provided and voluntary life insurance options.

What This Job Offers

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