Rolling Mill Operator Job Details | Gerdau

Gerdau Ameristeel • Midlothian, TX

379d

About The Position

The position is responsible for ensuring billet identification, traceability, and quality. The individual will monitor the proper operation of equipment including the reheat furnace, charging equipment, discharging equipment, combustion system, mill stands, and auxiliary equipment. Additionally, the role involves monitoring and sampling finished products to meet quality specifications and recording quality information in standardized check sheets.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Basic computer skills.
• General math skills, advanced problem solving, ability to multi-task and analytical skills.
• Ability to use charts, schedules and touchscreens when applicable.
• Interpretation in the use of adjustable controls in regulating the continuous process through interpretation of measuring instruments and gauges.
• 1-3 years manufacturing experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Visually inspect and count billets entering the furnace during each heat.
• Log information on rejected billets.
• Walk the processing line counting billets and inspecting the furnace.
• Assist in the installation and monitoring of rolling equipment such as roll stands, guides, and repeaters on rolling line using hand tools, bars, levers, and sledgehammers.
• Examine product passing through the mill for surface defects.
• Move controls to set specified drafts between rolls at each stand.
• Re-adjust roll draft and re-aligns guides when needed.
• Set and adjust bolts to position rolls on mill stands using wrenches and bars.
• Operate handheld remote-controlled overhead crane to transfer crops/samples from scrap bucket to designated area.
• Obtain a sample of product from the cooling bed and measure the dimensions to determine conformance to specifications using calipers and scales.
• Perform visual inspection at the cooling bed.
• Mark bars to identify heat changes.
• Perform routine equipment care, record and inspection on vehicles/mobile equipment to include fueling, cleaning, checking and adding fluid as needed.
• Operate overhead cranes to transfer product/material.
• Follow all PPE requirements and safety rules/guidelines for all tasks being performed.
• Assist in training of coworkers as needed.
• Maintain communication with coworkers through two-way radio and hand signals.
• Demonstrate ability and willingness to work as part of a self-directed team with limited supervision.
• Maintain work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.
• Exhibit engagement in GBS tools and methodology.
• Assist maintenance personnel as needed.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Primary Metal Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED