Rolling Mill Operator
About The Position
About Gerdau At Gerdau, it's all about people. Our culture thrives by embracing diversity and encouraging innovation. We value teamwork, safety, and sustainability. We are committed to continuous improvement and believe we can create a better future for our employees and our Global community by investing in people, processes, and technology. We offer competitive benefits, opportunities for career development, and so much more. Join us in our cultural transformation, and help us build the future at the Gerdau We Are Creating. Job Summary: Reporting to the Roll Shop Supervisor, this position's main focus will be to set up and operate a computer numerically controlled lathe to machine all types of new and used rolls to finished size and contour for all sections rolled in the Mill.
Requirements
- High school diploma, GED or equivalent.
Responsibilities
- Plans working procedures from instructions, prints, computer programs, and work orders
- Slings rolls and places them in a lathe using a crane
- Centers and fastens roll in the lathe
- Barrels new rolls
- Selects and profiles cutting tools for the job in accordance with hardness, machinability, desired contour, and surface of the roll to be turned and set up in the tool holder
- Sets up and operates CNC lathe to turn any type of roll to finished size within close tolerances
- Selects and adjusts speeds and feeds for material to be cut
- Turns rolls to specifications and intermittently checks dimensions for compliance using a protractor, calipers, micrometers, rulers, straights edge, pass templates, and thickness gauges.
- Observes turning of roll, interrupts upon deviation from specifications, and corrects minor errors in a computer program by manually overriding computer
- Operates lathe manually to complete finishing of the roll such as taking out points, blending radii, and using plugs
- Operates milling machine to cut deformations in rolls
- Operates electric discharge machine (EDM) to brand rolls
- Inspects and lubricate equipment
- Follow all PPE requirements and safety rules and guidelines for all tasks being performed.
- Responsible for training other personnel on electrical systems, PLC’s, networks, process changes, etc.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Health, dental & vision
- Short & long-term disability
- Life/accidental insurance
- RRSP with company matching
- Employee Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
