Rolling Mill Operator Job Details | Gerdau

Gerdau Ameristeel Corporation•Midlothian, TX

56d•$64,000

About The Position

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 or GED.
Ability to climb stairs, climb ladders, reach, squat, tolerate prolonged standing or walking, balance, bend, operate mobile equipment, crawl, kneel, and push and pull objects.
Ability to reach, squat, and tolerate prolonged sitting.
Ability to lift up to 70 lbs.
Ability to operate hand controls with both hands and foot pedals with both feet.
Ability to perform sustained overhead reaching.
Ability to work in extreme ambient temperatures up to 160°F.
Ability to work in cramped quarters and at heights.
Ability to work a rotating shift schedule, including days, nights and weekends.
Ability to tolerate working in areas where noise levels can reach 120 decibels.

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.