Gerdau

Melt Shop Operator

LocationPetersburg, VA
Salary$41,600-$45,760

About This Job

LOCATION:* Posted on Apr 16, 2025

Petersburg, Virginia, United States
AREA:Production & Operations

$68000 / year which includes base hourly rate of $20.43 and after 90 days $22.08 plus biweekly production bonus, shift premiums, and 354 hours of annual scheduled overtime.


MELT SHOP OPERATOR


Do you have a working knowledge of manufacturing tools and procedures? Are you detail-oriented with the ability to organize and prioritize? Do you like operating heavy mobile equipment? Join us in our cultural and digital transformation to build the future and the Gerdau We Are Creating.


WE HAVE:

A strong global presence with mini-mills that transform millions of metric tons of raw material to produce steel beams, flat-rolled steel, merchant bar, rebar, spikes, and wire used by the auto industry, appliance, construction, machinery, and equipment industries.
A culture that welcomes diversity, encourages innovation, and creates products that serve humanity.
An environment that values teamwork, safety, and sustainability.
A commitment to continuous improvement and the belief that we can create a better future for our employees and our global community by investing in people, processes, and technology.


WE OFFER:

Comprehensive Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Plans – Eligible upon 1st day of hire
Health & Dependent Care (Flexible Spending Account)
100% Matching 401K up to 6%
Life/Accidental Life Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Health Advocate Services
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Career Path System and Training
An empowering and open culture with the opportunity to grow and create


YOU HAVE:

Must pass entrance exam
The desire to learn new roles and grow with the company
Ability to read, write, and follow instructions
Ability to use simple specifications, dials, and gauges to regulate electricity and water flow
1 to 3 years of industrial or manufacturing experience to include operating heavy mobile equipment
Flexibility to work a rotating 12 hr shift, days, nights and weekends
Ability to climb stairs, climb ladders, reach, squat, tolerate prolonged sitting, standing or walking, balance, bend, operate mobile equipment, crawl, kneel, lift up to 50 lbs.
Ability to work in cramped quarters, heights, extreme temperature conditions.


YOUR PURPOSE:

Primarily responsible for maintaining and stocking consumables for the Furnace, general housekeeping duties (includes 5S and cleaning), assisting other furnace operators as needed and may be responsible for collecting and running slag samples.


YOUR WORK:

Unload trucks and stock supplies and/or consumables.
Operate/stock temperature and sampling device used to take temperatures, oxygen readings and steel samples.
May also take care of slag pots/pits as needed (i.e clean out pits with shovels, water, etc).
Assist in maintaining refractory (patching or gunning).
Maintain runner/tap hole.
Build and add electrodes.
Record data in production systems.
Communicate with team members.

Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

If you are vision-impaired or have some other disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act / Accessible Canada Act or a similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Gerdau, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at (866)-788-2798 or recruiting@gerdau.com


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