Rolling Mill Operator

$64000 / year (includes base hourly rate plus scheduled overtime, biweekly production bonus and shift premiums).

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Job Summary:

Reporting to theRoll ShopSupervisor, 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.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

- Plans working procedures from instructions, prints, computer programs, and work orders

- Slings rolls and places them in a lathe using acrane

- 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 dischargemachine (EDM) to brand rolls

- Inspects and lubricate equipment

Additional Responsibilities:

1. Follow all PPE requirements and safety rules and guidelines for all tasks being performed.
2. Responsible for training other personnel on electrical systems, PLC's, networks, process changes, etc.
3. Perform all other duties as assigned.

Gerdau Offers Excellent Benefits Including:

• Health, dental &vision
• Short & long-term disability
• Life/accidentalinsurance
• RRSP with company matching
• Employee Assistance Program

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or GED.

Physical Requirements:

• 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 160F.
• 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.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

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. All external applicants must be legally eligible to immediately work in the country of hire without current or future sponsorship.

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