Caster Operator - GER04073 Location United States, Virginia, Petersburg About Us Gerdau is the leading company in the production of long steel in the Americas and one of the major suppliers of specialty long steel in the world. With more than 45,000 employees, Gerdau has an installed capacity of more than 25 million metric tons of steel and it is the largest recycler in Latin America, and around the world, it transforms millions of metric tons of scrap into steel every year. Gerdau Long Steel North America is a leader in mini-mill steel production and steel recycling in North America, with an annual manufacturing capacity of approximately 10 million metric tons of mill finished steel products. Through a vertically integrated network of mini-mills, scrap recycling facilities and downstream operations, the company serves customers throughout the U.S. and Canada, offering a diverse and balanced product mix of merchant steel, rebar, structural shapes, fabricated steel, flat rolled steel and wire rod. Gerdau Special Steel North America is an engineered bar producer headquartered in Jackson, Michigan with world-class steel manufacturing mills in Jackson, Michigan, Monroe Michigan, and Fort Smith, Arkansas, and metal processing facilities in Huntington, Indiana, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, Lansing, Michigan, Canton, Ohio, and North Vernon, Indiana. With engineered steel bar producing capabilities in North America, Europe, Brazil, and soon to be India, the Gerdau Special Steel group is the largest supplier of SBQ engineered steel bars to the global automotive and heavy truck industries. Job Description The ideal candidate will perform routine daily operational tasks on the Caster and Run Out machines. They will also perform routine daily maintenance, inspections of torches and caster related equipment. The Caster Operator will report into the Routine Facilitator over the Caster. Duties & Responsibilities * Follow work instructions as well as all safety rules and regulations * Visually monitors computer screens in pulpit to gather information about number of billets cuts, billets weights and quality of billets; records data * Monitors the flow of liquid steel * Performs general cleanup and housekeeping of work area. * Assists maintenance with repairs on down days or as necessary. * Assists in training of co-workers as necessary.

• Communicates to co-workers through two-way radio or hand signals. * Operate computer touch screens to manipulate equipment and products. * Operate a cutting torch. * Completes pre-startup check sheets. * Insures that work area is stocked and that all necessary supplies are in place.
• Assists in the start-up of additional equipment upstream. The Individual * 1+ years of experience working in a mechanical, manufacturing, or industrial environment performing general labor duties- required * High school diploma or equivalent, required * Ability to work 12-hour rotating shifts and overtime on short notice * Ability to climb stairs and ladders, reach, squat, balance, bend from trunk, walk up inclines, operate mobile equipment, crawl, kneel, bend. * Capable of operating a computer, required. * Effective communication is required in order to interact with internal suppliers and internal customers * Ability to use vibration and hand tools, and to operate foot pedals with both feet. * Must have a safety oriented attitude and capable of adhering to safety guidelines set by Gerdau. Salary & Benefits * Medical and Prescription * Dental * Vision * Health & Dependent Care (Flexible Spending Account) * 401K * Basic Life/Accidental Life Insurance * Health Advocate Services * Employee Assistance Program * Tuition Reimbursement Program Application Process 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 applicants must be legally eligible to immediately work in the country of hire without current or future sponsorship. If you are vision-impaired or have some other disability under the Americans with Disabilities 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.