What Makes This Role Unique?
The General Helper role offers the opportunity to develop specialized skills and gain valuable hands-on experience in the steel manufacturing process. Team members learn to cut steel slabs according to production requirements, prepare slab edges through scarfing, and operate specialized equipment such as slab cutting machines and scarfing torches. Working alongside crane operators and the Rolling Mill, employees gain exposure to different stages of steel production while developing important teamwork and material-handling skills. This position also provides an opportunity to build experience toward operating overhead cranes and advancing into higher-skilled production roles, creating a strong foundation for long-term career growth within the organization.
Successful candidates are safety-focused, detail-oriented, and comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.
This position operates on a 12-hour shift schedule.
Key Responsibilities
Maintain accurate, complete, and legible production records
Map, identify, and accurately enter slab information into computerized systems
Efficiently process steel slabs according to production requirements
Operate burning equipment, including automatic cutting torches, track burners, and hand-held torches
Inspect steel slabs and remove kerf using hand-held torches
Communicate effectively with crane operators by using radio, hand signals and verbal communication
Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment
Perform routine housekeeping and maintain a safe work area
Follow established operating procedures, quality standards, and safety requirements
Support production needs and perform additional duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
Ability to work safely in a heavy industrial environment with exposure to heat, dust, noise, fumes, and varying weather conditions
Ability to safely operate mobile equipment and use basic hand and power tools
Ability to work 12-hour rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays as scheduled
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly
Ability to understand and use standard hand signals when communicating with crane operators
Strong attention to detail when mapping slabs, identifying material, and entering production information
Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
Ability to read, understand, and follow procedures, work instructions, and technical documents
Strong planning and organizational skills in a fast-paced production environment
Ability to adapt to changing job duties, learn new tasks, and accept changes in work assignments
Successful completion of a post-offer ergonomic assessment
Preferred Qualifications
Experience operating burning equipment, including hand-held torches, track burners, or automatic cutting torches
2+ years of experience in manufacturing, steel production, logistics, construction, or other industrial environments
Forklift operating experience
Basic computer and production data-entry experience
Our total compensation package includes amazing benefits!
Competitive wages and bonus opportunities
Family medical, dental, and prescription coverage at minimal employee cost
Short and long term disability programs
Competitive retirement plans
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
Employer-provided and Voluntary Life Insurance options
Paid vacation and recognized statutory holidays
Apprenticeship and career advancement within the company
Tuition reimbursement
Wellness program
All applicants must be eligible to work in the USA.
While we thank all those who apply, only those being actively considered for employment will be contacted.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Orion Steel Group LLC is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
Orion Steel Group LLC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.
If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail careers@orionsteel.com or call: (312) 533-3577. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
