At Oregon Steel Mills LLC, our strength starts with our people! As a team we collaborate to solve problems, contribute ideas and challenge each other to ensure growth and ultimately success for the business and our employees.
Starting Wage: $27.50/hour + Monthly Performance Incentive Bonus Opportunities
At Oregon Steel Mills , our strength starts with our people. We work as one team to solve problems, improve processes, and deliver quality products safely and efficiently. If you're looking for a challenging, hands-on career in a heavy industrial environment with outstanding benefits and advancement opportunities, we encourage you to apply.
Why Join Oregon Steel Mills?
We believe our employees deserve a compensation package that supports them both at work and at home. Benefits begin on your first day of employment and include:
Low-cost medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and families
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
Paid vacation and recognized holidays
Monthly performance incentive bonus opportunities
401(k) with a 5% company match
Additional employer-funded retirement savings plan
Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
Tuition reimbursement programs
Wellness initiatives
Career advancement and apprenticeship opportunities
Position Summary
The Slab Processing General Helper plays a critical role at the beginning of operations at OSM. The General Helper is a versatile, cross-trained position responsible for identifying steel slabs, performing cutting operations according to production requirements, and scarfing slab kerf to meet quality standards. This role requires knowledge and safe operation of various pieces of mobile and production equipment. The Slab Processing General Helper efficiently supports material movement, maintains workflow, and keeps the department operating safely and effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
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 .
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.
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…