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 Heat Treat Operation Technician plays a critical role in the safe movement, processing, and tracking of steel plate throughout the heat treat operation. This position combines remote crane operation, material handling, quality support, and production coordination 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?
Unlike many entry-level manufacturing positions, the Heat Treat Operation Technician develops specialized skills that are highly valued in industrial operations. Team members learn crane operation, steel handling, production logistics, and process flow management. The role provides a strong foundation for advancement into higher-skilled operations and leadership positions throughout the organization.
Key Responsibilities
Safely operate remote-controlled overhead cranes to move, stack, and position steel plate
Load and unload steel plate onto roll line, trucks, and railcars
Prepare material samples for testing using cutting and grinding equipment
Tag, mark, and identify steel products accurately
Enter production and inventory information into computerized systems
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
Job Requirements
Ability to work safely in a heavy industrial environment with exposure to heat, dust, noise, fumes, and varying weather conditions
Ability to work 12-hour rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays as scheduled
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly
Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately enter data without transposing numbers
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 coordinate hand-eye movements while operating remote-controlled equipment
Successful completion of a post-offer ergonomic assessment
Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience operating remote-controlled overhead cranes
2+ years of experience in manufacturing, steel production, logistics, construction, or other industrial environments
Forklift operating experience
Experience prioritizing and coordinating work in a production setting
Our total compensation…