Heat Treat Operation Technician

About the role

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.

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 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.