Rolling Mill Operator job description

About the job

We are looking for a rolling mill operator to set up and run the mill stands that roll reheated billets into rebar, bars and wire rod to the required sizes and specifications.

Duties and responsibilities

• Run the reheating furnace and check billet temperature before rolling
• Set the mill stands and roll gaps for the size required
• Change rolls and guides at size changes or when worn
• Watch the bar along the line from the control room
• Measure product dimensions regularly and adjust settings when they drift
• Monitor the shears, cooling bed and bundling area
• Clear cobbles and jams safely once the equipment is stopped
• Record output, stoppages and their causes in the shift log

Working conditions

• Rotating shifts including nights and holidays
• Heat and noise on the line, with protective equipment worn

Requirements

• Intermediate diploma in mechanics or metallurgy from a technical institute
• 3 to 6 years of experience in operating steel rolling mills

The years of experience follow the level you choose when posting.

Skills

• Rolling mill operation
• Stand set-up
• Roll changing
• Dimensional gauges
• Reheating furnaces
• Lockout and safety procedures
• Teamwork

Preferred

• Knowledge of reinforcing bar standards
• Experience rolling wire rod or plate