Hard Skills
Entry-levelMaterial Handling OperationsThe safe and efficient movement of metal billets, raw materials, and scrap using manual techniques or mechanical aids within a primary metal processing environment.
Entry-levelMill Scale RemovalThe technical process of identifying and removing oxide layers (scale) from the surface of hot metal billets to ensure product purity.
Intermediate-levelLockout/Tagout (LOTO) ComplianceExecuting specific safety procedures to ensure that heavy rolling mill machinery is properly shut off and not started up again prior to the completion of maintenance work.
Intermediate-levelMachine Lubrication and Preventive MaintenancePerforming routine lubrication of rollers, bearings, and moving parts of the mill to prevent mechanical friction and overheating.
Intermediate-levelRoll Change AssistanceThe ability to use hand tools and pneumatic equipment to assist primary operators in changing out heavy rolls during product transitions.