Manufacturing Engineering Intern jobs in Salem, OR

Radius Recycling's Manufacturing Business (operating as Cascade Steel Rolling Mills) purchases recycled metal through our Auto and Metals Recycling facilities business and re-melts it into high-quality finished steel products. Our mini-mill is the only one in the Western U.S. which can obtain all its recycled metal through its own affiliated metal recycling operations.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIRED SKILLS

• Bachelor's degree in one of the following disciplines: Business, management, metallurgy, material science, engineering or manufacturing science or equivalent experience
• Minimum two years mechanical/electrical skills
• Previous rolling experience in all positions
• Six years experience in a leadership role

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Plan and supervise the shift rolling mill crew to produce quality steel products in accordance to customer and CSRM requirements (grade and products specifications). Communicate with the shipping/finishing foreman and quality metallurgical technicians, i.e., inspectors on production and quality matters.
• Supervise rolling mill crew, maintain high level of production and keep downtime to a minimum.
• Maintain safe working environment and detect and correct unsafe conditions. Inform employees of proper safety procedures.
• Ensure that the guide shop (bearing tender and guide setter) have built the proper stands and guides for the current and preceding product rolling.
• Inspect and sign off on all stands built in the shop.
• Communicate orally and with written communication to other rollers, guide* shop foreman, general foreman and superintendent on crew and mill equipment performance and problems.
• Use CS web quality, RM web pages. Knowledge of quality procedures instructions as indicated in QA2.03.F1 Training Needs Matrix Master and Department.
• Initiate and record monthly crew safety meetings and annual training.
• Administrate health and safety policies, procedures and instructions.
• Provide training for each position. Maintain employee files, employ training records and evaluate training needs. Report and correct deficiencies in procedures or instructions. Able to execute the contingency plan if circumstances require action.
• Able to administer United Steelworker contract and human resources policies.
• Anticipate changeovers, interpret blueprints and spreadsheets.
• Approve timecards, filing accident reports, authorizing vacations and discipline.
• Hold monthly safety meetings with crew.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

• Perform work in a safe manner, observing all safety rules and regulations pertaining to the job or work area.
• Must meet deadlines. Work average 12-hour shifts (four days off, four days on) and 8-hour shifts (day, swing and graveyard).
• Often work is highly repetitive and other times varied by different jobs.
• Must perform close detail work, watch for cobbles, and be alert to any deficiencies in equipment.
• Directs crew and receives instructions from superintendent when necessary. Must be able to work autonomously and be self-starting.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Sitting occasionally depends upon daily activity. When employee sits, he/she sit where one can monitor the rolling mill station.
• Standing and walking frequently. Depends on daily activity. Walks and stands on concrete or gravel uneven surfaces occasionally.
• Crouching (bend at knees): Occasionally. When setting guides, teaching guide setters, pulling cobbles.
• Stooping: Occasionally. When setting guides, teaching guide setters, pulling cobbles.
• Reaching: Occasionally. When setting guides, pulling cobbles, teaching guide setters.
• Twisting/Turning: Occasionally. When setting guides, teaching guide setter, pulling cobbles.
• Climbing: Occasionally. Climbing over looping tables. Occasionally climbs stairs.
• Crawling: Rarely.
• Kneeling: Occasionally. When working on stands, setting guides, pulling cobbles.
• Leg/Foot: Frequently. When pulling stands, starting up mill and bar sizing.
• Handling: Continually. When using hammer, wrenches, micrometers and calipers.
• Grasping: Continually, when using hammer, wrenches, micrometers and calipers. Also when entering data into computer.
• Balance: Continually, working around equipment.
• Vehicle Use: Not required.
• Pushing/Pulling: Frequently when pulling cobbles and during changeover; maximum weight is 50 pounds. Lifting devices available.
• Lifting/Carrying: Frequently, when pulling cobbles and during changeover; maximum weight is 50 pounds. Over 50 lbs., use lifting devices.

USE OF SENSES

• Talking In Person/By Telephone/Two-Way Radio: Continually. Must be able to communicate with employees, rollers, superintendent and other departments.
• Hearing: Continually. Must be able to hear whistle calls, verbal instructions and noises from equipment.
• Vision: Near/Far Vision: Continually. Must be able to see cobbles and setting guides and red hot color.
• Smell: Continually. Needs to be able to smell burning bearings and natural gas.

ENVIRONMENTAL

• Works Indoors: 95% of time in non-climate-controlled warehouse environment with concrete floor. Outdoors 5% of time in graveled yard.
• Safety Equipment Required: Steel-toed safety boots with metatarsal guards, earplugs, safety glasses, gloves, hardhat and hot coat (not required all the time).
• Exposures: Continually. Exposed to all types of weather, dirt, dust (steel), noise, vibrations and varying weather temperatures, including extreme heat and water.
• Operation of Equipment/Tools/Vehicles: Frequently. Uses hammers, wrenches, micrometers and calipers.

PLEASE NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

All U.S. applicants must be 18 years of age or older and all Canada applicants must be 16 years of age or older.

Radius Recycling participates in e-verify for all U.S. new hires.

An offer of U.S. employment by Radius Recycling or any of its subsidiaries is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a post-offer drug screen and background check.

All new hires must review and sign an Arbitration Agreement. This applies to all U.S. non-union employees.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Radius Recycling does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, marital status, disability status, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, age, prior industrial injury, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected status under local, state or federal law.