The GAW Sub Leader operates the GAW area, leads day-to-day line execution, and steps in to cover other GAW positions as operational needs require. This role requires a solid working knowledge of all upstream GAW functions, Take Up, Pinning, and Material Handling but the core responsibilities of the position center in line operation and leadership.
? Minimum 1 year of experience in GAW line operations (Take Up, Pinning, or Material Handler roles)
? Minimum 1 year with no corrective actions on file
? Forklift certification
? Strong communication, reliability, and teamwork skills
? Demonstrated ability to identify and communicate quality issues
? Replenishes material for pinning operators (rolls)
? Operates the GAW machine (start, stop, and continuous operation)
? Controls kettle slack
? Cleans the divider and furnace surface
? Maintains degreaser, water, flux, charcoal, zinc, brightener, and chromate levels/quality
? Keeps running lines properly aligned and directed
? Maintains housekeeping in the kettle area
? Covers for teammates as needed
? Performs forklift checklist (pinning area) at the start of every shift
? Knows how to perform rerun and 2OZ
? Performs crane inspection at the start of every shift
? Breaks rocks when drossing
? Operates and maintains the lime feeder/bag house
For nearly 70 years, Merchants Metals has been the provider of choice for thousands of professional fence contractors, architects, and quality building material retailers. In fact, we offer the industry’s largest selection of premium-quality fence product solutions for industrial, commercial, high-security, and residential applications.
Our comprehensive product offerings afford our customers a dependable “one stop shop” for all their fence and perimeter security needs. And our skilled and knowledgeable customer support professionals provide outstanding, seamless assistance with everything from the initial product selection all the way through delivery.
Simply stated, Merchants Metals is committed to offering fence, design and retail professionals the widest possible array of high quality, competitively priced products, and exceptional customer support before, during and after the sale.
Merchants Metals is American Owned & Operated.
