Steelmaking Laborer
Vidor, TX · On-site
$26.11/hr
Alloys, lime, electrodes, bricks, gunning material, etc. Source of Supervision: Melt Cast ... entry level tasks of each line of progression in order to fill vacancies as required Wages ...
Steelmaking Laborer
Vidor, TX · On-site
$26.11/hr
Alloys, lime, electrodes, bricks, gunning material, etc. Source of Supervision: Melt Cast ... entry level tasks of each line of progression in order to fill vacancies as required Wages ...
Steelmaking Laborer
$12.75 - $15.75/hr
Alloys, lime, electrodes, bricks, gunning material, etc. Source of Supervision: Melt Cast ... entry level tasks of each line of progression in order to fill vacancies as required Wages ...
Steelmaking Laborer
$12.75 - $15.75/hr
Alloys, lime, electrodes, bricks, gunning material, etc. Source of Supervision: Melt Cast ... entry level tasks of each line of progression in order to fill vacancies as required Wages ...
Steelmaking Laborer
Vidor, TX · On-site
$12.75 - $15.75/hr
Alloys, lime, electrodes, bricks, gunning material, etc. Source of Supervision: Melt Cast ... entry level tasks of each line of progression in order to fill vacancies as required Wages ...
Steelmaking Laborer
Vidor, TX · On-site
$12.75 - $15.75/hr
Alloys, lime, electrodes, bricks, gunning material, etc. Source of Supervision: Melt Cast ... entry level tasks of each line of progression in order to fill vacancies as required Wages ...
Entry Level Gunner information
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$12.98 - $13.81
3% of jobs
$13.81 - $14.64
10% of jobs
$14.64 - $15.47
10% of jobs
$15.62 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$15.47 - $16.30
15% of jobs
The median wage is $16.78 / hr.
$16.30 - $17.13
22% of jobs
$17.94 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$17.13 - $17.96
16% of jobs
$17.96 - $18.79
15% of jobs
$18.79 - $19.62
5% of jobs
$19.62 - $20.45
1% of jobs
$20.45 - $21.28
2% of jobs
$21.28 - $22.12
1% of jobs
$12
$16
$22
How much do entry level gunner jobs pay per hour?
As of Jun 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for entry level gunner in the United States is $16.94, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.62 and $18.03 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
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$26.11/hr
Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement
Posted 10 days ago
Job description
Primary Function : Fill absences, temporary vacancies, and provide relief for Melt Shop operations lines of progressions (Melting, Casting, Refractory, and Cranes).
Tools and Equipment: Radio controlled overhead crane, forklift, brooms, shovels, wheelbarrow, oxygen carts, lances, cutting torches, jack hammer, etc.
Materials: Alloys, lime, electrodes, bricks, gunning material, etc.
Source of Supervision: Melt Cast Facilitator and First Helper/First Caster.
Direction Exercised : None
Working Procedure :
1. Assist Crews as required
2. General clean up of Melt Shop as required
3. Become proficient in entry level tasks of each line of progression in order to fill vacancies as required
Wages & Benefits
Optimus Steel has a competitive benefit package.
Medical/Prescription
Dental, Vision, Health & Dependent Care FSA
401K, Company match
Basic Life/Accident Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Requirements
Salary Description
$26.11
Tools and Equipment: Radio controlled overhead crane, forklift, brooms, shovels, wheelbarrow, oxygen carts, lances, cutting torches, jack hammer, etc.
Materials: Alloys, lime, electrodes, bricks, gunning material, etc.
Source of Supervision: Melt Cast Facilitator and First Helper/First Caster.
Direction Exercised : None
Working Procedure :
1. Assist Crews as required
2. General clean up of Melt Shop as required
3. Become proficient in entry level tasks of each line of progression in order to fill vacancies as required
Wages & Benefits
Optimus Steel has a competitive benefit package.
Medical/Prescription
Dental, Vision, Health & Dependent Care FSA
401K, Company match
Basic Life/Accident Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Requirements
- High School Diploma
- 2 years of working in an industrial environment
- Experienced working in extreme weather conditions.
- Willing to climb, bend, stand, or lift items.
Salary Description
$26.11
About Optimus Steel
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Industry
Coal, metals and minerals mining
Company size
201 - 500 Employees
Headquarters location
Vidor, TX, US
Year founded
2018