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Entry Level Gunner Jobs (NOW HIRING)

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

$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 ...

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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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Steelmaking Laborer

Steelmaking Laborer

Optimus Steel LLC

Vidor, TX • On-site

$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
  • 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