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flying-shear operator

A professional who sets up and operates mill equipment, such as flying shear, guides, and crop or entry gates, to cut steel products to specified lengths. Respnsibilities include:

  • Reads production schedule to determine setup or adjustment of equipment.
  • Installs knives in shear and guides on roll stands, using handtools and sledge.
  • Turns rheostats to adjust cutting action of shear according to specified length of product.
  • Starts shear and moves controls to raise and lower pinch rolls, adjusts guides, and opens and closes shear gates.
  • Assists other workers in roll changes and in removing cobbles (waste steel) from rolling line.
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