Shearman

The Franklin Investment Corporation dba Franklin Industries
Franklin, Venango County, PA

Job Description

Job Description

SUMMARY

FRANKLIN INDUSTRIES is looking for a new Shearman. This specialized position will work to provide support for area managers, group leaders, and coworkers by moving material off the cooling beds and cut material through the shears into neat and straightened piles to ensure maximum production. The piles produced by the Shearman will be cut to length determined by the sales department, highway, and the cut sheet. The Shearman will then help hook up the lifts to the crane if necessary so they can be weighed and moved into inventory.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Assist all managers or group leaders with their needs or work requests.
  • Request work orders for repairs as needed.
  • Assist in the training of all new employees.
  • Shearman will do a daily pre-shift inspection of their equipment carefully documenting any problems or equipment repairs that need to be made.
  • Shearman will operate all equipment on each shear from cooling bed run in rolls through gauge table kick offs (dogs or chains). Shearman may also assist in raking the piles.
  • Shearman will be held responsible for the quality of the material they produce. This means they will pull all scrap out of good lifts including smashed ends, short or long posts, any out of spec. material, or any other deformities to the material.
  • Shearman will be accountable for all gauge changes and making sure the desired length is achieved.
  • Shearman will move horses or I beams for each length as well as adjusting timers or short/long cut if available or necessary.
  • Shearman will assist the mill/shears by working in a timely manner to produce good quality material without causing unnecessary delays.
  • Shearman will be responsible for all blade changes on the shears.
  • Shearman will lock out all power sources before performing any maintenance involving pinch points, confined spaces, or any dangerous areas where harm may come to you.
  • Shearman may locate and move material in place for cold cutting.
  • Shearman will assist chain hookers by helping move any and all material in the department as necessary.
  • Shearman will fill out daily sheets for length of material as well as sheets for scrap records.
  • Shearman are to measure at least one post for every lift produced off their shear.
  • Follow all safety procedures and protocols.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Previous experience in a hot rolling mill is preferred.
  • Previous Shearman experience preferred.
  • Average communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Ability to multi-task and work with a high degree of accuracy
  • Ability to work in a safe manner
  • Ability to read tape measurements.

WORKING CONDITIONS

  • This is a safety-sensitive position. You will be around and/or operating heavy machinery.
  • Shop environment - temperatures will vary
  • PPE required when entering Shears department and handling material.
  • Always beware of pinch points including posts shifting in lifts of material.
  • Be aware of other employees tow motor, and overhead crane traffic.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Ability to work under pressure in stressful situations.
  • Ability to lift heavy steel posts.
  • Ability to withstand high temperature material.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

  • Attendance at work
  • Ability to read and interpret safety and work procedures.
  • Be able to follow work procedures and instructions both written and verbal.
  • Ability to collaborate well with other team members, performing work in a safe manner.
  • Wear all the required PPE.
  • Lockout any equipment before working in or around pinch points or any other maintenance.
  • Must be able to set gauge to proper lengths.
  • Must be able to run control boxes.

MACHINES/EQUIPMENT USED

  • Flange shear
  • Head shear
  • Web shear
  • Scrap shear
  • Torch
  • Ratchets, wrenches, hammers, screw drivers, and other basic hand tools.

EXPECTED HOURS - Between 40 and 58 per week

TYPICAL SCHEDULE

  • 5 AM - 4 PM - Mon-Fri
  • 5 AM - 2 PM on Saturdays (only as needed, and on rotation)

STARTING PAY - Typically starts between $17 and $20/ hour, commensurate with experience . (OT is paid at 1.5x pay after 40 hours). New employees are eligible for merit raises and more cross training opportunities after passing their 90-day probationary period.

The following incentives are also available:

  • Bonus and production incentives
  • Referral bonuses
  • Paid holidays

BENEFITS - available on the first of the month, following 60 days of employment

  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • $15 K Life Insurance paid for by company
  • Short and Long-Term Disability Insurances
  • Other benefits also offered

ABOUT FRANKLIN INDUSTRIES

In 1901, Franklin Rolling Mill & Foundry Company was founded in Franklin, PA. Right in the middle of Steel Country, Franklin Industries is less than two hours from Pittsburgh, where Andrew Carnegie's steel empire ruled the steel industry in the early 20th century.

We're another two hours from Johnstown, PA, where the first steel rails for the railroad (our raw material) were made. Steel rails linked Chicago and New York together with high capacity rails creating America's manufacturing powerhouse.

Our families have made an honest living in quality manufacturing for generations and are proud to continue that great tradition.

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

It is the policy of Franklin Industries to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

The HR Department is required to check the criminal background of all job offerees. Having a criminal record does not block an applicant from securing a job at Franklin Industries. We review all criminal records on a case-by-case basis.

The HR Department sends all job offerees to an external testing site for a physical (vitals, vision, and hearing) and a drug screen. Securing the job is contingent on passing the physical and the drug screen.

Posted 2026-08-02

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