steelworkers
Steelworkers are workers involved in the production and processing of steel. They operate and maintain equipment in steelmaking facilities, including blast furnaces, basic oxygen furnaces, electric arc furnaces, casting machines, rolling mills, and finishing lines. Typical tasks include charging furnaces, tapping molten iron and steel, removing slag, controlling temperatures and chemical processes, operating rolling stands, cutting and inspecting steel products, and performing routine maintenance.
Work environments are usually large, enclosed plants with high heat, heavy machinery, and loud noise. Safety
Many steelworkers are represented by trade unions that bargain over wages, benefits, training, and working conditions.
Career paths typically begin with apprenticeships or vocational training in metallurgy, welding, or mechanical maintenance, followed