Utility (Flex Shift)

You may not know our name, but you know our products.  What we make is part the places where we live, work and play – all day, everyday.

Zekelman is a family of companies — 100% domestic manufacturers — with a legacy dating back to 1877. We’re proud to be the largest independent steel pipe and tube manufacturer in North America and the leading innovator in multi-family housing development.

We believe in what we build and what we build, builds the world around us.  Hospitals, hotels, schools, bridges, airports and more.

Come build a career you believe in.

Position Description:  

This position requires responsibility and flexibility as a Utility Person and is the lead operator of selected operations. These tasks must be performed in compliance with safety policies and OSHA safety guidelines.  

Primary Responsibilities:  

• Learns and has the ability to train others on selected positions of the Abbey and McKay Mill, Slitter, Hydrotest area, Grooving, Scrap Saw and Re-Cut Saw. 
• Exhibits advanced proficiency on crane operation. 
• Reports to supervisor at the start of his/her shift for assignment. 
• Fills in where needed. 
• Attend all scheduled company and safety meetings. 
• Follows and enforces company safety policies and safe work practices at all times. 
• Demonstrates teamwork and cooperation with other employees and supervisors. 
• Cross-train on other positions. 

Physical & Work Requirements:  

• Personal Protective Equipment required in all positions.
• Use of other tools and equipment may be required. 
• Occasional overtime. 
• Warehouse environment, uncontrolled climate year-round. 
• Dusty and noisy work environment within OSHA guidelines. 
• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. 

Required Background, Competencies & Expertise:  

• Ability to read, interpret and use micrometers, pi tape, and tape measure and other hand tools. 
• Operation of equipment such as but not limited to: overhead crane, ground operated equipment and machinery. 
• Basic computer and mathematics knowledge. Good verbal and written communication is a must. 
• Self-motivated. 
• Ability to maintain and document quality records. 
• Safety Orientation 
• Mechanical Comprehension
• Achievement Orientation 
• Responsibility 
• Thoroughness / Detail Orientation 
• Teamwork 
• Persistence 
• High School Diploma or G.E.D. 

Preferred Background, Competencies & Expertise:  

• 2-8 years as a Utility person.

Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low-cost, high-quality medical and dental benefits.  In addition, we have an amazing tuition assistance program, a bonus plan, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, immediate vesting, and much more.

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We are Zekelman Industries.

We manufacture superior quality tubular and related products, and provide outstanding service for our valued customers.

We seek to continuously advance the skills and opportunities of our employees, utilizing the latest technology and management tools available to consistently increase profitability and the enterprise value of Zekelman Industries and of our customers.