Machine Operator - 2nd Shift

You may not know our name, but you know our products.  What we make is part of 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. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION:

• Ensure the safe and continuous operation of all machinery, and report unsafe condition
• Monitor and control aspects of the mill manufacturing process, including loading coil, operating equipment, and completing quality control checks throughout.
• Ensure equipment remains in proper operating condition
• Perform all size, gauge, grade, and shape changes on the production line for assigned tube and pipe mill.
• Inspect tooling condition at the end of each rolling and communicate the need for reconditioning.
• Troubleshoot, solve, and communicate problems to crew and supervision to ensure quality of product.
• Assist maintenance in performing simple preventive maintenance and repair tasks such as mill adjustment, fluid checks, minor part replacement and equipment lubrication.
• Direct and assist in mill changeovers.
• Communicate and unsure quality requirements are met by mill crew.
• Maintain the offline requirements to ensure quick-change operation.
• Calibrate micrometers at start of shift and at changeovers.
• Complete all required paperwork, production records, and inventory.
• Perform duties in accordance with company safety policies and regulatory agencies
• Keep work area clean and orderly
• Perform other duties as assigned

   QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma or GED required, Associate’s or Technical School Diploma preferred

Previous mill operation/machine operator experience strongly preferred

Tube mill manufacturing experience strongly preferred

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Mathematical Skills: Must have good math skills to be able to add, subtract, multiply, use decimals and fractions.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, reason or find out causes of something to try to find a solution. Able to problem solve with ability to diagnose equipment and quality problems.
• Communication Skills: Able to communicate in English for written and verbal communication, including the ability to listen and speak effectively to understand and communicate the needs of customers and coworkers. Ability to read and interpret documents.
• Computer Skills: Basic computer skills to look up work orders and interact with programs to obtain key work order requirements.
• Previous experience with measuring devices (tape measures, micrometers, calipers etc.) preferred
• Must be prepared to work overtime and odd hours to accomplish the necessary tasks whenever an emergency that threatens production or safety arises.
• Regular, full-time, predictable onsite attendance per the posted schedule is an essential function of this role.

PHYSICIAL DEMANDS:

• The information below outlines the aggregated physical demands of all positions within the facility. All shop floor job positions and tasks were considered to determine and objectively quantify the physical and cognitive demands that each Rochelle teammate requires to successfully carry out their duties and responsibilities.
• In addition to physical capabilities, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and required equipment that may require to be operated is also included. These factors should be considered when determining physical capabilities as well as cognitive competence.

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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.