Saw Operator

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. 

Z-Modular, a division of Zekelman Industries, seeks a Saw Operator for our location in Birmginham, AL. This position will operate an industrial horizontal band saw, supplying the welding department.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Cut materials to specific measurements, track heat numbers and part mark pieces
• Load materials using overhead crane and forklift
• Complete paperwork, track material usage and consumption
• Measure dimensions of finished workpieces to ensure conformance to specifications  
• Maintain machines and remove and replace broken or worn machine tools, using hand tools.  
• Confer with supervisors to resolve machine malfunctions or production errors or to obtain approval to continue production.  
• Set up future jobs while machines are operating.  
• Clean machines, tooling, or parts, using proper procedures and cleaning agents  
• Follow all established safety procedures 
• Other duties as assigned 
• Regular, full-time, predictable onsite attendance per the posted schedule is an essential function of this role

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
• 2+ years of related experience in a manufacturing or production setting
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail, work ethic and positive team player
• Legally eligible to work in the Canada

SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Ability to work unsupervised 
• Basic computer skills
• Overhead crane and forklift experience
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematic drawings, specifications, etc. 
• Knowledge and usage of measuring and testing devices, hand and power tools 
• Basic math abilities 
• Mechanical aptitude 
• Strong problem solving and organizational skills 
• Uncompromising commitment to safety 
• Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively with other team members

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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.