Zekelman Industries

Manufacturing

FloaterAssistantOperator

$0–0k Chicago, Illinois, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Floater Assistant Operator at Zekelman Industries. Skills: Machine operation, Safety compliance. Operate machines. Maintain machine safety”

Industry & Context.

Manufacturing
Problems you'll solve

Troubleshoot problems; Solve problems

Eligibility Requirements

Lift up to 50 lbs, Predictable onsite attendance

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

5+ years manufacturing experience

Nice to Have

Associate's degree preferred, Bachelor's degree preferred, Trade certification preferred, Crane certification preferred, Mechanical aptitude preferred, Experience with precision instruments preferred

What You'll Do.

Maintain machine safety

Perform area housekeeping

Assist in production operations

Troubleshoot problems

Communicate quality requirements

Maintain offline requirements

Make equipment repairs

Calibrate micrometers

Assist in changeovers

Inspect tooling condition

Support team positions

Support team functions

Maintain housekeeping standards

Participate in training

Cross-train team members

Perform preventive maintenance

Promote health and safety

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Mill crew

Communication Scope

Communicate problems; Communicate quality requirements

Full Job Description

**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.** **About the Role** Atlas Tube, a division of Zekelman Industries, is seeking a Floater Assistant Operator for our facility in Chicago, IL. Reporting to the Production Foreman, the Assistant Operator will safely operate machines and maintain awareness of machine safety requirements. This role involves operating individual equipment on the mill, including the coil crane, butt welder, cutoff saw, bundler, table, and/or offline, performing area housekeeping, and assisting in other production operations as needed. This position is ideal for someone with strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. **Shift:** 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM **Pay:** $25.84 plus Production Incentive Bonus **What You’ll Do** * Perform duties in accordance with company safety policies and report unsafe conditions. * Troubleshoot, solve, and communicate problems to the mill crew. * Communicate quality requirements to the mill crew and ensure they are met. * Maintain offline requirements to ensure quick-change operation. * Assist maintenance in making equipment repairs. * Calibrate micrometers at the start of each shift and during changeovers. * Assist in changeovers and inspect tooling condition at the end of each rolling, communicating the need for reconditioning. * Support other team positions and functions as necessary. * Maintain housekeeping standards in all work area

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