HDG Helper

Zekelman•Rochelle, IL

6d•$24•Onsite

About The Position

As a (HDG) Hot Dip Galvanizing Line Operator at Wheatland Tube, a division of Zekelman Industries, in Rochelle, IL, you will be responsible for meeting daily production, safety, and quality targets within the hot dip galvanizing process. This role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, safety-focused, and experienced in manufacturing environments involving high-temperature processes and automated systems.

Requirements

Manufacturing experience preferred.
Forklift and overhead crane experience preferred.
Strong communication skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
Strong problem-solving abilities.
High attention to detail.
Ability to perform work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to heat, chemicals, and moving equipment.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, and work around industrial machinery for extended periods.
Ability to perform medium work, exerting up to 50 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 30 lbs frequently.

Responsibilities

Operate boilers and turn systems on as required at the start of the work week.
Monitor boilers and super-heater temperature settings to ensure proper operation.
Enable and control quench tank temperature settings based on preset recipes.
Select pipe size and treatment parameters at the operator console per work orders.
Set galvanizing systems to automatic function according to work order requirements.
Monitor pretreatment tank levels and adjust parameters as directed.
Perform galvanizing line changeovers, including screws, blow bell, and ID blowing head.
Select and adjust preset processing parameters based on product size and specifications.
Monitor and control conveyance systems, pipe dryers, quench tanks, and passivation systems.
Visually inspect pipe surfaces for OD and ID abnormalities.
Perform bending and coating thickness tests in accordance with Quality Inspection Procedures.
Document inspections, test results, and kettle adjustments on operator log sheets.
Maintain zinc kettle surface quality by removing oxide and debris.
Remove zinc drippings from dipping and blowing machines.
Report downtime events and reason codes using the MES system.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
Maintain regular, full-time, predictable onsite attendance.
Perform other duties as assigned.