Machine Operator - 1st Shift

Zekelman Industries

114d

About The Position

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. Wheatland Tube, a division of Zekelman Industries is seeking a machine operator for our Blytheville, AR facility. The position involves ensuring the safe and continuous operation of all machinery, monitoring and controlling aspects of the mill manufacturing process, and performing quality control checks throughout the production process.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience with measuring devices (tape measures, micrometers, calipers etc.) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safe and continuous operation of all machinery, and report unsafe conditions.
• 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 ensure 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.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Low-cost, high-quality medical and dental benefits.
• Tuition assistance program.
• Bonus plan.
• 401(k) plan with a generous company match and immediate vesting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees