Saw Operator - Evening Shift bei Zekelman

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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION:

• Work safely following Haz Com & workplace safety practices set forth by Atlas Tube Inc policy & OSHA

• Receive verbal and /or written instructions from team leader /mill manager
• Work from rolling schedules to ensure that proper size, gauge, and length material is being processed
• Perform quality checks on size, wall, length and flash removal to ensure that the mill is producing product that is within specification - provide feedback to mill operator
• Perform crush tests of weld to confirm weld integrity
• Check and adjust turkshead rolls as required to ensure that straightness tolerances are maintained
• Assist in the performance of mill change over; Set up traveling cutoff saw for each size
• Change saw blades and dies; adjust guide rolls as required
• Set up and operate diagraph printer
• Cut pull tests as for each new heat
• Fill out all operating reports and quality reports as required
• Clean slugs from saw house, under exit conveyor and in handling area
• Assist maintenance personnel in making repairs to equipment
• Assist other operators in the facility when required during breakdowns, bottlenecks, and scheduled downtime
• Report any irregularities or malfunctions to managers and/or maintenance
• Keep work area and/or equipment clean and in a safe condition

Regular full-time predictable onsite attendance per the posted schedule is an essential function of this role.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to work various shifts
• Overhead Crane and Forklift Certification preferred
• Have high school diploma or GED

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Uncompromising work ethic
• Must be able to follow written/verbal instructions; basic computer skills; able to read measuring devices/equipment, and basic math skills
• Ability to operate a forklift, crane and hand tools; forklift and crane certification is a requirement for the position
• Exhibits effective listening, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Visual acuity to read and record numerical data
• Attention to detail, dependability, professionalism

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The information below outlines the aggregated physical demands of all positions within the Birmingham Facility. All shop floor job positions and tasks were considered to determine and objectively quantify the physical and cognitive demands that each Birmingham 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.

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.