- Professional
- Office in Blytheville
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.
Coil Operator
About the Role
Atlas Tube, a division of Zekelman Industries in Blytheville, AR, is seeking a Coil Operator capable of learning multiple task job stations. Reporting to the Mill Supervisor, the Coil Operator ensures production goals are met with a focus on uptime, product quality, and overall mill performance. This role is ideal for individuals with mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety.
Shift: 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM
Pay: $25.24 per hour plus Production Incentive Bonus
What You’ll Do
Receives verbal and/or written instructions from team leader or mill manager.
Works from rolling schedules and SAP to ensure proper gauge, grade, and slit width of material is processed.
Uses bar code readers to scan consumed coils.
Operates coil cart to load slit coils onto mandrels.
Operates controls for uncoiler, leveler, and butt welder.
Sets up butt welder for each gauge of material and welds coil ends together.
Identifies butt welds, gauge changes, and coil numbers using paint.
Keeps accumulator loaded with sufficient steel to run the mill continuously.
Performs micrometer checks on gauge and records findings.
Assists in mill changeovers as needed.
Completes all operating and quality reports accurately.
Assists maintenance personnel in making equipment repairs.
Supports other operators during breakdowns, bottlenecks, and scheduled downtime.
Reports any irregularities or malfunctions to managers and/or maintenance.
Empties all scrap buckets and keeps work area clean and safe.
Maintains regular, full-time, predictable onsite attendance per the posted schedule.
Who You Are
At least 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment required.
Completion of military service is considered equivalent to a 2-year degree.
Tube mill manufacturing experience preferred.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions; basic computer skills; able to read measuring devices and perform basic math.
Strong listening, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Visual acuity to read and record numerical data accurately.
Demonstrates attention to detail, dependability, professionalism, and a strong work ethic.
Physical Abilities
Regularly stands, walks, uses hands, handles or feels, and reaches with hands and arms.
Ability to lift, climb, bend, stoop, push, and pull; can lift up to 50 lbs.
Performs physically demanding tasks as required in a manufacturing environment.
What You’ll Get
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, loyalty awards, and much more:
Competitive Compensation
Bonus Plan & Profit-Sharing Opportunities
401(k) with Company Match
Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
Tuition Assistance Program
Paid Vacation & Holidays
Employee Loyalty Awards
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Zekelman Industries is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We recruit, employ, train, and promote without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other legally protected characteristics.
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.
M/F/D/V
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.
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