Zekelman Industries

Overview

Zekelman Industries is a family of companies and the largest independent steel pipe and tube manufacturer in North America, seeking a Floater Assistant Operator for their Chicago, IL facility. The role involves safely operating machines and maintaining safety standards in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• 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 areas.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Participate in training and cross-training of new and current team members.
• Perform preventive maintenance (PM) activities as assigned.
• Ensure regular, full-time, predictable onsite attendance per the posted schedule.
• Lead and promote health and safety work practices as required by regulatory agencies and company policy.

Requirements

• 5+ years of manufacturing experience preferred.
• Associate’s degree, bachelor’s degree, or trade certification preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and basic math skills.
• Visual acuity to read and record numerical data.
• Previous experience with precision instruments (micrometers, calipers, etc.) preferred.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Crane certification required.
• Commitment to safe work practices and predictable attendance.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• 401k
• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• PTO

Additional Information

• Shift: Midnight 11pm - 7am
• Work environment includes a loud manufacturing/industrial setting.
• Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles; occasional exposure to wet and/or humid conditions.