Assistant Operator

About the role

Atlas Tube, a division of Zekeman Industries, is seeking a Floater Assistant Operator for their facility in Chicago, IL.

Responsibilities

• Operate machines and maintain awareness of machine safety requirements.
• 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.
• Absorb and assist in other production operations as needed.
• Calibrate micrometers at the start of each shift and during changeovers.
• Absorb and 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.
• 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

• Experience: 5+ years of manufacturing experience preferred.
• Educational Background: Associate’s degree, bachelor’s degree, or trade certification preferred.
• Technical Skills: Strong mechanical aptitude and basic math skills; visual acuity to read and record numerical data; previous experience with precision instruments (micrometers, calipers, etc.) preferred.
• Soft Skills: Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Additional Qualifications: Crane certification required; commitment to safe work practices and predictable attendance.

Physical Abilities

• Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to lift, climb, bend, stoop, push, and pull; must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles; occasional exposure to wet and/or humid conditions.

What You’ll Get

• 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

Benefits

Zekeman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low-cost, high-quality medical and dental coverage. Additional benefits include:

• Competitive Compensation
• Bonus Plan & Profit-Sharing Opportunities
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Immediate vesting
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Employee Loyalty Awards

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are Zekeman 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 Zekeman Industries and of our customers. M/F/D/V