Zekelman Industries is hiring: Cut off Operator - Night Shift in Blytheville

Zekelman Industries is seeking a Cut Off Operator - Night Shift capable of learning multiple task job stations. Reporting to the Production/Warehouse Manager, the Cut Off Operator ensures production goals are met with a focus on uptime, product quality, and overall mill performance.

About The Role

Atlas Tube, a division of Zekelman Industries, is a 100% domestic manufacturer 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.

Responsibilities:

• Works safely following HazCom and workplace safety practices set forth by Atlas Tube policy and OSHA.
• Receives verbal and/or written instructions from team leader or mill manager.
• Works from rolling schedules to ensure proper size, gauge, and length material is processed.
• Performs quality checks on size, wall, length, and flash removal to ensure products meet specification and provides feedback to mill operators.
• Performs crush tests of welds to confirm weld integrity.
• Checks and adjusts turkshead rolls as required to maintain straightness tolerances.
• Assists in mill changeovers and sets up traveling cutoff saw for each size.
• Changes saw blades and dies; adjusts guide rolls as needed.
• Sets up and checks Canada Stamp; replaces as required and operates Hilti gun as needed.
• Sets up and operates Willet marking system.
• Conducts pull tests for each new heat.
• Completes all operating and quality reports accurately.
• Cleans slugs from saw house, under exit conveyor, and in handling area.
• 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.
• Maintains a clean and safe work area.
• Maintains regular, full-time, predictable onsite attendance per the posted schedule.

Requirements:

• Associate degree and 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.

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

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.