Kettle Operator I - Nights

Sabre Industries, Inc.; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Wellness resources

Employee discounts

Job summary

Sabre Industries, Inc. in Texas seeks a Kettle Operator to lead the galvanizing process, handle pre-treat prep, and monitor kettle conditions. You will inspect materials, operate overhead cranes, and ensure zinc levels meet Sabre standards.

This full‑time role requires crane and forklift experience, plus strong English communication and reliable attendance. You may work long shifts with potential weekend work in a heavy manufacturing environment and have room for growth within Sabre's nationwide

Qualifications

• Experience using cranes to maneuver heavy steel products.
• Experience using forklift is highly desirable.
• Prior galvanizing and/or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate in English.
• Regular and timely attendance required.

Responsibilities

• Operate overhead crane to maneuver heavy steel products on racks.
• Inspect lifting equipment prior to use (forklifts, cranes).
• Maintain kettle temperatures and zinc levels per Sabre guidelines.
• Read work orders to determine material or equipment needs.
• Adhere to housekeeping standards and safety procedures.
• Additional duties as assigned by Supervisor/Management.

Skills

Experience using cranes

Experience using forklift

Galvanizing experience

Manufacturing experience

English communication

High School Diploma or GED

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Brief Description

At Sabre Industries, we connect and power America’s communities with world‑class utility and telecom solutions. We reliably build a better world together; one customer, one team, and one community at a time.

Our teams live out the organization’s core values of integrity, commitment, innovation, and connection. That’s how we continuously exceed our high standards of enterprise excellence—by creating a space for our engaged employees to thrive.

With consistent hiring opportunities nationwide and countless career levels, chances are the next big step on your career path starts here. We work with our employees to create customized career paths and development in all facets of the organization. People will always be our greatest asset and we place emphasis on enhancing the lives of our employees.

Scope Of Responsibilities

This position works at the kettle or pre‑treat area and performs the actual galvanizing process where steel is initially prepped in the pre‑treat area and then galvanized in the kettle. The Kettle Operator inspects materials prior to galvanizing, safely operates overhead cranes and equipment, monitors kettle and pre‑treat settings and dips the product in the kettle.

Essential Duties

• Ensure all galvanized products meet Sabre quality requirements and promote efficiency and uptime
• Operate overhead crane to maneuver heavy steel products hanging from large racks
• Inspect all lifting equipment prior to use (forklifts, cranes, etc)
• Ensure ash is swept from kettle on a continual basis. Ensure ash is free of zinc and store ash in barrels for later use
• Add zinc and other alloys to the kettle and pre‑treat in order to maintain proper levels and proper quality of product. May require operating forklifts
• Dross kettle (remove sludge) on a pre‑determined schedule according to Sabre guidelines
• Maintain safe and efficient kettle temperatures and kettle zinc levels at all times.
• Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments or material or equipment needs
• Adhere to established housekeeping standards
• Additional duties as assigned by Supervisor and/or Management

Position Requirements

• Experience using cranes required
• Experience using forklift highly desired
• Prior Galvanizing and/or Manufacturing experience highly preferred
• Ability to communicate in English required
• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent preferred
• Regular and timely attendance is required

Physical Requirements

• Heavy work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 75 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 50 pounds of force constantly to move objects
• Must be able to perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and moving entire body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, tugging, stooping, bending, twisting, crawling and handling of materials
• Position requires manual dexterity, ability to pick/pinch and work with fingers, repetitive motions of wrists/hands/finger, arm-hand steadiness and a safety‑minded individual
• Effectively and safely utilizes ladders, manlifts, forklifts, overhead cranes, etc. Ascend or descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms.
• Must be able to work in an open environment for long shifts (including weekends) exposed to extreme temperatures, standing entire shift
• Must have the ability to concentrate on tasks for long periods of time and be able to observe and receive information from all relevant sources
• The worker is required to have visual acuity to make general observations of facilities or structures

Benefits

At Sabre Industries, we invest in your future with a competitive benefits program. As a full‑time employee, you are eligible for:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Continuing Education & Tuition Reimbursement
• Life and Disability Coverage
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Health and Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts

Sabre Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer: M/F/Vets/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity