Machine Operator

Wheatland Tube, LLC; Cambridge (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k) with company match

Health, dental & vision insurance

Tuition assistance program

Paid vacation & holidays

Employee loyalty awards

Job summary

Picoma, a division of Zekelman Industries, is seeking a Machine Operator in Cambridge, OH. You will operate and maintain secondary process equipment, set up and inspect recut/swage processes, monitor quality, and ensure compliance with specifications in a hands-on manufacturing environment.

The role emphasizes strong mechanical aptitude, basic math, good communication, and safety. You will work in a team, support maintenance tasks, and contribute to safe production practices.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude and basic math skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to read and record weights and measurements accurately.
• Experience using measuring tools such as tape gauges.

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains assigned machinery in secondary process areas.
• Performs setups, operational checks, and visual inspections of recut and swage processes.
• Monitors product quality and ensures compliance with specifications.
• Makes minor maintenance adjustments to machines when instructed by the Supervisor.
• Coordinates with internal and external departments as necessary.
• Keeps work area clean and orderly while adhering to company safety policies.
• Reports unsafe conditions and assists in maintaining a safe work environment.
• Trains other employees as assigned by the Supervisor.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Math skills

Communication skills

Measuring tools

Job description

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.

About the Role

As a Machine Operator at Picoma, a division of Zekelman Industries, you will play a key role in ensuring the efficient operation of secondary process equipment. You will be responsible for setting up and troubleshooting machinery, supplying material for recut, and maintaining high-quality production standards. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a hands‑on manufacturing environment, has strong mechanical aptitude, and is committed to workplace safety.

Location: Cambridge, OH

What You’ll Do

• Operates and maintains assigned machinery in secondary process areas.
• Performs setups, operational checks, and visual inspections of recut and swage processes.
• Monitors product quality and ensures compliance with specifications.
• Makes minor maintenance adjustments to machines when instructed by the Supervisor.
• Coordinates with internal and external departments as necessary.
• Keeps work area clean and orderly while adhering to company safety policies.
• Reports unsafe conditions and assists in maintaining a safe work environment.
• Trains other employees as assigned by the Supervisor.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Who You Are

• Strong mechanical aptitude and basic math skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to read and record weights and measurements accurately.
• Experience using measuring tools such as tape gauges.

Physical Abilities

• Ability to stand, walk, use hands, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms.
• Must be able to lift, climb, bend, stoop, push, and pull.
• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs.
• Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts, airborne particles, and loud noise levels.
• Occasional exposure to wet and/or humid conditions.

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
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Employee Loyalty Awards

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. 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.