Machine Operator

WTL Wheatland Tube, LLC; Cambridge (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

401(k) with Company Match

Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

Tuition Assistance Program

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Employee Loyalty Awards

Job summary

WTL Wheatland Tube, LLC in Cambridge, OH is looking for a Machine Operator to ensure efficient operation of secondary process equipment. The role involves setting up and troubleshooting machinery while maintaining high-quality production standards.

The ideal candidate has strong mechanical aptitude and experience with measuring tools. Benefits include competitive compensation, 401(k) matching, health insurance, and paid vacation.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude and basic math skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience using measuring tools such as tape gauges.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain assigned machinery in secondary process areas.
• Perform setups, operational checks, and visual inspections.
• Monitor product quality and ensure compliance with specifications.
• Coordinate with internal and external departments as necessary.

Skills

Strong mechanical aptitude

Basic math skills

Good communication skills

Ability to read and record measurements

Tools

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.

Location: Cambridge, OH

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.

What You’ll Do

• Operate and maintain assigned machinery in secondary process areas.
• Perform setups, operational checks, and visual inspections of recut and swage processes.
• Monitor product quality and ensure compliance with specifications.
• Make minor maintenance adjustments to machines when instructed by the Supervisor.
• Coordinate with internal and external departments as necessary.
• Keep work area clean and orderly while adhering to company safety policies.
• Report unsafe conditions and assist in maintaining a safe work environment.
• Train other employees as assigned by the Supervisor.
• Perform 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, pull, and 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

• 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

Zekelman Industries 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.