Machine Operator - Utility (1st Shift) | Growth & Benefits

Atlas Tube; Missouri; On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Bonus Plan & Profit-Sharing

401(k) with Company Match

Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision

Tuition Assistance Program

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Employee Loyalty Awards

Job summary

Atlas Tube in Kansas City, MO is seeking a Machine Operator — Utility to set up and operate high-speed equipment with robotic elements to form or cut steel to spec. You will help maintain safe, efficient production in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires attention to detail, basic math, and ability to read/writeEnglish; familiarity with measuring tools and movement of heavy equipment is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; preferred
• Ability to read and write English and maintain production records/logs
• Manufacturing or industrial experience, preferred
• Basic math skills including decimals and fractions
• Experience using measuring devices such as tape measures, micrometers, and calipers
• Ability to operate forklifts, cranes, and other equipment required for the role
• Detail-oriented with ability to work independently
• Commitment to safe work practices and on-time attendance

Responsibilities

• Observe safety and lockout/tagout procedures to operate equipment
• Perform advanced equipment setup and calibration to meet production requirements
• Inspect materials for quality issues before, during, and after production
• Record and report quality deficiencies to supervisors or quality department
• Maintain equipment tooling and tools necessary for job completion
• Diagnose equipment and quality issues while minimizing scrap and delays
• Complete production, changeover, and scrap material reports
• Assist maintenance teams with equipment repairs and preventive maintenance
• Participate in continuous improvement programs to enhance efficiency
• Perform housekeeping tasks to maintain clean and safe work areas
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management

Skills

Reading & writing English

Basic math

Measurement tools

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklifts

Calipers

Micrometers

Cranes

Job description

Atlas Tube in Kansas City, MO is seeking a Machine Operator — Utility to set up and operate high-speed equipment with robotic elements to form or cut steel to spec. You will help maintain safe, efficient production in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires attention to detail, basic math, and ability to read/writeEnglish; familiarity with measuring tools and movement of heavy equipment is a plus.