Machinist A

Zekelman Industries; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical and dental benefits

Tuition assistance program

Bonus plan

401(k) plan with company match

Immediate vesting

Job summary

Zekelman Industries, through Atlas Tube in Chicago, IL, is seeking a Machinist to support production with precision machining, maintenance, and tool setup. The role emphasizes safety, hands-on work, and collaboration across maintenance and production teams.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in manufacturing, strong mechanical skills, and experience with lathe and Bridgeport milling, with willingness to work rotating shifts and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and proven problem-solving skills.
• Excellent work ethic and commitment to safety standards.
• Ability to work rotating shifts and overtime as required.

Responsibilities

• Lay out work and set up machining operations according to specifications.
• Operate machine tools and fabricate or repair parts to required standards.
• Ensure accuracy and precision in all machining and assembly tasks.
• Perform maintenance and troubleshooting on machinery and related equipment.
• Follow all safety procedures and company policies to maintain a safe work environment.
• Collaborate with production and maintenance teams to support continuous operations.
• Maintain accurate records of work performed and materials used.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem-solving

Work ethic

Safety awareness

Tools

Manual lathe

Bridgeport milling

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.

Job Description

As a Machinist at Atlas Tube, a division of Zekelman Industries, located in Chicago, IL, you will play a vital role in supporting our production operations through precision machining, maintenance, and setup of tools and equipment. This position is ideal for individuals with strong mechanical aptitude and a commitment to safety who enjoy hands-on, detail-oriented work in an industrial manufacturing environment.

Requires rotating shifts

What You'll Do

• Lay out work and set up machining operations according to specifications.
• Experience with a manual lathe required.
• Experience with Bridgeport milling.
• Operate machine tools and fabricate or repair parts to required standards.
• Ensure accuracy and precision in all machining and assembly tasks.
• Perform maintenance and troubleshooting on machinery and related equipment.
• Follow all safety procedures and company policies to maintain a safe work environment.
• Collaborate with production and maintenance teams to support continuous operations.
• Maintain accurate records of work performed and materials used.
• Work rotational shifts and overtime as needed to meet production demands.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Who You Are

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and proven problem-solving skills.
• Excellent work ethic and commitment to maintaining safety standards.
• Ability to work rotating shifts and overtime as required.
• Solid employment history with verifiable professional references.
• Must successfully complete a post-offer physical, background check, and drug test.
• Knowledge of repair and maintenance in an industrial setting preferred.

Physical Abilities

• Regularly lift and/or carry 50+ pounds.
• Proficient with hand and power tools, including Bridgeport and lathe equipment.
• Must be able to stand and walk for at least 95% of the shift.

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, immediate vesting, and much more.

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.