Mill Operator - Tube & Pipe (2nd Shift) with Great Benefits

Sharon Tube Company; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus plan

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Paid vacation & holidays

Loyalty awards

Job summary

Atlas Tube, a division of Zekelman Industries, is seeking a Haven Operator in North Kansas City, MO. You will oversee safe, continuous mill operations, loading coils, operating equipment, and performing quality checks to ensure production flow and product quality.

Ideal candidates have mill experience, strong math and problem-solving skills, plus English communication. Overtime and non-standard hours may be required; base pay is $20–$23 per hour with a production incentive bonus on 2nd shift.

Qualifications

• Previous mill operation or tube mill experience preferred.
• Strong math skills including decimals and fractions.
• Good problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Clear written and verbal English communication.
• Ability to work overtime and non-standard hours.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and continuous operation of machinery and report unsafe conditions.
• Monitor and control mill processes, including loading coils, operating equipment, and performing quality checks.
• Maintain equipment operating condition and perform preventive maintenance as needed.
• Perform size, gauge, grade, and shape changes on the production line for assigned tube and pipe mill.
• Inspect tooling condition and communicate reconditioning needs at the end of each rolling.
• Troubleshoot equipment and quality issues while coordinating with crew and supervision to maintain product quality.
• Assist maintenance with preventive maintenance tasks, including mill adjustments, fluid checks, and minor repairs.
• Direct and assist with mill changeovers to support smooth transitions.
• Communicate quality requirements clearly to the mill crew.
• Maintain offline requirements to support quick-change operations.
• Calibrate micrometers at the start of shifts and during changeovers.
• Complete production records, paperwork, and inventory requirements accurately.
• Follow company safety policies and applicable regulatory guidelines.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and orderly work area.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mill operation

Tube mill experience

Math skills

Problem solving

English communication

Basic computer skills

Measuring devices

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Tape measures

Job description

Atlas Tube, a division of Zekelman Industries, is seeking a Haven Operator in North Kansas City, MO. You will oversee safe, continuous mill operations, loading coils, operating equipment, and performing quality checks to ensure production flow and product quality.

Ideal candidates have mill experience, strong math and problem-solving skills, plus English communication. Overtime and non-standard hours may be required; base pay is $20–$23 per hour with a production incentive bonus on 2nd shift.