Precision Steel Tube Machine Operator — 3rd Shift

WTL Wheatland Tube, LLC; Rochelle (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus plan

Profit sharing

401(k) with company match

Health, dental & vision insurance

Tuition assistance

Paid vacation & holidays

Employee loyalty awards

Job summary

Wheatland Tube, a division of Zekelman Industries, is seeking a Machine Operator for 3rd shift on-site in Rochelle, IL. You will set up and operate high-speed, robotic-augmented equipment to form or cut steel to precise specs, while emphasizing safety and quality.

Responsibilities include calibration, quality inspections, report generation, and collaboration with maintenance and quality teams to minimize scrap and downtime.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing or related industrial experience preferred.
• Ability to read and write English and maintain production records.
• Basic math including decimals and fractions.
• Experience using measuring devices such as micrometers, calipers, and tape measures.
• Ability to operate forklifts, cranes and related equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Observe safety procedures and lockout/tagout requirements.
• Perform setup and calibration of production equipment.
• Inspect materials for quality issues during production.
• Record quality data and report deficiencies.
• Maintain tooling and equipment for operations.
• Diagnose equipment and quality issues to reduce scrap.
• Keep work areas clean and safe.
• Complete production, changeover, and scrap reports.
• Assist maintenance with repairs and preventive work.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet production goals.

Skills

Safety awareness

English literacy

Basic math

Measuring devices

Forklift/Crane operation

Detail-oriented

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Tape measures

Job description

Wheatland Tube, a division of Zekelman Industries, is seeking a Machine Operator for 3rd shift on-site in Rochelle, IL. You will set up and operate high-speed, robotic-augmented equipment to form or cut steel to precise specs, while emphasizing safety and quality.

Responsibilities include calibration, quality inspections, report generation, and collaboration with maintenance and quality teams to minimize scrap and downtime.