Robotic High‑Speed Machine Operator - 2nd Shift

Zekelman Industries; Rochelle (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Bonus plan & Profit-sharing

401(k) with company match

Health, dental & vision insurance

Tuition assistance program

Paid vacation & holidays

Employee loyalty awards

Job summary

Wheatland Tube, a division of Zekelman Industries, seeks a Machine Operator to set up and run high-speed equipment with robotic elements to form or cut steel to precise specs. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The position offers a 2nd shift (3:00pm-11:00pm or 1:00pm-9:00pm) with pay of $24/hour plus a production incentive. Candidates should have manufacturing experience and be able to read/write English while maintaining

Qualifications

• Manufacturing or related industrial experience preferred.
• Able to read and write English and maintain production logs.
• Basic math including decimals and fractions.
• Experience using measuring devices such as tape measures, micrometers, and calipers.
• Able to operate forklifts, cranes and other equipment.
• Detail-oriented and able to work independently.
• Regular, full-time onsite attendance per posted schedule.
• Commitment to safe work practices and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Observe safety procedures, including lockout/tagout, to operate equipment safely.
• Perform advanced setup and calibration of production equipment.
• Inspect materials before, during, and after production for quality.
• Record and report quality deficiencies to supervisors.
• Maintain tooling and equipment needed for job completion.
• Diagnose equipment and quality issues to minimize scrap and delays.
• Complete production, changeover, and scrap reports accurately.
• Assist maintenance with repairs and preventive tasks.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to boost efficiency.
• Perform other duties to support production goals.

Skills

English literacy

Record keeping

Math basics

Measuring tools

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Independent work

Tools

Tape measures

Micrometers

Calipers

Forklifts

Cranes

Job description

Wheatland Tube, a division of Zekelman Industries, seeks a Machine Operator to set up and run high-speed equipment with robotic elements to form or cut steel to precise specs. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The position offers a 2nd shift (3:00pm-11:00pm or 1:00pm-9:00pm) with pay of $24/hour plus a production incentive. Candidates should have manufacturing experience and be able to read/write English while maintaining