Robotics-Enabled Line Operator – Steel Tubing

Maverick Pipe; Rantoul (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Bonus plan

401(k) plan with company match

Medical and dental benefits

Job summary

Zekelman Industries is seeking a production operator to set up and operate high-speed equipment with robotic elements for forming or cutting steel to required dimensions. You will observe safety rules, calibrate gear, and maintain tooling while reporting quality issues to supervisors.

Responsibilities include running production, handling changeovers, recording data, and performing routine maintenance. We value proactive safety, reliability, and teamwork in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read and write English. Ability to maintain production records and logs.
• Manufacturing or related industrial experience preferred.
• Ability to perform math, addition, subtraction, decimals, and fractions.
• Experience with measuring devices such as tape measure, micrometers, and calipers.
• Ability to operate forklift, crane and any other equipment necessary for completion of job.
• Detail oriented with the ability to work independently.
• Regular, full-time, predictable onsite attendance per the posted schedule is an essential function of this role.
• Lead and promote health and safety work practices as required by regulatory agencies and company policy.

Responsibilities

• Observe all safety and LOTO rules to operate equipment efficiently and effectively.
• Advanced set up and calibration of all equipment.
• Inspect materials for quality issues before, during, and after running material
• Record and report any deficiencies in quality to the supervisor/quality department.
• Maintain equipment tooling and tools necessary for job completion.
• Diagnose equipment and quality problems while keeping scrap and delays to a minimum
• Perform housekeeping tasks to keep work areas clean and safe
• Complete reports related to production, changeovers, and scrap material
• Assist maintenance in repairs and PM of equipment.
• Participation in continuous improvement programs.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by management jobs as assigned.

Skills

English literacy

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Crane

Job description

Zekelman Industries is seeking a production operator to set up and operate high-speed equipment with robotic elements for forming or cutting steel to required dimensions. You will observe safety rules, calibrate gear, and maintain tooling while reporting quality issues to supervisors.

Responsibilities include running production, handling changeovers, recording data, and performing routine maintenance. We value proactive safety, reliability, and teamwork in a manufacturing environment.