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Zekelman Industries; North Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

401(k) plan with company match

Medical and dental benefits

Job summary

Zekelman Industries in North Kansas City, MO, is seeking a skilled operator to set up and run high-speed equipment with robotic elements to form or cut steel to precise specifications. This full-time on-site role emphasizes safety, quality, and productivity in a manufacturing setting.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, proficiency with measurement tools, and experience in industrial environments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Able to read and write English.
• Manufacturing or related industrial experience preferred.
• Able 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.

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.

Skills

Math skills

English literacy

Forklift operation

Crane operation

Measuring devices

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Tape measure

Micrometers

Calipers

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.ABOUT THE ROLE:Reporting to the Plant Manager, this person will be responsible for setting up and operating high speed equipment with robotic elements to form or cut steel to specified dimensions and specifications.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 materialRecord 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 minimumPerform housekeeping tasks to keep work areas clean and safeComplete reports related to production, changeovers, and scrap materialAssist maintenance in repairs and PM of equipment.Participation in continuous improvement programs.Perform all other duties as assigned by management jobs as assigned.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 calipersAbility to operate forklift, crane and any other equipment necessary for completion of jobDetail oriented with the ability to work independently.Regular, full-time, predictable onsite attendance per the posted schedule is an essential function of this roleLead and promote health and safety work practices as required by regulatory agencies and company policyPHYSICAL ABILITIES:Must be able to move objects and use abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue. Constant movement and use of limbs; this position requires good manual dexterity, coordination and stamina.Must be able to remain in a stationary position for several hoursAbility to lift, climb, bend, stoop, push and pull.Must be able to lift 60lbs.Must be able to stand for 10-12 hoursAbility to perform work in a plant/manufacturing environmentOther physical requirements as needed for jobZekelman 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/VWe 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.