Utility Worker Niles (1st and 3rd Shifts)

NILES STEEL TANK COMPANY; Niles (MI); On-site; USD 19,639 - 27,970; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Stable long-term employment

Job summary

NILES STEEL TANK COMPANY is hiring Utility Workers in Niles, MI, offering $17.28/hr plus a $2.75/hr night premium and full benefits. The role is critical in supporting production and provides hands-on tasks across the plant. Seeking team-oriented individuals with manufacturing experience. Benefits include health insurance, PTO, and 401(k) matching, emphasizing a clean and safety-focused environment for long-term career advancement.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of manufacturing or industrial labor preferred.
• Comfortable using hand and power tools.
• Ability to read basic blueprints is a plus.
• Reliable, safety-minded, and team-oriented.
• Physically capable of hands-on work.

Responsibilities

• Grind, sand, paint, and clean materials.
• Operate hand and power tools safely.
• Assist with layout, drilling, and basic fitting tasks.
• Conduct air and hydro pressure testing.
• Support jacketing, topcoat, and shipping areas.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.

Skills

Manufacturing or industrial labor experience

Using hand and power tools

Reading basic blueprints

Team-oriented mindset

Reliability and safety-minded

Job description

Overview

Join Niles Steel Tank (a Bradford White company) in Niles, MI!

We’re hiring Utility Workers ($17.28/hr) for 1st & 3rd shifts — with a $2.75/hr night premium, full benefits, and long-term career growth.

Enjoy steady, full-time work in a clean, safety-focused environment with a company that’s been building high-quality tanks for over 100 years.

Now Hiring: Utility Workers (Manufacturing Support Role)

Utility Workers play a critical role in keeping production running smoothly. This is a hands-on position supporting multiple areas of the plant and a great entry point for long-term growth in manufacturing.

Pay & Shifts

• Utility Worker: $17.28/hr
• 3rd Shift Premium: +$2.75/hr
• Shifts: 1st & 3rd
• Job Type: Full-time
• Location: Niles, MI

Why Work With Us

• Competitive hourly pay + shift premium for 3rd shift
• Full benefits: health, dental, vision, life insurance, PTO, and 401(k) match
• Stable, full-time work with overtime opportunities
• Clean, safety-focused production environment
• Career advancement within Bradford White and Niles Steel Tank

UTILITY WORKER – Overview

Utility Workers support multiple departments, performing essential hands-on tasks that keep operations running efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Grind, sand, paint, and clean materials
• Operate hand and power tools safely
• Assist with layout, drilling, and basic fitting tasks
• Conduct air and hydro pressure testing
• Support jacketing, topcoat, and shipping areas
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment

Qualifications

• 1+ year of manufacturing or industrial labor preferred
• Comfortable using hand and power tools
• Ability to read basic blueprints is a plus
• Reliable, safety-minded, and team-oriented
• Physically capable of hands-on work

Physical & Work Environment

• Lift/move up to 50 lbs and perform repetitive tasks
• Stand, bend, and work in confined spaces throughout the shift
• Comfortable working around steel, heat, sharp edges, and chemicals
• Commitment to safe work practices and teamwork

Job Type

Full-time | In-person | Niles, MI

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Stable, long-term employment with advancement opportunities

Equal Opportunity

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds — including individuals with prior convictions — to apply and grow with us.