Zekelman Industries

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.

Machine Operator Lead

About Us

Atlas Tube, a division of Zekelman Industries, is North America’s leading steel tube manufacturer. We take pride in producing high-quality products that help build the infrastructure of tomorrow. If you’re looking for a stable, rewarding career with room for growth, join our team today!

Position Overview

We are seeking a Machine Operator Lead to oversee machine operations and ensure efficient, high-quality production. Machine Operators receive training in various facility areas based on business needs, employee aptitude, and interests.

Shift: 2nd Shift 4:00 PM - 2:30 AM

Pay: $26.20 per hour plus Production Bonus paid out weekly

Key Responsibilities

• Take pride in your work, demonstrate attention to detail, and maintain a strong commitment to safety.
• Assign work orders to maintenance employees and track work schedules.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, ensuring all safety, quality, and productivity standards are met.
• Band bundles of tubes and transport them to cutting processes or storage areas.
• Follow rolling schedules to ensure tubes meet size, gauge, length, and material specifications.
• Operate overhead cranes, forklifts, and transfer systems to move materials.
• Perform quality assurance inspections, removing burrs and ensuring clean surfaces inside and outside of tubes.
• Identify and reject non-conforming products (e.g., scratches, weld splits, end-cut defects).
• Recognize steel shapes, sizes, and mill tolerances.
• Prepare, stack, and assemble bundles properly to prevent product damage.
• Repack and band tubing according to customer requirements.
• Assist mill operators with setups and supply tube mill machinery with steel coils.
• Unload and receive incoming materials from suppliers.
• Move materials into inventory storage, staging, and work areas.
• Follow work instructions to produce tubing according to customer specifications.

Required Skills & Experience

• Ability to read, write, and perform mathematical calculations, including fractions and decimals.
• Understanding and ability to follow semi-complex verbal and written instructions.
• Strong communication skills for interacting with vendors, co-workers, supervisors, and managers.
• Ability to work independently while managing workload priorities.
• Willingness to learn and use measuring devices for tubing inspections.
• Dependable and able to work assigned shifts consistently.
• Legible handwriting for documentation and reporting.
• Ability to wear all required PPE and comply with safety policies.

Physical & Work Requirements

• Work in a warehouse/plant setting where conditions may be heated, unheated, dusty, and noisy.
• Ability to stand, walk, and move for up to 8 hours per shift.
• Lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds as needed.
• Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts and steel materials.

Why Join Us?

At Zekelman Industries, we offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career advancement, including:

• Competitive Compensation
• Bonus Plan & Profit-Sharing Opportunities
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Employee Loyalty Awards

Apply Today!

Take the next step in your career with Atlas Tube! If you’re a dedicated, safety-conscious professional looking for a hands-on role in steel manufacturing, we want to hear from you.

Zekelman Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages diversity in the workplace.

Zekelman 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.

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We 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.