Floater Assistant Operator

About the Role

Atlas Tube, a division of Zekelman Industries, is seeking a Floater Assistant Operator for our facility in Chicago, IL. Reporting to the Production Foreman, the Assistant Operator will safely operate machines and maintain awareness of machine safety requirements. This role involves operating individual equipment on the mill, including the coil crane, butt welder, cutoff saw, bundler, table, and/or offline, performing area housekeeping, and assisting in other production operations as needed.

• Perform duties in accordance with company safety policies and report unsafe conditions.
• Investigate, troubleshoot, and communicate problems; maintain quality requirements.
• Maintain offline requirements and assist in quick‑change operation.
• Assist maintenance in equipment repairs.
• Calibrate micrometers at shift start and during changeovers; assist in changeovers and inspect tooling condition.
• Support other team positions and functions as necessary.
• Maintain housekeeping standards in all work areas.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Participate in training and cross‑training of new and current team members.
• Perform preventive maintenance (PM) activities as assigned.
• Ensure regular, full‑time, predictable onsite attendance per schedule.
• Lead and promote health and safety work practices as required.

• Experience:
  
  5+ years in manufacturing (preferred)
• Education:
  
  Associate’s / Bachelor’s degree or trade certification (preferred)
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  strong mechanical aptitude, basic math, visual acuity for reading & recording numeric data; experience with precision instruments (micrometers, calipers, etc.) (preferred)
• Soft Skills:
  
  good communication & interpersonal skills.
• Additional Qualifications:
  
  Crane certification required; commitment to safe work practices & predictable attendance.
• Physical Abilities: able to stand, walk, use hands, handle/feel, reach, lift up to 50 lbs, climb, bend, stoop, push, pull in a loud manufacturing setting with occasional wet/humid conditions.

Competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low‑cost, high‑quality medical and dental coverage.

• Competitive compensation, profit‑sharing opportunities, bonus plan.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Comprehensive health, dental & vision insurance.
• Tuition assistance program.
• Paid vacation & holidays.
• Employee loyalty awards.

M/F/D/V (Equal opportunity employment).