Rafter Crane Operator - 3rd Shift

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.

Shift: 3rd Shift 7:00 PM – 5:30 AM

Pay: $20 - $23 per hour plus Production Bonus (recent averages of $3 to $5 per hour)

Role: Machine Operator - 3rd Shift — responsible for setting up and operating high speed equipment with robotic elements to form or cut steel to specified dimensions and specifications.

• 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.

• 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

• 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 hours
• Ability to lift, climb, bend, stoop, push and pull.
• Must be able to lift 60lbs.
• Must be able to stand for 10-12 hours
• Ability to perform work in a plant/manufacturing environment
• Other physical requirements as needed for job

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.

M/F/D/V

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Management and Manufacturing

• Wholesale Building Materials