Wire Mill Operations - Machine Operator

Overview

Machine Operator - Wire Mill Operations

Location: Bartonville/Peoria, IL

Department: Wire Mill Production Team

Hourly Wage: $19.65 base + $4-$7/hour incentive pay after training

Shift Options: 1st, 2nd (+$0.35/hr), or 3rd shift (+$0.50/hr). Overtime and weekend/holiday availability required

Join Our Team as a Machine Operator!

Are you mechanically inclined with a strong work ethic and ready to grow your career in a hands-on industrial environment? At Liberty Steel & Wire
, we're looking for motivated individuals to join our Wire Mill team and train to become full-fledged Machine Operators—helping produce iconic Red Brand products like barb wire, fencing, and galvanized wire.

This is your opportunity to become part of the Independent Steel Workers' Alliance (ISWA) and contribute to a legacy of quality and strength in American steel manufacturing.

• Operate production machines in the Wire Mill to manufacture Red Brand wire products
• Follow detailed work instructions, safety protocols, and operating procedures
• Perform visual inspections and report any hazards or irregularities
• Drive forklifts to move materials (certification preferred)
• Support and mentor new team members through training and collaboration
• Work outdoors and in varying environmental conditions
• Contribute to a positive, team-first work culture

• Experience: Heavy industrial experience preferred
• Forklift driving preferred (certification a plus)
• Gantry crane experience a bonus
• Education: High school diploma or GED or ability to pass basic reading and math assessment
• Skills & Traits: Strong mechanical aptitude
• Eagerness to learn and take on new challenges
• Positive attitude and team-oriented mindset
• Ability to work any shift, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Commitment to safety, accuracy, and reliability

At Liberty Steel & Wire, we don't just make steel—we build careers.

• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Company-paid life insurance
• Voluntary life, accident, and critical illness coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Uniforms provided
• Retirement Plans
• 401(k) with company match
• Career Growth
• In-house training & professional development
• Advancement opportunities in a union-supported environment
• Bonus & Incentives
• $4-$7/hr incentive pay after training
• Shift premiums
• Holiday pay & overtime opportunities

Apply today! After submitting your application, you'll receive a skills assessment that must be completed before interview consideration.

Help us shape the future of fencing—the legacy is in your hands.

Liberty Steel & Wire is an Equal Opportunity Employer.