Saw Operator - Bham - Zekelman Industries

Do you want to work for a stable, growing organization that reaches back more than 130 years?  Our steel tube and pipe products have helped build landmarks and buildings in North America; Come build your career at Zekelman Industries! 

POSITION SUMMARY:

Atlas Tube, a division of Zekelman Industries, is seeks Saw Operator, capable of learning multiple task job stations.  Reporting to the Mill Supervisor, the Saw Operator  will ensure his/her role in production is fulfilled with a commitment to the continual improvement in uptime, product quality, and overall mill performance. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work safely following Haz Com & workplace safety practices set forth by Atlas Tube Inc policy & OSHA
• Receive verbal and /or written instructions from team leader /mill manager
• Work from rolling schedules to ensure that proper size, gauge, and length material is being processed
• Perform quality checks on size, wall, length and flash removal to ensure that the mill is producing product that is within specification - provide feedback to mill operator
• Perform crush tests of weld to confirm weld integrity
• Check and adjust turkshead rolls as required to ensure that straightness tolerances are maintained
• Assist in the performance of mill change over; Set up traveling cutoff saw for each size
• Change saw blades and dies; adjust guide rolls as required
• Set up and operate diagraph printer
• Cut pull tests as for each new heat
• Fill out all operating reports and quality reports as required
• Clean slugs from saw house, under exit conveyor and in handling area
• Assist maintenance personnel in making repairs to equipment
• Assist other operators in the facility when required during breakdowns, bottlenecks, and scheduled downtime
• Report any irregularities or malfunctions to managers and/or maintenance
• Keep work area and/or equipment clean and in a safe condition
• Regular full-time predicatable onsite attendance per the posted schedule is an essential function of this role.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Uncompromising work ethic
• Must be able to follow written/verbal instructions; basic computer skills; able to read measuring devices/equipment, and basic math skills
• Ability to operate a forklift, crane and hand tools; forklift and crane certification is a requirement for the position
• Exhibits effective listening, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Visual acuity to read and record numerical data
• Attention to detail, dependability, professionalism
• High School diploma/GED required
• Proven leadership skills
• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing facility
• Tube mill manufacturing experience preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• Must be able to follow written/verbal instructions; basic computer skills; able to read measuring devices/equipment, and basic math skills
• Ability to be certified to operate a forklift and an overhead crane
• Visual acuity to read and record numerical data
• The employee is regularly required to stand and walk, use hands, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to lift, climb, bend, stoop, push, pull, and able to lift 50 lbs
• Must be able to stand and walk for up to 8-10 hours per day
• Regular full-time predictable onsite attendance per the posted schedule is an essential function of this role.

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.