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. JOB SUMMARY Under direct supervision, lays-out work, sets up, and operates machine tools to machine parts to required specifications. Performs any disassembly, fitting, measuring, and making of replacement or new parts, and assembly work required for plant machinery and equipment. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Leads and promotes healthy and safe work practices as required by regulatory agencies and Company policy. Adheres to safe work practices in accordance with OSHA and Company safety policies & procedures such as LOTO and other safe work practices as required by regulatory agencies and Company policy. Receives job assignments from the Maintenance Manager or Supervisor. Interprets drawings and sketches. Plans and determines working procedures. Performs any necessary lay-out work and makes sketches of parts and assemblies as required. Determines dimensions and tolerances from a drawing or by measuring parts and mating parts. Makes any necessary calculations to develop dimensions, make reference to and interprets correctly any necessary handbook to determine related data regarding calculations, fits, standards, machinability ratings, proper cutting tools, proper seeds and feeds, surface finishes, plating conditions, etc. Sets up the required machines with the proper tools, holding fixtures, feeds and speeds cutting fluids, etc., and operates the machine to produce the finished part to the required specifications and dimensions. Selects and procures the proper material stock for the job. Uses material in a manner to minimize crop loss and uses crops where possible and practical. Prepares various reports and documents details of work performed based on company requirements. Makes recommendations to improve design, reduce cost through design change, material choice, reduction of excessively high tolerances, use of standard commercially available parts, etc. Checks drawings or sketches for errors in dimensions, design, and specifications. Dismantles, repairs, and re-assembles machinery and equipment and components thereof, and adjusts assemblies consisting of gears, rolling, and sliding mechanisms, etc., where very close tolerances are involved, and a great deal of precision is required to ensure proper function and to minimize wear. Works in Machine Shop or in the Plant as required Available to work rotating shifts including weekend and OT. Performs other duties as they might be assigned (5%). Regular, full-time predictable onsite attendance is an essential function of this role. EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE Trade or technical school diploma (Including Blueprint Reading, Machining Equipment, Part Design and Mechanical Training) 5 year experience in an industrial environment performing related work KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / COMPETENCIES Detail orientated Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment Working Knowledge of Fadal based CNC machining center Hydraulic experience (maintaining and rebuilding hydraulic systems on ID madrels) Mig/Tig as well as stick welding experience Ability to properly rig and secure loads going in and out of the mills and lathes using safe practices. Ability to troubleshoot and maintain machining centers and lathes and perform simple repairs. Use of AutoCad to create and modify or update prints as required. Ability to develop and maintain positive attitude towards your work and maintain positive working relationship Ability to work at elevated heights 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 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. 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.
