Zekelman Industries

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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. About the Role As a Saw Operator at Atlas Tube, a division of Zekelman Industries, Birmingham, AL, you will play a key role in ensuring high-quality tube production through safe operation of saw equipment, accurate measurement, and effective coordination with mill operations. This role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, safety-focused, and thrives in a hands-on manufacturing environment. What You’ll Do Follow HazCom and workplace safety practices to maintain a safe working environment. Receive and interpret verbal or written instructions to support daily production needs. Work from rolling schedules to process material to proper size, gauge, and length. Perform quality checks to ensure product meets specifications and provide feedback to operators. Conduct weld crush tests to verify weld integrity. Adjust Turkshead rolls to maintain straightness tolerances. Assist with mill changeovers and set up traveling cutoff saws for each size. Replace saw blades and dies while adjusting guide rolls as needed. Set up and operate diagraph printing equipment. Perform pull tests for each new heat. Complete required operating and quality reports accurately. Clean slugs and maintain cleanliness in saw house, exit conveyor, and handling areas. Assist maintenance personnel with equipment repairs. Support other operators during breakdowns, bottlenecks, or scheduled downtime. Report equipment irregularities or malfunctions to management or maintenance. Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area. Maintain regular, full-time onsite attendance per the posted schedule. Who You Are Ability to work various shifts. High school diploma or GED preferred. Overhead crane and forklift certification preferred. Ability to follow written and verbal instructions. Basic computer skills and ability to read measuring devices. Basic math skills. Ability to operate a forklift, crane, and hand tools (certification required). Strong listening, communication, and interpersonal skills. Visual acuity for reading and recording numerical data. Strong attention to detail, dependability, and professionalism. Physical Abilities The physical demands reflect the aggregated requirements of all Birmingham facility shop-floor positions. Duties may involve standing, walking, lifting, operating required equipment, and wearing necessary PPE. These factors should be considered when evaluating physical and cognitive capability for the role. What You’ll Get 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, loyalty awards, and much more: Competitive Compensation Bonus Plan & Profit-Sharing Opportunities 401(k) with Company Match Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision Insurance Tuition Assistance Program Paid Vacation & Holidays Employee Loyalty Awards Compensation & Benefits Below is the expected base hourly range for this position. This is a good-faith estimate, and offers will be determined based on experience, education, skill set, and interview performance. Base Hourly Range: $24.00 USD 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.