Tooling Set up

Job Description

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 Blytheville, AR, a division of Zekelman Industries, is looking for an Tooling Set up capable of learning multiple task job stations.  Reporting to the Mill Supervisor, the Tooling set-up 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:

• Assemble & Set up roll train and production tooling for upcoming sizes
• Inspect tooling for damage and/or wear & report findings
• Work from rolling schedules and/or tooling coordinators instructions to ensure that proper rolls and production tooling are set up for upcoming size changes
• Grease / lubricate roll train before sending to the mill
• Inspect and wash rolls/spacers/chock assemblies/shafts as they come out of the mill
• Inspect inductors & impeders for damage -replace as required
• Check for bad bearings-replace as necessary
• Store rolls properly
• Perform daily lift truck inspections and report any defects or irregularities
• Maintain up-to-date root diameter information on roll train
• Maintain work area
• Regular, full-time, predictable onsite attendance per the posted schedule is an essential function of this role 
• Leadand promote health and safety work practices as required by regulatory agencies and company policy 

QUALIFICATIONS: The ideal candidate for the Tooling Set Up opportunity will possess an Associate’s Degree and at least 2 years of equivalent experience in a manufacturing environment. Completion of military service is considered equivalent to a 2 year degree. 

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:

• Tube mill manufacturing experience preferred
• Must be able to follow written/verbal instructions; basic computer skills; able to read measuring devices/equipment, and basic math skills
• Exhibits effective listening, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Visual acuity to read and record numerical data
• Attention to detail, dependability, professionalism and a great work ethic
• 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 pounds

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.