What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bander position at Atlas Tube (Plymouth) INC?
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.
As a Hi-Lo-Bander at Atlas Tube, a division of Zekelman Industries, in Plymouth, Michigan, you will be responsible for operating banding equipment and the Hi-Lo to ensure finished product is safely removed from the mill to support continuous operations. This role is ideal for someone who is safety-focused, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
What You’ll Do
Follow workplace safety practices in accordance with company policy and OSHA requirements.
Follow verbal and written instructions to support daily operations.
Perform daily Hi-Lo inspections and report deficiencies.
Operate automated banding machines to prepare product for shipment and storage.
Write bundle identification information from bundle tags onto the side of each bundle.
Verify bundle details match the corresponding tag information.
Stud weld bundle tags to both ends of each bundle.
Inspect bundles for defects to support quality standards.
Drain excess coolant from bundles using the drain table.
Stack and align bundles using a Hi-Lo and transfer to the warehouse or cutting bay.
Assist with mill changeovers to support production requirements.
Perform daily preventive maintenance tasks to support equipment reliability.
Report irregularities or malfunctions to managers and/or maintenance.
Assist maintenance with repairs as needed.
Assist other operators during breakdowns, bottlenecks, and scheduled downtime.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
Know and follow lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain regular, full-time, predictable onsite attendance per the posted schedule.
Who You Are
High school diploma or GED preferred.
Basic computer knowledge preferred.
Ability to use handheld measuring equipment such as micrometers and calipers preferred.
Experience using cutting torches preferred.
Hi-Lo license preferred.
Physical Abilities
Ability to operate a Hi-Lo and work safely around moving production equipment.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform repetitive tasks throughout the shift.
Ability to lift, move, and handle materials and tools as required for banding and packaging tasks.
What You’ll Get
Pay: $21.59/hour plus production incentive.
Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low-cost, high-quality medical and dental benefits. In addition, we offer a tuition assistance program, bonus plan, 401(k) with a generous company match, immediate vesting, and more:
401(k) with Company Match
Immediate Vesting
Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
Tuition Assistance Program
Paid Vacation & Holidays
Employee Loyalty Awards
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.
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