What are the responsibilities and job description for the Rod Mill Operations - Machine Operator position at Liberty Steel & Wire?
🏗️ Machine Operator - Rod Mill Operations
📍 Location: Bartonville/Peoria, IL
🏭 Department: Rod Mill
💰 Hourly Wage: $19.65 base $4-$7/hour incentive pay after training
💼 Shift Options: 1st, 2nd ( $0.35/hr), or 3rd shift ( $0.50/hr) | Overtime and weekend/holiday availability required
Join Our Rod Mill Team at Liberty Steel & Wire!
Do you thrive in a fast-paced industrial environment? Ready to roll up your sleeves and work with machinery that helps shape the nation's most trusted wire products? Liberty Steel & Wire is hiring Machine Operators for our Rod Mill-where Red Brand products are born.
Become part of our Independent Steel Workers' Alliance (ISWA) and join a proud legacy of American manufacturing.
What You'll Do:
✅ Operate production machinery used in rod processing
✅ Manage materials and production flow using forklifts
✅ Assist with overhead crane operations
✅ Use torches as needed
✅ Perform basic maintenance and troubleshoot mechanical issues
✅ Follow all safety procedures and immediately report hazards
✅ Support and train new team members
What We're Looking For:
🔹 Must-Haves:
• Forklift operation & Torch handling experience required
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- • 1 year experience in a heavy industrial setting
- • Safety-first mindset and strong teamwork ethic
- • Willingness to work all shifts and overtime
🔹 Nice to Have:
• Overhead crane experience
• Passion for hands-on work and continuous improvement
Why Join Us?
💙 Benefits & Perks
• Medical, dental, vision coverage
• Company-paid life insurance
• Voluntary critical illness, accident, and life options
• Vacation time and paid holidays
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Uniforms provided
📈 Financial & Career Growth
• 401(k) with company match
• In-house professional development
• $4-$7/hr incentive pay after training
• Shift premiums for 2nd and 3rd shift
📩 Apply Now! After submitting your application, you'll receive an assessment. Complete it to be considered for an interview.
🛠️ Help power America's fencing legacy-join the Rod Mill team today!
📢 Liberty Steel & Wire is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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