What are the responsibilities and job description for the Steel Mill Operations - Machine Operator position at Liberty Steel & Wire?
🔨 Machine Operator - Steel Mill Operations
📍 Location: Bartonville/Peoria, IL
🏭 Department: Steel Mill
💰 Hourly Wage: $19.65 base $4-$7/hour incentive pay after training
💼 Shift Options: Swing shift rotation | Overtime and weekend/holiday availability required
Become a Steel Mill Machine Operator at Liberty Steel & Wire!
Do you want to work at the core of steel production? At Liberty Steel & Wire, our Steel Mill Machine Operators play a vital role in transforming raw materials into the steel products that build our world.
Join our union-backed team through the Independent Steel Workers' Alliance (ISWA) and shape the future of American steel.
Key Responsibilities:
✅ Perform daily clean-up and housekeeping tasks
✅ Operate heavy equipment including forklifts and bobcats
✅ Conduct routine maintenance (lubrication, inspections)
✅ Move and manage raw materials and finished products
✅ Follow detailed safety protocols and SOPs
✅ Train and support new team members
✅ Take on various tasks as assigned by leadership
Job Requirements:
🔹 Must be able to:
• Climb stairs/ladders, work at heights, and in confined spaces
• Stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs
• Perform repetitive motion and physical tasks
• Work in extreme environmental conditions (heat, cold, noise, humidity)
🔹 Additional Requirements:
• Willingness to work swing shifts, weekends, and overtime
• Strong situational awareness and safety focus
• Ability to follow instructions with precision
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in a steel mill, factory, or industrial setting
- Forklift or heavy machinery operation
- Solid teamwork skills and mechanical aptitude
Why Join Us?
💙 Full Benefits Package
• Medical, dental, vision plans
• Company-paid life insurance
• Optional accident, critical illness, and life insurance
• Vacation & paid holidays
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Company-provided uniforms
📈 Career & Financial Advancement
• 401(k) with match • On-the-job training
• $4-$7/hr incentive pay potential
• Shift premiums for nights and weekends
📩 Apply Today! After applying, you'll receive an assessment. It must be completed to move forward in the hiring process.
🏗️ Be a force in steel production-join the Steel Mill team at Liberty Steel & Wire!
📢 Liberty Steel & Wire is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary : $4 - $7
