Tool Room Attendant

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 Tool Room Attendant at Atlas Tube at Zekelman Industries, Kansas City, MO, this role supports production by performing tooling setup, repair, and maintenance to ensure efficient mill operations. This position works closely with production teams during changeovers and is responsible for maintaining tooling readiness, accuracy, and organization. This role is ideal for individuals with strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a manufacturing environment.

What You’ll Do

• Inspect roll stands for wear and damaged components to ensure operational readiness

• Repair or replace worn parts including shafts, bearings, plates, rolls, and jacks

• Ensure roll stands are properly gauged per specifications using calibrated tools and equipment

• Review roll schedules daily and prepare tooling for upcoming production runs

• Package and coordinate shipment of unrepairable rolls for regrinding

• Maintain accurate records of tooling refurbishment and inventory

• Organize and maintain tooling and work areas to ensure cleanliness and efficiency

• Maintain accurate prints and ensure all changes are approved and documented

• Attend company and safety meetings and follow all safety policies and procedures

• Demonstrate teamwork and cooperation with production personnel and supervisors

• Submit detailed and accurate work orders for equipment issues in a timely manner

• Evaluate tooling wear and coordinate with external vendors for repairs and returns

• Support production during mill changeovers and assist team members as needed

• Cross-train team members and support cross-functional training initiatives

Who You Are

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment

• General knowledge of roll forming processes and tooling systems

• Experience using precision measuring tools such as micrometers, calipers, and depth gauges

• Understanding of bearings, tolerances, and mechanical systems

• Ability to read and write to maintain tooling records and setup documentation

• Strong organizational and documentation skills

• Basic computer skills for tracking and reporting

• Ability to operate hand tools, pneumatic tools, hydraulic equipment, cranes, and forklifts

• Experience with machining equipment such as lathes, grinders, and end mills, preferred

• Strong safety orientation and mechanical comprehension

• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and quality

• Team-oriented with strong work ethic and persistence

Physical Abilities

• Stand, bend, and perform physical tasks throughout the shift

• Lift and move materials weighing 50 pounds or more

• Work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to dust, noise, and varying temperatures

• Use required personal protective equipment at all times

• Work flexible hours, including overtime as needed

What You’ll Get

Atlas Tube at Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low-cost, high-quality medical and dental benefits. In addition, employees have access to a comprehensive total rewards package:

• 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

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.