Job Description

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 Flex Utility at Zekelman Industries in Kansas City, MO, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of the manufacturing line by providing essential support, performing inspections, and assisting with minor operational issues. This role is ideal for someone who is mechanically inclined, demonstrates strong problem-solving skills, and thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Shift: 1st Shift
Pay: $24 per hour plus Production Incentive Bonus

What You’ll Do

• Support the manufacturing line by filling and staging material, testing products, and providing coverage for breaks, vacations, or call-offs as assigned by the supervisor.

• Ensure compliance with company safety policies by reporting unsafe conditions, near misses, and incidents.

• Assist employees with operational issues, including clearing jams, changing tools, and adjusting equipment.

• Coordinate with Maintenance, Shipping, Waste Water, Quality, and Safety departments to execute actions and meet expectations.

• Assist in setups, perform operational checks, and conduct product inspections to ensure efficiency and quality.

• Interact with MES stations and software to log downtime, capture data, consume materials, and submit work orders.

• Train employees on equipment components, including crane and forklift operations, as assigned by the supervisor.

Who You Are

• Experience: 1–2 years in manufacturing or operations, preferably in a production or assembly environment.

• Technical Skills: Familiar with MES systems and software for logging downtime, capturing information, and submitting work orders.

• Soft Skills: Strong communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and mechanical aptitude.

• Additional Qualifications: Forklift and crane certifications required.

Physical Abilities

• Ability to lift and move materials up to [specify weight].

• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform manual labor tasks.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining safety and quality standards.

What You’ll Get

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, loyalty awards, and much more:

• 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.