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 Tooling Specialist at Atlas Tube, a division of Zekelman Industries, in Kansas City, MO, you will play a key role in preparing, assembling, and maintaining roll trains and production tooling required for efficient mill operations. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a hands-on manufacturing environment, enjoys troubleshooting mechanical components, and is committed to safety, precision, and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Do

Inspect tooling for damage or wear to support reliable mill performance.

Follow rolling schedules and coordinator instructions to prepare tooling for upcoming size changes.

Grease and lubricate roll trains prior to delivery to the mill.

Inspect and wash rolls, spacers, chock assemblies, and shafts after removal from the mill.

Inspect inductors and impeders for damage and replace as necessary.

Check bearings for defects and replace as needed.

Store rolls and tooling components properly to prevent damage and ensure readiness.

Perform daily lift truck inspections and report issues promptly.

Maintain accurate root diameter information for roll trains.

Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work area.

Perform other duties as assigned to support mill operations.

Who You Are

2+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.

Technical/college degree preferred; military service equivalent accepted.

Ability to follow written and verbal instructions with strong attention to detail.

Basic computer skills and ability to read measuring devices and equipment.

Tube mill manufacturing experience preferred.

Strong communication, listening, and interpersonal skills.

Commitment to improving uptime, product quality, and overall mill performance.

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks such as standing, walking, climbing, bending, pushing, and pulling.

Regular, full-time onsite attendance required.

Physical Abilities

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.

Ability to climb, bend, stoop, push, and pull.

Ability to reach with hands and arms and handle tools and equipment.

Visual acuity to read and record numerical data.

What You’ll Get
Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low-cost, high-quality medical and dental benefits. In addition, we offer an outstanding tuition assistance program, a bonus plan, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, employee 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

Compensation & Benefits
Below is the expected base hourly range for this position. This is a good-faith estimate, and offers will be determined based on experience, education, skill set, and interview performance.

Base Hourly Range: $17.79–$22.50 plus Production Incentive Bonus

Shift: 1st Shift | 5:00 AM to 4:30 PM

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.