Maintenance Leader

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 Maintenance Lead at Wheatland Tube, a division of Zekelman Industries, located in Rochelle, IL, you will play a key role in maintaining, repairing, and rebuilding tube mill production equipment to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations. This role focuses on maximizing equipment quality, uptime, rate, and yield and is perfect for someone with strong electrical aptitude, advanced troubleshooting skills, and a commitment to safety in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

What You’ll Do

• Perform electrical maintenance on production equipment while following all safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO).

• Inspect guards and safety devices to ensure equipment is safe and operational before returning it to service.

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, and quality-related issues to minimize downtime and improve performance.

• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, manuals, and technical drawings to diagnose equipment issues.

• Complete breakdown repairs, preventive maintenance, and equipment changeovers to support production goals.

• Monitor parts, tools, and supply inventory levels and coordinate ordering and receipt verification as needed.

• Use manual and computerized maintenance management systems to document inspections, repairs, and equipment status.

• Observe mechanical devices in operation and use precision measuring instruments to identify and resolve issues.

• Fabricate repair parts using machine shop tools and equipment when necessary.

• Operate powered industrial trucks, overhead cranes, and portable cranes in accordance with safety requirements.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives and participate in problem-solving efforts.

• Maintain a clean, safe work environment by complying with OSHA regulations and company safety standards.

• Promote a culture of health and safety by identifying and reporting safety, quality, or operational concerns.

• Perform additional duties as assigned to support maintenance and operational needs.

Who You Are

• 5+ years of experience in a heavy manufacturing environment, preferably in a maintenance role.

• Proficiency with hand and power tools, precision measuring devices, and technical drawings.

• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude, including familiarity with electrical systems and PLCs.

• Effective communication skills in English with the ability to perform basic math calculations.

• Demonstrated troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced, safety-focused environment.

• Ability to pass job-related testing, an employment physical, and a drug screening.

• Strong teamwork skills with a willingness to collaborate and contribute to team success.

Physical Abilities

• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds regularly.

• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods during the shift.

• Ability to bend, twist, stoop, kneel, crawl, sit, and reach as required to perform job duties.

• Ability to meet additional physical demands associated with a manufacturing maintenance environment.

What You’ll Get

Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low-cost, high-quality medical and dental benefits. In addition, employees enjoy a tuition assistance program, bonus opportunities, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, loyalty awards, and 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: $30.00–$48.00 USD

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.

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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.