Top 100 Steel mill Jobs in Chicago Il

Production Planner
Green Lake Tube, LLC —Gary, IN
- $50,000 - $60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- ERP systems
- Mid-level
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Journeyman Millwright
Alsip MiniMill, LLC —Alsip, IL
- $35.95 - $48.54 an hour
- Overtime
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- 5 years
- Forklift
- Profit sharing
- Disability insurance
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Electrical Crane Technician
Flatiron Crane Operating Company, LLC —Chicago, IL
- $35 - $45 an hour
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Outside Sales
ZSG —Chicago, IL
- Mid-level
- Business development experience
- Travel
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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CNC Machinist
Brad Foote Gear Works Inc. —Cicero, IL
- $20.32 - $31.64 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- In-person
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Operator
Atlas Tube (Chicago), LLC —Chicago, IL
- $29.43 an hour
- Full-time
- Basic math
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Welding
- Profit sharing
- Paid holidays
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Production Material Handler
Atlas Tube (Chicago), LLC —Chicago, IL
- $26.65 an hour
- Full-time
- Inventory management
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Basic math
- Profit sharing
- Paid holidays
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Floater Operator
Atlas Tube (Chicago), LLC —Chicago, IL
- $27.40 an hour
- Full-time
- Basic math
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Profit sharing
- Paid holidays
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Small Mill Cutoff Operator - 3rd Shift - $29.89/hour plus $1.00/hour shift differential
Allied Tube and Conduit Corporation —Harvey, IL
- $29.89 an hour
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- 3 years
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Machinist Trainee
A Finkl & Sons Co —Chicago, IL
- $20 an hour
- English
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Profit sharing
- Paid holidays
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Armature Winder
United States Steel Corporation —Gary, IN
- 8 hour shift
- High school diploma or GED
- Welding
- Ability to lift 25 pounds
Refractory Installation Laborer - Entry Level
Minerals Technologies —Gary, IN
- Overtime
- Customer service
- English
- High school diploma or GED
Shift Supervisor
Phoenix Global —East Chicago, IN
- $72,000 - $75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Ability to climb stairs
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Machine Operator
Alliance Steel Corp. —Gary, IN
- $18 - $25 an hour
- Full-time
- Forklift
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Programmable logic controllers
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Large Mill Cutoff Operator - 3rd Shift - $29.89/hour plus $1.00/hour shift differential
Allied Tube and Conduit Corporation —Harvey, IL
- $29.89 an hour
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- 3 years
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Certified Pipefitter
D7 PNEUMATICS LLC —Chicago, IL
- $28 - $45 an hour
- Overtime
- Clean driving record
- Mid-level
- Assembly
- Opportunities for advancement
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Crane Operator - 3rd Shift - $25.95/hour plus $1.00/hour shift differential
Allied Tube and Conduit Corporation —Harvey, IL
- $25.95 an hour
- Overtime
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- Warehouse
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Crane Operator - 2nd Shift - $25.95/hour plus $1.00/hour shift differential
Allied Tube and Conduit Corporation —Harvey, IL
- $25.95 an hour
- Overtime
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- Warehouse
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Large Mill Welder - 2nd Shift - $29.89/hour plus $1.00/hour shift differential
Atkore —Harvey, IL
- $29.89 an hour
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- Manufacturing
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Software Engineer
TMS International LLC —Hammond, IN
- Full-time
- Computer Science
- System design
- Windows
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Production Planner

Green Lake Tube, LLC
Gary, IN

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Job Details

Full-time
$50,000 - $60,000 a year
7 days ago

Benefits

Health savings account
Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Opportunities for advancement
Life insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Operational analysis
Microsoft Excel
ERP systems
Manufacturing facility experience
Attention to detail

Full Job Description

Job Summary

This position plays a critical role in supporting daily tube mill operations through production scheduling, manufacturing coordination, inventory planning, operational reporting, and plant performance management. The ideal candidate will have experience in steel tubing, manufacturing operations, production planning, or industrial scheduling environments and understand the fast-paced demands of a steel tube manufacturing operation.

The successful candidate will work closely with mill operations, purchasing, sales, shipping, slitting, and management teams to ensure efficient production flow, accurate scheduling, material availability, and on-time customer deliveries while maximizing mill productivity, operational efficiency, and plant reliability.

Key Responsibilities

Production Planning & Scheduling

Develop and maintain daily and weekly tube mill production schedules
Coordinate production planning based on customer orders, inventory levels, raw material availability, and mill capacity
Optimize production schedules to maximize efficiency, minimize downtime, and improve throughput
Balance production priorities, changeovers, and lead times to support operational performance
Monitor production progress and adjust schedules as needed to address operational changes and customer requirements
Coordinate production schedules across tube mills, slitting operations, and secondary processing activities

Operations Coordination & Efficiency

Work closely with mill operations, maintenance, purchasing, shipping, and sales teams to support manufacturing reliability and efficiency
Monitor inventory levels and material flow to ensure production readiness
Coordinate with purchasing and slitting operations to ensure coil availability and proper material scheduling
Identify scheduling conflicts, bottlenecks, and operational inefficiencies and assist in implementing corrective actions
Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, scheduling accuracy, lead time reduction, and operational performance
Assist management in improving manufacturing utilization, labor efficiency, scrap reduction, and production reliability

KPI Management & Operational Reporting

Monitor, track, and report plant and production KPIs including throughput, downtime, schedule attainment, yield, scrap, labor utilization, and on-time delivery performance
Develop and maintain production dashboards, reports, and operational performance metrics
Analyze production data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for operational improvement
Assist management in establishing production goals and performance benchmarks
Support plant leadership with reporting related to operational efficiency, production output, inventory usage, and manufacturing performance
Help drive accountability and continuous improvement initiatives through KPI tracking and performance analysis

Reporting & Production Support

Maintain accurate production schedules, work orders, inventory reports, and manufacturing documentation
Generate reports related to production output, inventory usage, scheduling performance, and operational efficiency
Support communication between production, sales, purchasing, shipping, and management departments
Assist with forecasting, capacity planning, and long-term production scheduling activities
Support daily manufacturing operations and plant coordination as needed

Qualifications

3+ years of experience in production planning, manufacturing scheduling, operations coordination, or steel industry operations preferred
Experience in steel tubing, ERW tube mills, metals manufacturing, coil processing, or industrial manufacturing strongly preferred
Strong understanding of manufacturing scheduling, production flow, inventory management, and operational efficiency
Experience managing and reporting manufacturing KPIs and production performance metrics preferred
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and cross-functional coordination abilities
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, ERP systems, inventory systems, and production scheduling software
Advanced Excel and reporting experience preferred
High attention to detail with the ability to manage changing priorities effectively

Preferred Industry Background

Candidates with experience in the following industries are encouraged to apply:

Tube mills
ERW tubing manufacturing
Steel service centers
Coil processing and slitting operations
Industrial manufacturing
Metals distribution
Structural steel manufacturing

What We Offer

Competitive compensation based on experience
Performance bonus opportunities
Health insurance benefits
Paid holidays and vacation
Retirement plan opportunities
Stable manufacturing environment
Long-term career growth opportunities within the steel industry

About Green Lake Tube

Green Lake Tube manufactures high-quality ERW mechanical and structural steel tubing for customers throughout the United States. With decades of combined industry experience, our team is committed to delivering dependable service, quality manufacturing, competitive pricing, and on-time delivery to customers across multiple industrial markets.

To apply, please submit your resume and work history for consideration.

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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