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Wire Mill Operations - Machine Operator

Wire Mill Operations - Machine Operator

Liberty Steel & WirePeoria, IL, USA
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Machine Operator - Wire Mill Operations

Location : Bartonville / Peoria, IL

🏭 Department : Wire Mill Production Team

💰 Hourly Wage : $19.65 base + $4-$7 / hour incentive pay after training

💼 Shift Options : 1st, 2nd (+$0.35 / hr), or 3rd shift (+$0.50 / hr) | Overtime and weekend / holiday availability required

Join Our Team as a Machine Operator!

Are you mechanically inclined with a strong work ethic and ready to grow your career in a hands-on industrial environment? At Liberty Steel & Wire , we're looking for motivated individuals to join our Wire Mill team and train to become full-fledged Machine Operators-helping produce iconic Red Brand products like barb wire, fencing, and galvanized wire.

This is your opportunity to become part of the Independent Steel Workers' Alliance (ISWA) and contribute to a legacy of quality and strength in American steel manufacturing.

What You'll Do :

✅ Operate production machines in the Wire Mill to manufacture Red Brand wire products

✅ Follow detailed work instructions, safety protocols, and operating procedures

✅ Perform visual inspections and report any hazards or irregularities

✅ Drive forklifts to move materials (certification preferred)

✅ Support and mentor new team members through training and collaboration

✅ Work outdoors and in varying environmental conditions

✅ Contribute to a positive, team-first work culture

What We're Looking For :

🔹 Experience :

  • Heavy industrial experience preferred
  • Forklift driving preferred (certification a plus)
  • Gantry crane experience a bonus

🔹 Education :

  • High school diploma or GED or ability to pass basic reading and math assessment

    • 🔹 Skills & Traits :

  • Strong mechanical aptitude
  • Eagerness to learn and take on new challenges
  • Positive attitude and team-oriented mindset
  • Ability to work any shift, weekends, and holidays as needed
  • Commitment to safety, accuracy, and reliability

    • Why Join Us?

    At Liberty Steel & Wire, we don't just make steel-we build careers.

    💙 Comprehensive Benefits Package

  • Medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • Voluntary life, accident, and critical illness coverage
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Uniforms provided

    • 📈 Retirement Plans

  • 401(k) with company match

    • 🚀 Career Growth

  • In-house training & professional development
  • Advancement opportunities in a union-supported environment

    • 💰 Bonus & Incentives

  • $4-$7 / hr incentive pay after training
  • Shift premiums
  • Holiday pay & overtime opportunities

    • Ready to Start Your Career in Steel?

    📩 Apply today! After submitting your application, you'll receive a skills assessment that must be completed before interview consideration.

    🛠️ Help us shape the future of fencing- the legacy is in your hands.

    📢 Liberty Steel & Wire is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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    Machine Operator • Peoria, IL, USA