Wire Mill Operations - Machine Operator

Job Description

Job Description

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.