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Steel Slitter Crew - 3rd Shift New
$20.51 per hour
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Slitter Operator / Slitter Crew
Granite City, Illinois | 3rd Shift
Experienced Slitter Operators and Slitter Crew — We Want You!
Granite City Processing (formerly Heidtman Steel) is growing, and we’re looking for experienced steel processing professionals to join our 3rd shift team.
If you already know your way around a slitter line, slitter setup, steel processing equipment, and the demands of a production environment, this is an opportunity to put your experience to work with a company that values skilled employees and offers competitive pay, bonuses, and outstanding benefits.
Competitive Pay + Incentives
Slitter Operator Starting Wage: $23.77/hr + bonuses and shift premium
Slitter Crew Starting Wage: $21.54/hr + bonuses and shift premium
- Monthly Production Incentive Bonus: 2025 average was 15.13% (Based on $23.77 per hour, that is an additional $3.59!)
- 3rd Shift Premium: +$1.00/hr
- Opportunities to increase your earnings through experience, performance, and production incentives
We’re Looking for People Who Know Slitting
Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience with:
- Slitter line operation
- Slitter setups and changeovers
- Steel processing
- Coil handling and material movement
- Operating overhead cranes
- Forklifts and other material handling equipment
- Reading production specifications and following quality requirements
- Working safely and efficiently in a fast-paced steel processing environment
If you’ve been part of a slitter crew before, you already understand the importance of precision, teamwork, quality, and keeping the line running. That experience is valuable here.
Why Granite City Processing?
We’re a family-owned company with more than 70 years in the steel industry, and we believe experienced employees are a key part of our success.
We offer a stable work environment where you can use your skills, earn competitive wages, and build a long-term career.
Outstanding Benefits
- Illinois Paid Time Off — prorated 40 hours during your first year, 40 hours annually thereafter
- Vacation after 1 year of service
- Medical, Dental, Vision & Prescription coverage
- 401(k) with 4% company match
- Flexible Spending Account
- Wellness programs
- Health club reimbursement
- Work boot reimbursement
- 10 paid holidays
- Short-term & long-term disability
- Life insurance
- And more!
Put Your Slitting Experience to Work
If you’re an experienced Slitter Operator or Slitter Crew member looking for a company where your skills are recognized and your hard work is rewarded, we want to hear from you.
Join Granite City Processing and bring your experience to a team that knows the value of skilled steel processing professionals.
Apply today!
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Job Type: Full-time
Requirements
You should be computer-literate to maintain the associated production documents. Experience driving a forklift, overhead crane, material handler, and steel handler experience is desired. This is a physically demanding job which requires standing, bending, twisting, stooping, and the ability to move up to 50 lbs.
Prior experience in machine operation and/or steel manufacturing experience is preferred for Slitter Opportunities
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Production Steel Handlers - 2nd & 3rd Shift New
$20.51 per hour
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STEEL HANDLERS – 2ND & 3RD SHIFT
Starting at $20.51/hr + Bonuses + Shift Premium
Granite City Processing | Granite City, Illinois
READY TO PUT YOUR SKILLS TO WORK?
Granite City Processing (formerly Heidtman Steel) is growing, and we're looking for hard-working, dependable Steel Handlers to join our 2nd shift team.
If you have experience operating forklifts, overhead cranes, or other material handling equipment, you already have valuable skills we're looking for. No steel industry experience? We’re willing to train the right person.
Join a company where your hard work matters, your skills can grow, and you can build a long-term career in the steel industry.
COMPETITIVE PAY + EXTRA EARNING POTENTIAL
Starting Wage: $20.51/hr
Plus:
- +$1.50/hr 2nd Shift Premium
- +$1.00/hr 3rd Shift Premium
- Monthly Production Incentive Bonus
- 2025 Bonus Average: 15.13%
- That's approximately $3.10/hr in additional earnings based on the $20.51 starting wage
Your skills + your performance = more earning potential.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Steel Handlers play an important role in keeping our production operation moving. You'll work with steel products and material handling equipment while helping ensure materials are moved safely, efficiently, and accurately.
You'll have the opportunity to work with:
- Forklifts
- Overhead cranes
- Material handling equipment
- Steel processing machinery
- Coils and steel products
- Production and shipping materials
Safety, teamwork, and attention to detail are critical to success in this role.
EXPERIENCE THAT STANDS OUT
We’re especially interested in candidates with experience operating:
- Forklifts
- Overhead cranes
- Material handling equipment
- Steel processing equipment
- Manufacturing or industrial machinery
Steel industry experience is a plus, but motivated candidates who are ready to learn are encouraged to apply.
WHY GRANITE CITY PROCESSING?
We're more than just a workplace.
As a family-owned company with more than 65 years of experience in the steel industry, we believe in treating our employees with respect and investing in their success.
When you join Granite City Processing, you're joining a team where people can learn, grow, and build a career—not just punch a clock.
GREAT BENEFITS FOR YOU & YOUR FAMILY
- Illinois Paid Time Off
- Vacation after 1 year of service
- Medical, Dental, Vision & Prescription coverage
- 401(k) with 4% company match
- Flexible Spending Account
- Wellness programs
- Health club reimbursement
- Work boot reimbursement
- 10 paid holidays
- Short-term & long-term disability
- Life insurance
- And more!
READY TO GET TO WORK?
If you're dependable, safety-minded, and ready for a stable job with competitive pay, bonuses, and great benefits, we want to hear from you.
Bring your experience. Learn new skills. Build your future with Granite City Processing.
APPLY TODAY!
EEO
Job Type: Full-time
Requirements
You should be computer-literate to maintain the associated production documents. Experience driving a forklift, overhead crane, material handler, and steel handler experience is desired. This is a physically demanding job which requires standing, bending, twisting, stooping, and the ability to move up to 50 lbs.
Prior experience in machine operation and/or steel manufacturing experience is preferred for Slitter Opportunities; prior experience operating steel slitter machines is a bonus.
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Apply for Industrial Maintenance Technician – 2nd Shift in Granite City, IL
Industrial Maintenance Technician – 2nd Shift
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Industrial Maintenance Technician – 2nd Shift
Granite City Processing (formerly Heidtman Steel) is growing, and we're looking for a skilled and dependable Industrial Maintenance Technician to join our team. If you have experience maintaining industrial electrical systems, troubleshooting PLCs, and supporting manufacturing equipment, this is an excellent opportunity to build a long-term career with a company that truly values its employees.
As a family-owned company with more than 70 years in the steel industry, Granite City Processing is committed to investing in our people. When you join our team, you're not just taking a job—you become part of a workplace where employees are respected, supported, and given opportunities to grow.
Why You'll Love Working Here
Competitive Pay & Bonuses
- Starting wage: $28.88 per hour or higher, depending on experience
- Production Incentive Bonus: The 2025 average payout was 15.13%, equating to approximately $4.37 per hour based on a $28.88 hourly wage
- Shift Premium: +$1.50/hour for 2nd shift
Outstanding Benefits
- Illinois Paid Time Off (prorated 40 hours during the first year, 40 hours annually thereafter)
- Vacation after one year of service
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage
- 401(k) with a 4% company match
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Wellness programs
- Health club reimbursement
- Work boot reimbursement
- 10 paid holidays
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Company-paid life insurance
- And more!
Requirements
Key Responsibilities
- Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair industrial electrical equipment and systems.
- Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on motors, electrical panels, circuits, and related equipment.
- Diagnose electrical faults using multimeters, insulation testers, thermal imaging equipment, and other diagnostic tools.
- Ensure all work complies with applicable electrical codes, company policies, and safety standards.
- Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain PLC systems and industrial automation equipment.
- Install, program, modify, and support PLC-controlled machinery.
- Interpret electrical diagrams, schematics, technical drawings, and equipment manuals.
- Work closely with engineering, production, and maintenance teams to improve equipment reliability and system performance.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to reduce downtime and increase operational efficiency.
- Maintain accurate documentation of inspections, repairs, preventive maintenance, and equipment history.
Required Qualifications
- Proven experience performing industrial electrical maintenance in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems, wiring practices, and electrical safety procedures.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, technical drawings, manuals, and wiring diagrams.
- Experience using electrical testing equipment, including multimeters, insulation resistance testers, and thermal imaging cameras.
- Demonstrated experience working with PLC systems
- Strong understanding of industrial automation and control systems.
- Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Diploma, technical certification, or associate degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, Automation, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience.
- Knowledge of energy efficiency initiatives and electrical optimization practices.
- Experience with variable frequency drives (VFDs), HMIs, servo systems, and industrial networking is a plus.
Join Our Team
If you're an experienced Industrial Maintenance Technician looking for a stable career with competitive pay, outstanding benefits, and opportunities for growth, we'd love to hear from you.
Join Granite City Processing and become part of a team that values safety, teamwork, reliability, and long-term success.
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Investing in You, Every Step of the Way
At Heidtman, we believe our team deserves the best, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and success. This includes competitive compensation, robust health coverage, retirement plans, and opportunities for personal growth—all aimed at helping you thrive both on and off the job. Discover the advantages of being part of our team.
Benefits Include
Medical/Prescription Coverage
Vision Coverage
Dental Coverage
Health & Wellness Reimbursements
Company Provided Short Term Disability
Company Provided Long Term Disability
Company Provided Life Insurance
Company Provided AD&D Insurance
Paid Vacation Time
Paid Personal Time
Monthly Incentive Program
Aflac Supplemental Coverage
Work Boot & Safety Glasses Reimbursement
401k Company Match Provided
Employee Assistance Program
10 Paid Holidays Annually
And Much More!
Stronger Together: The 1HS Team
At Heidtman Steel, our “One Heidtman Team” philosophy is the foundation of our culture, where every employee’s unique strengths contribute to our shared success. Safety, continuous improvement, integrity, and self-development aren’t just values—they’re the core principles that guide how we operate every day. Together, we build a secure, innovative, and world-class organization that delivers excellence at every turn.
- Safety: Maintaining a secure and safe workplace is of the utmost importance. By providing ongoing safety training and enforcing rigorous security protocols, the organization empowers every employee to play a critical role in fostering a secure work environment.
- Continuous Improvement: Continuous innovation is the driving force behind our progress. By challenging industry norms, enhancing our processes, and investing in cutting-edge solutions, we are able to maintain our position as a leader in the field.
- Integrity and Honesty: We are committed to the highest standards of honesty and integrity in all our interactions. This unwavering commitment fosters trust among our team and strengthens our relationships with customers, vendors, and the community.
- Self-Development: Our employees are our most valuable resource. We are committed to supporting their professional development and skill-building, empowering them to reach their full potential.
Join our collaborative, mission-driven team and contribute to an organization committed to exceptional performance!